Applications open for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2024-25.

ISLAMABAD: The applications for the British Council administered Scotland Pakistan Scholarship for Young Women and Girls are now open.

This scholarship funds Bachelor’s and Master’s/MPhil studies for Pakistani women in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan.

Funded by the Scottish Government, these grants aim to make higher education more accessible to women, supporting them in achieving their potential and ambition.

British Council administers the scheme in Pakistan and coordinates with selected scholars and universities either directly or through nominated university focal persons.

The Deputy Director British Council Pakistan, Maarya Rehman said: ‘The Scottish Scholarship Scheme is a vital part of our work in supporting the educational aspirations of young women and girls in Pakistan. We are supporting them to gain the skills, confidence, and connections that will help to transform their lives and shape a better and more prosperous Pakistan.’

The scholarship will cover a two-year master’s/MPhil or four-year bachelor’s degree at an HEC-recognised Pakistani university in one of the following subject areas only:
• Education
• Sustainable Energy
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Health Sciences
• STEM (Masters only)

These scholarships are open to female applicants only.
In addition, applicants must:
• Be Pakistani nationals currently residing in Pakistan
• Be pursuing a two-year master’s or four years bachelor’s degree in the above listed subject areas
• Hold a confirmed admission offer from an HEC recognised university in Pakistan
• Young women with disabilities, from rural areas and/or minority groups are encouraged to apply.
The last date to submit the application is 30 September 2024
To apply students can visit https://bit.ly/scopk2024 and fill in the online form and application.

About the Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland and has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport, and taxation.
While important aspects of foreign policy (for example immigration) are reserved to the UK Government, the Scottish Government’s responsibilities also include enhancing Scotland’s international relationships, and promoting Scotland’s ambition to be a good global citizen.
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About the British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people. For more information visit https://www.britishcouncil.pk/