Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026: Fully Funded Bachelor's and Master's Study in Pakistan

 

Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls

Applications are open for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026, a fully funded higher education opportunity for Pakistani women pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees at HEC-recognised universities in Pakistan. Funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the British Council Pakistan, this scholarship removes financial, geographical and social barriers to education. Eligible candidates can receive tuition fees, university hostel costs, home-to-university travel twice per year, and research support for master's students. The programme covers six priority subject areas: Education, Sustainable Energy, Food Security and Agriculture, Health Sciences, STEM and Climate. Women with disabilities, women from rural areas and minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be female Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan with a confirmed admission offer.

Overview

Criteria	Details
Programme	Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026
Funded by	Scottish Government
Administered by	British Council Pakistan
Study Location	Pakistan (HEC-recognised universities)
Study Levels	4-year Bachelor's / up to 2-year Master's-MPhil
Eligibility	Female Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan
Financial Coverage	Fully funded
Application Deadline	15 September 2026 (extended)

About the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships 2026

The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls is a higher education funding initiative designed to support Pakistani women pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate education across Pakistan. Funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the British Council in Pakistan, the programme aims to make quality higher education more accessible to women who face financial, geographical, social or accessibility-related barriers.

While university education opens doors to professional development, economic participation and leadership, the costs involved often prevent talented students from completing their studies. This scholarship addresses those barriers by providing financial support to eligible female students in fields critical to Pakistan's social, economic and sustainable development.

The British Council coordinates with successful scholars and their universities, either directly or through nominated university focal persons.

Levels of Study Supported

Level	Duration	Requirement
Bachelor's Degree	4 years	HEC-recognised university, eligible subject area
Master's / MPhil	Up to 2 years	HEC-recognised university, eligible subject area

Both undergraduate and postgraduate female students may apply, provided their programme falls within one of the scholarship's designated priority subjects.

Financial Benefits

The scholarship provides comprehensive support that goes beyond tuition alone:

Benefit	Details
Tuition Fees	Covered for courses in eligible subject areas
University Hostel Costs	Supported where applicable
Home-to-University Travel	Twice per year for students in on-campus hostels
Research Support	For master's students: access to labs, equipment and tools

This multi-layered support is particularly valuable for students relocating from rural or geographically distant communities to attend university.

Eligible Subject Areas

The scholarship is available only for these six priority fields:

Subject Area	Focus
Education	Developing skilled educators and learning outcomes
Sustainable Energy	Renewable and sustainable energy systems
Food Security & Agriculture	Food production, rural livelihoods, food systems
Health Sciences	Healthcare capacity, research and services
STEM	Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Climate	Climate resilience and sustainable development

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

•  Be female
•  Be a Pakistani national
•  Be currently residing in Pakistan
•  Be pursuing an eligible 4-year bachelor's or 2-year master's degree
•  Be studying within one of the approved subject areas
• Hold a confirmed admission offer from an HEC-recognised university in Pakistan

Underrepresented Communities Encouraged

The programme places special emphasis on widening access and strongly encourages applications from:

• Young women with disabilities
• Women from rural areas
• Women from minority groups

Is This a Scholarship to Study in Scotland?

No. Despite being funded by the Scottish Government, this scholarship supports eligible students studying at HEC-recognised universities within Pakistan — not in Scotland. The financial support is intended to improve access to higher education for Pakistani women studying at home.

For those specifically interested in studying in Scotland, other opportunities exist. For example, the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh offers fully funded study opportunities in Scotland for international students, including comprehensive support for tuition and living expenses.

How to Apply

There are separate application links for bachelor's and master's candidates. Use the form matching your level of study.

Resource	URL
Bachelor's Application	research.net/r/WZQB3D5
Master's Application	research.net/r/ZC8YPKJ
Official Information	British Council Pakistan