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.

Deadline for applications is 30 September 2024

Young women with disabilities, from rural areas and/or minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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.

The 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.

Subject Areas

The scholarship will cover a four-year bachelor’s degree at an HEC-recognized Pakistani
university in one of the following subject areas only:
 Education
 Sustainable Energy
 Food Security and Agriculture
 Health Sciences
 STEM (only for Masters degree)

Eligibility Criteria

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