The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025 is now accepting applications, offering a powerful opportunity for Pakistani women to pursue graduate and undergraduate studies at HEC-recognized universities across Pakistan. Funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the British Council Pakistan, the program is designed to make higher education more accessible, especially for women from rural areas, minority communities, and those with disabilities.
Funding Package
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees for eligible courses
- University hostel costs (where applicable)
- Travel allowance: Two return trips per academic year between home and university for students residing in on-campus hostels
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must be admitted to a four-year bachelor’s degree or a two-year master’s/MPhil degree in one of the following subject areas:
- Sustainable Energy
- Education
- Food Security and Agriculture
- STEM (for Master’s level only)
- Health Sciences
- Climate.
Scotland Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be female and Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan
- Hold a confirmed admission offer from an HEC-recognized university in one of the listed subject areas
- Be enrolled in a two-year master’s or four-year bachelor’s program
Young women with disabilities, from rural backgrounds, or minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply: https://www.britishcouncil.pk/scotland-pakistan-scholarships-young-women-and-girls
Application Timeline
Applications for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025 are now open. The program will be administered by the British Council, which will coordinate directly with selected scholars or through designated university focal persons. Candidates should ensure they have secured admission to an eligible program before applying.