Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025

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Overview of the 2025 Scotland–Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women & Girls

What’s Covered

This scholarship supports Pakistani women pursuing higher education at HEC-recognized universities in Pakistan, providing:

Tuition fees for eligible programs
Hostel costs (where applicable)
Travel support: two round trips per year between home and university for students residing in campus hostels
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Eligible Programs

You can apply for:

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) — 4-year degree
Postgraduate (Master’s / MPhil) — up to 2 years
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Eligible Fields of Study

The scholarship covers:

Education
Sustainable Energy
Food Security and Agriculture
Health Sciences
STEM (only for Master’s/MPhil level)
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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be female Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan
Have a confirmed admission offer from an HEC-recognized Pakistani university in one of the eligible fields
Note: Young women with disabilities, from rural areas, and/or minority groups are especially encouraged to apply
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How to Apply

Bachelor’s track: Apply via the designated form linked on the British Council’s page (“Apply Now” to a Research.net form) https://www.britishcouncil.pk/scotland-pakistan-scholarships-young-women-and-girls
Master’s/MPhil track: A similar Research.net application link is provided separately
Detailed FAQs for both streams (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and general) are available for download on the page
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Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Target Group	Pakistani young women only
Study Levels	4-year Bachelor’s or up to 2-year Master’s/MPhil
Fields Covered	Education, Sustainable Energy, Food Security & Agriculture, Health Sciences, (STEM for Master’s only)
Support Offered	Tuition, hostel (if applicable), and biannual travel
Eligibility	Pakistani national, residing in Pakistan, confirmed admission offer, special consideration for women from marginalized groups
Application	Via Research.net form; download detailed FAQs from the site

Why It Matters

This funding opportunity aims to expand access to higher education for young women, especially those in disadvantaged situations, and addresses systemic barriers to their academic advancement in Pakistan. The inclusion of travel and living support makes it more accessible to students from rural or underserved areas.