The British Council, in partnership with the Scottish Government, is currently 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 across Pakistan.
First launched in 2013, the scholarship programme aims to support women from financially disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their educational ambitions. To date, the programme has supported more than 25,000 students across Pakistan.
James Hampson, Country Director, British Council Pakistan, says, “Over the last decade more than 25,000 women and girls have gone to university or school thanks to the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship Scheme, which is making quality education more affordable and ambitions more achievable. We are proud of our partnership with the Scottish Government which continues to create life changing opportunities for young women to access higher education.”
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:
- Tuition fees for bachelor’s or master’s courses in eligible fields
- University hostel costs, where applicable
- Travel between home and university twice a year for students residing in on-campus hostels
- Funds for research work to access quality labs, equipment and tools within the chosen course of study (master’s only)
For postgraduate applicants, the scholarship is available for two-year Master’s/MPhil programmes, while undergraduate applicants can apply for support towards four-year bachelor’s degrees in eligible subject areas.
Applicants must be Pakistani nationals currently 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.
Applications can be submitted online through the British Council. Further information on eligibility criteria, the application process and frequently asked questions are available at the following link:
https://www.britishcouncil.pk/scotland-pakistan-scholarships-young-women-and-girls
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