Applications Currently Open for Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026–27

For context, the British Council, in partnership with the Scottish Administration, is at present inviting applications for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship Scheme for Young Women and Girls 2026-27, continuing its commitment to expanding access to higher education for women throughout Pakistan.

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• First introduced in 2013, the scholarship programme seeks to backing women from financially disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their educational ambitions.
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• Applicants must be Pakistani nationals at present residing in Pakistan, be pursuing an eligible degree at an HEC-recognised university and hold a confirmed admission offer.
• The scholarships are available to eligible female students pursuing bachelor's and master's programmes at HEC-recognised universities in Pakistan.

First introduced in 2013, the scholarship programme seeks to backing women from financially disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their educational ambitions. To date, the programme has backed more than 25, 000 students throughout Pakistan.

James Hampson, Country Director, British Council Pakistan, notes, "Over the last decade more than 25, 000 women and girls have gone to university or school thanks to the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship Scheme. It is making quality education more affordable and ambitions more achievable. We are proud of our partnership with the Scottish Administration which continues to create life changing opportunities for young women to access higher education."

For context, the scholarships are available to eligible female students pursuing bachelor's and master's programmes at HEC-recognised universities in Pakistan. The programme focuses on fields of study that are critical to Pakistan's future development, including: Education, Agriculture and Food Security, Sustainable Energy, Health Sciences, Climate Change, and STEM Engineering. STEM disciplines are eligible at both bachelor's and master's level. The scholarship supports award-holders with.

While undergraduate applicants can apply for backing towards four-year bachelor's degrees in eligible subject areas, for postgraduate applicants, the scholarship is available for two-year Master's/MPhil programmes.

Applicants must be Pakistani nationals at present residing in Pakistan, be pursuing an eligible degree at an HEC-recognised university and hold a confirmed admission offer. Minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit applications is 15 September 2026.

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Taken together, the developments around applications Currently Open for Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.