Deadline: September 15, 2026
Applications are open for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026. The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls funds graduate studies for Pakistani women in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan. Funded by the Scottish Government, these grants aim to make higher education more accessible to women, supporting them in achieving their potential and ambition.
British Council will administer the scheme in Pakistan and coordinate with selected scholars and universities either directly or through nominated university focal persons.
The Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme Scotland Pakistan Scholarship for Young Women and Girls is available for candidates pursuing either:
- Undergraduate level for a four-year’s bachelor’s degree in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan
- Master’s levels degree with a maximum two-year master’s/MPhil degree in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan.
Subject Areas
The scholarship will cover a four-year bachelor’s or two-years master’s degree at an HEC-recognised Pakistani university in one of the following subject areas only:
- Education
- Sustainable Energy
- Food Security and Agriculture
- Health Sciences
- STEM
- Climate
Award
Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls Scheme will facilitate award-holders with the following:
- Tuition fees for courses in eligible fields
- University hostel costs (where applicable)
- Travel to and from home to university two times a year for students staying in on-campus hostels
- Funds for research work to access quality labs, equipment, and tools within the chosen course of study (for master’s only)
Eligibility
These scholarships are open to female applicants only.
In addition, applicants must:
- Be Pakistani nationals currently residing in Pakistan;
- Be pursuing a two year master’s degree or four years bachelors degree in the above listed subject areas;
- Hold a confirmed admission offer from an HEC recognised university in Pakistan.
Young women with disabilities, from rural areas and/or minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Application
For more information, visit Scotland Pakistan Scholarships.
