The Scottish Government is providing scholarship opportunities for young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to study at Masters Level in Pakistani Universities and is delighted to be supporting this scheme which is helping women in Pakistan achieve their potential and ambitions, helping to build a secure future for themselves and their families.
Award Information:
Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme will facilitate award-holders with the following incentives:
- Tuition fee for Masters’ courses
- University hostel costs
- Subsistence to the award holder
- In case of a hostelite; travel to and from home to university three times a year
Subject areas:
The scholarship will cover a Master’s degree at any HEC-recognised university of Pakistan in one of the following subject areas:
- Sustainable Energy
- Food Security and Agriculture
- Education
- Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria:
The following criteria must be met to be considered eligible for the scholarship:
- Only female applicants can apply
- Applicant should be a Pakistani national, currently residing in Pakistan
- Undertaking a one or two-year Masters’ programme only
- Applicant should hold a confirmed offer from a HEC-recognised university in Pakistan
How to Apply?
Candidates can apply onlin through online application form or application forms can also be downloaded and completed applications should be sent via courier to the British Council Islamabad office.
For more information, visit this link.
