British Council Pakistan Offers Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025–26

The British Council Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025–26 is a fully funded initiative by the Scottish Government and administered by the British Council Pakistan. It is designed to empower Pakistani women by providing them access to higher education in Pakistan, enabling them to pursue undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and postgraduate (Master’s/MPhil) degrees in priority development fields.

This scholarship is targeted at high-achieving women who demonstrate academic merit and financial need, aiming to promote gender equality and leadership development in Pakistan.

Scholarship Overview

• Administered by: British Council Pakistan
• Funded by: Scottish Government
• Eligible Study Levels: Bachelor’s (4-year) and Master’s/MPhil (2-year)
• Location: Pakistani universities recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
• Language Requirement: No IELTS or other English proficiency test is required

Fields of Study

Master’s/MPhil:

• Education (e.g., Master’s in Education, Education Leadership, TESOL, TEFL, MEd)
• Sustainable Energy
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Health Sciences (Nutrition, Public Health, Biochemistry, etc.; medical degrees excluded)
• STEM Engineering (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics; e.g., Biotechnology, Biosciences, Environmental Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics)
• Climate Change

Bachelor’s:

• Education
• Sustainable Energy
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Health Sciences (Medical degrees excluded)
• Climate Change

Note: Social sciences such as economics, business studies, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and history are not eligible under this scholarship.

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship provides comprehensive support to selected candidates:

• Full tuition fees for the current and upcoming semesters of the program
• University hostel costs (if applicable)
• Travel allowances between home and university twice a year for on-campus students

Note: The scholarship does not reimburse tuition for previous semesters, personal expenses, or books.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be female and a Pakistani national residing in Pakistan
2. Be admitted to or currently enrolled in a HEC-recognized Pakistani university
3. Pursue a program that:
   • Bachelor’s: maximum 4 years
   • Master’s/MPhil: maximum 2 years
4. Demonstrate academic merit and financial need

Additional Notes:

• GRE is not required
• IELTS or other English language tests are not required
• There is no age limit

How to Apply

1. Select the Correct Application Form:
   Choose the appropriate application form based on your program level:
   • Bachelor’s 2025: Apply Now: Bachelor’s Application Form
     For more information, download the document titled:
     Scotland Pakistan Scholarship FAQs and Bachelors 2025
     
   • Master’s/MPhil 2025: Apply Now: Master’s/MPhil Application Form
     For more information, download the document titled:
     Scotland Pakistan Scholarship FAQs and Masters 2025
     
2. Prepare Required Documents:
   Ensure you have the following documents ready:
   • CNIC/Form B (Applicant and Parent/Guardian)
   • Salary slips or proof of employment for Parent/Guardian (informal sector estimates accepted)
   • Academic transcripts and certificates
   • Proof of admission/confirmation letter from an HEC-recognized university
   • Tuition fee schedule (and hostel fee schedule if applicable)
   • Disability certificate or medical proof (if applicable)
     
3. Submit the Application:
   Complete the relevant application form and attach all supporting documents before 31 August 2025.

For more detailed information and to download the general FAQs, visit the official British Council page:
🔗 Scotland Pakistan Scholarships – British Council

Application Review and Selection Process

• Applications are shortlisted based on academic merit and financial need.
• Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
• The British Council Pakistan makes final scholarship awards in consultation with the Scottish Government.

Tentative Timeline:

• Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
• Shortlisting: End of September/early October 2025
• Interviews: Mid-October to early November 2025
• Scholarship Awarded: End of November to early December 2025

Note: Only successful candidates will be informed. If you do not hear back by early October, your application was likely not shortlisted.

Proof of Admission

• Must have a valid admission letter from an HEC-recognized university or proof of current enrollment.
• Conditional offers may be issued if university admissions open after the scholarship deadline.

FAQs (Key Points)

1. GRE Required? – No
2. IELTS Required? – No
3. Eligibility for International Universities? – No, scholarship is only for Pakistani universities
4. Subjects Covered: As listed in the Fields of Study section above
5. Scholarship Coverage: Tuition, hostel, and travel for on-campus students
6. Application Tracking: No live tracking; updates provided post shortlisting

Why Apply

The British Council Scotland Pakistan Scholarship empowers young women to pursue high-quality higher education without financial constraints, gain leadership skills, and contribute to Pakistan’s socio-economic development.

By covering tuition, accommodation, and travel, this scholarship removes barriers to education and helps talented women achieve their academic and professional goals.