3The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026 provide financial support to Pakistani women pursuing undergraduate or master’s/MPhil studies at HEC-recognised universities across Pakistan. Funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the British Council in Pakistan, the programme aims to make higher education more accessible to women and support them in achieving their academic and professional ambitions. 

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

Benefits

Tuition Fees: Financial support towards tuition fees for eligible programmes.

University Hostel Costs: Hostel expenses may be covered where applicable.

Travel Support: Students living in on-campus university hostels can receive support for travel between their home and university twice a year.

Research Support: Master’s students may receive funding for research work, including access to quality laboratories, equipment, and tools.

The scholarship supports study at HEC-recognised universities across Pakistan rather than international universities. (British Council)

Study Levels

The Scotland Pakistan Scholarship is available for:

Bachelor’s: Four-year undergraduate degree programmes.

Master’s/MPhil: Up to two-year master’s/MPhil degree programmes.

Eligible Subject Areas

The scholarship is available only for programmes in the following fields:

Education

Sustainable Energy

Food Security and Agriculture

Health Sciences

STEM

Climate

Applicants should carefully check the programme-specific FAQs before applying, as certain disciplines may have additional restrictions. (British Council)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be female.

Be a Pakistani national currently residing in Pakistan.

Be pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree or a two-year master’s/MPhil degree in one of the eligible subject areas.

Have a confirmed admission offer from an HEC-recognised university in Pakistan.

Meet all additional requirements specified in the relevant 2026 scholarship FAQs.

Women with disabilities, from rural areas, and/or minority groups are encouraged to apply. (British Council)

Require documents

Applicants should be prepared to provide documents such as:

Proof of Pakistani nationality.

Proof of current residence in Pakistan.

University admission/offer letter confirming admission to an eligible programme.

Academic certificates and transcripts.

Details of the selected degree programme and university.

Any additional documents requested in the official scholarship application or relevant 2026 FAQs.

For master’s/MPhil applicants, the proof of admission should confirm the university, programme, department, and relevant study details. (British Council)

How to apply

First, secure admission to an HEC-recognised university in Pakistan in an eligible field and degree programme.

Review the official Scotland Pakistan Scholarship General, Bachelor’s, and Master’s/MPhil FAQs.

Complete the scholarship application according to the instructions provided by the British Council.

Upload the required information and supporting documents.

Submit the application before the official closing date.

The British Council administers the programme and coordinates with selected scholars and universities directly or through nominated university focal persons. 

Important Note

This scholarship is intended for study within Pakistan. It does not fund bachelor’s or master’s/MPhil studies at universities outside Pakistan. 

The programme has supported thousands of women and girls in Pakistan since its launch in 2013, including students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. 

Deadline

 31 August 2026