The OPP Graduate Scholarships program for 2024 presents an invaluable opportunity for Pakistani nationals and British Pakistanis aspiring to pursue graduate studies at the prestigious University of Oxford. This initiative not only aims to support academic pursuits but also to foster significant contributions to Pakistan’s development.
Scholarship Overview
OPP Graduate Scholarships are designed to assist students enrolled in one-year taught master’s courses at Oxford, excluding MBA programs. The program is flexible, extending support to longer courses such as M.Phil and D.Phil under certain conditions. While the scholarships primarily cover tuition, exceptional cases may also receive aid for travel expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the OPP Graduate Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan or British Pakistanis.
- Have received an admission offer from eligible graduate courses at the University of Oxford.
- Be ready to change their college affiliation to Lady Margaret Hall if awarded the scholarship.
The selection process emphasizes both academic excellence and financial need. Special consideration is given to female applicants, those from specific regions, and candidates for whom studying at Oxford could be transformative.
Selection Process
Candidates must apply through an online portal for OPP Scholarship 2024 that opens in the first week of April 2024, with a deadline set for 28 April 2024. Following an initial review, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview. Decisions are announced by the end of May 2024, and individual feedback on applications is not provided due to the high volume of entries.