The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls is a prestigious program funded by the Scottish Government, aimed at making higher education more accessible to Pakistani women. This scholarship empowers women to pursue their ambitions by providing financial support for graduate studies at any HEC-recognized university across Pakistan.
Target Group
The program particularly encourages young women with disabilities, those from rural areas, and minority groups to apply. The British Council administers the scheme in Pakistan, coordinating with scholars and universities either directly or through designated university focal persons.
Eligibility and Levels of Study
The scholarship is open to female Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan, who are pursuing:
- 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.
Deadline for submission: 20th September, 2024
Subject Areas Covered The scholarship supports studies in the following fields at the undergraduate level:
- Education
- Sustainable Energy
- Food Security and Agriculture
- Health Sciences
For master’s degrees, the scholarship is available in:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Scholarship Benefits Awardees of the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls will receive:
- 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
Application Requirements To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Pakistani nationals currently residing in Pakistan.
- Have a confirmed admission offer from an HEC-recognized university in one of the listed subject areas.
FAQs
Scotland Pakistan Scholarship FAQs-General 2024-25 (Microsoft Word 31KB)
Scotland Pakistan Scholarship FAQs-Bachelor’s , 2024-25 (Microsoft Word 23KB)
Scotland Pakistan Scholarship FAQs-MASTER’s 2024-25 (Microsoft Word 22KB)
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This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for young Pakistani women to advance their education and contribute to their communities and the nation.