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
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Covers: Full tuition, monthly living stipend, return airfare, visa & arrival all...
Deadline: November (annual)
GREAT Scholarships
British Council + UK universities
Covers: A £10,000 tuition-fee reduction for one year of study
Deadline: Varies by university
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship
USIEF / US Government
Covers: Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and health insurance
Deadline: May–July (annual)
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Government of Canada
Covers: C$50,000 per year for up to 3 years (living + research)
Deadline: November (via university)
Australia Awards Scholarship
Australian Government
Covers: Full tuition, return airfare, living allowance, health cover and establi...
Deadline: April–June
Government of Ireland Scholarship
Government of Ireland (HEA)
Covers: €10,000 living stipend plus a full tuition-fee waiver for one year
Deadline: March (annual)
DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service
Covers: Monthly living stipend, travel, health insurance and study/research allo...
Deadline: Varies (often Oct)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Union
Covers: Tuition, monthly allowance, travel and installation costs across 2+ coun...
Deadline: Oct–Jan (by program)
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