About this scholarship
This scholarship program is a key component of the broader ASEAN-UK SAGE Program, demonstrating a shared commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment across the ASEAN region and Timor-Leste. This scholarship is One-year, fully funded Master's degree program at either the University of Warwick or Imperial College London.
Eligibility
- Be or identify as a woman
- Be a passport holder and permanent resident of ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste.
- Be available to commence your studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2024
- Have completed your degree or have all components of your degree that at the time of submitting the application for the scholarship.
- Demonstrate case for financial support/socio-economic need.
- Not be in receipt of financial support of funding towards your study program in the UK from any other source and not be able to privately fund your UK studies.
- Declare any periods of study undertaken outside of your home country and explain how this was funded.
- Have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK. Distance learning at a UK university or study at a UK branch campus in another country will be considered as studying in the UK.
- Meet the English Language requirements of the course to which you have applied to study.
- Be motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course.
- Be active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area.
- Be willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity building and socioeconomic advancement of your home country through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education.
- Agree to return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended.
- Agree to maintain contact with the University of Warwick, British Council and ASEAN-UK SAGE (Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education) and act as an ambassador for the UK. You are required to engage with activities as part of an ASEAN – UK SAGE: Women in STEM alumna during and after your studies.
- Demonstrate a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country.
- Agree to your personal data being shared with the British Council and ASEAN - UK SAGE members for the purposes of assessment and promotional activity, as a condition of applying for the scholarship.
* ASEAN comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Timor - Leste and Vietnam
Scholarship Benefit
- Full tuition fees for an eligible one-year Master's degree program at either the University of Warwick or Imperial College London
- A monthly stipend to support with living expenses for up to 12 months
- Return flights to the UK in economy class from the awardee’s home country
- Transfers between the UK airport and campus
- An excess baggage allowances
- An IELTS test
- Immigration costs and National Health Service surcharge
Requirement document
- Personal Details and Course Information
- Education and Professional Background
- Financial/Socio-economic Information
- Motivation, Interests and Personal Development
Application Period
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is 11.59pm (UK local time) on Friday, 5th April 2024.
How to apply
You may apply this scholarship online by visiting the official website and complete and submit application form.
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