Applications are now open for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026 to 2027. The program supports Pakistani women who want to continue higher education in Pakistan.
The scholarship is funded by the Scottish Government and managed in Pakistan by the British Council. It aims to assist women who need financial support for their studies.
The scholarship is available for bachelor’s, master’s and MPhil students. Applicants must study at an HEC-recognized university in Pakistan.
Bachelor’s students can apply for programs of up to four years. Master’s and MPhil students can apply for programs of up to two years.
Who Can Apply
Only Pakistani women who are living in Pakistan can apply. There is no age limit for applicants.
Students already studying in an eligible degree can also apply. The scholarship may cover their remaining semesters.
Women with disabilities and students from rural areas and minority communities are also encouraged to apply.
Eligible Subjects
The scholarship covers selected fields. These include Education, Sustainable Energy, Food Security and Agriculture, Health Sciences, STEM, and Climate Change.
Medical Sciences are not included under Health Sciences. Some social science subjects are also not covered under the program.
Selected students can receive support for university tuition fees. The scholarship may also cover university hostel costs.
Students living in university hostels may receive travel support between their home and university twice a year.
The selection process will consider academic performance and financial need. Eligible applicants may be shortlisted for the next stage.
How to Apply
Students whose university admission starts after the scholarship deadline may still apply. Their scholarship may remain conditional until they provide proof of admission.
Eligible students can apply online through the official British Council Pakistan scholarship system. Separate forms are available for bachelor’s and master’s or MPhil applicants.
The last date to apply is 31 August 2026. Students should complete their applications before the deadline.
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