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Subject: – British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM -reg.
Madam/Sir,
Shri S.K. Bhardwaj Section Officer MHRD, Shastri Bhavan New Delhi vide his e-mail dated 03.02.2021 has informed that British council has launched a scholarship programme British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM in partnership with UK universities aimed at benefiting women from South Asia
A range of programmes in STEM subjects are being offered by 8 UK Universities to women from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afganistan.
The scholarship is to study a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics STEM, by women who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. .
Interested applicants are expected to apply to the UK University directly in the programme of their choice by end of March 2021 for their course. The exact deadlines, course details, eligibility criteria and other details of the scholarships applicants are requested to visit the website and the website of the university applying to.
The information on the scholarships programme and application process is available at http:/www.britishcouncil.org/stude -work-abroad/in-uk/scholarship-women-stem
This may be brought to the notice of all eligible and interested women teachers working in KVs under your jurisdiction.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
Encl. As stated above
Copy to:- ·
1. Shri $.K.Bhardwaj -Section Officer MHRD, Shastri Bhavan New Deitii-110001 with reference to e-mail letter dated 03.02.2021.
2. The Deputy Commissioner(EDP) Cell with the request to upload this letter on KVS website.
Deputy Commissioner – H(Acad.)