A growing number of scholarships are dedicated to supporting women in higher education abroad — especially in fields like STEM, business and leadership where women have historically been under-represented. These awards help talented women break barriers and build global careers.
From women-specific grants to general scholarships that actively encourage female applicants, there are excellent funding options available. Vibedu helps women students find and win the awards they qualify for, with free, personalised guidance.
Funding Opportunities for Women
- Women-in-STEM and women-in-tech scholarships
- Women-in-business and MBA scholarships for female leaders
- University awards that prioritise gender diversity
- Government awards (e.g. SBI's concession for girl students on loans)
- Foundation and corporate scholarships for women
How Vibedu Supports Women Applicants
- Match you to women-friendly and women-specific awards
- Help you tell your story powerfully in essays
- Guide you on eligibility, documents and deadlines
- Connect funding with the right course and university
Example Scholarships for Women You Can Apply For
Fully Funded
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Full Cost
- Master's
-
United Kingdom - Full tuition, monthly living stipend, return airfare, visa & a...
- Deadline: November (annual)
Partial
GREAT Scholarships
British Council + UK universities
£10,000
- Postgraduate
- United Kingdom
- A £10,000 tuition-fee reduction for one year of study
- Deadline: Varies by university
Fully Funded
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship
USIEF / US Government
Full Cost
- Master's & Research
-
United States - Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and health insurance
- Deadline: May–July (annual)
Fully Funded
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Government of Canada
C$50,000/yr
- PhD
-
Canada - C$50,000 per year for up to 3 years (living + research)
- Deadline: November (via university)
Fully Funded
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australian Government
Full Cost
- Master's & PhD
-
Australia - Full tuition, return airfare, living allowance, health cover a...
- Deadline: April–June
Partial
Government of Ireland Scholarship
Government of Ireland (HEA)
€10,000 + Fee Waiver
- Postgraduate
-
Ireland - €10,000 living stipend plus a full tuition-fee waiver for one...
- Deadline: March (annual)
Fully Funded
DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service
Full Cost
- Master's & Research
-
Germany - Monthly living stipend, travel, health insurance and study/res...
- Deadline: Varies (often Oct)
Fully Funded
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Union
Full Cost
- Master's
-
Europe - Tuition, monthly allowance, travel and installation costs acro...
- Deadline: Oct–Jan (by program)
Scholarships for Women — FAQs
Yes. Many organisations and universities offer scholarships specifically for women, particularly in STEM, business and leadership. Vibedu helps you find the ones you qualify for.
Absolutely. Women can apply for all the scholarships listed on our site, and many awards actively encourage female applicants.
STEM, technology, business and leadership currently offer the most women-focused funding, as organisations work to improve gender balance.
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