Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025-2026 (No IELTS)
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 23
If you are a vibrant and ambitious Pakistani woman ready to pursue higher education in Pakistan, the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025 is your chance to turn aspirations into reality. Administered by the British Council in Pakistan and generously funded by the Scottish Government, this fully funded scheme aims to promote equitable access to higher education for female students—particularly those from rural areas, minority backgrounds, or living with disabilities. Young women across Pakistan are encouraged to apply for bachelor’s or master’s/MPhil programmes in select disciplines.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Across Pakistan (HEC-recognized universities)
Host Institution: Any public or private HEC-recognized university (varies by level)
Study Levels:
Undergraduate: 4-year bachelor’s degree
Master’s/MPhil: Up to 2-year postgraduate programme
Target Group: Pakistani women residing in Pakistan; applicants with disabilities, from rural or minority groups strongly encouraged
Fields of Study:
Undergraduate & Master’s: Education, Sustainable Energy, Food Security and Agriculture, Health Sciences (excluding medical sciences), Climate Change
Master’s/MPhil only: STEM Engineering
Value & Coverage:
Full tuition fees
University hostel costs (when applicable)
Biannual travel between home and university for on-campus students
Duration:
Undergraduate: up to 4 years
Master’s/MPhil: up to 2 years
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Start Date: Varies by university intake; conditional offers accepted if admission comes after deadline
Eligible To: Female Pakistani nationals, residing in Pakistan, with confirmed admission to an HEC-recognized university in one of the listed fields
⭐ Bachelor's Scholarships Overview
This component of the scholarship supports four-year bachelor’s degree programmes in Pakistan. It covers key fields like Education, Sustainable Energy, Food Security and Agriculture, Health Sciences, and Climate Change.
🎁 Benefits
Covers full tuition fees
Includes university hostel costs (if needed)
Provides travel support to and from home twice a year for hostel residents
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Must be a Pakistani woman living in Pakistan
Must have a confirmed admission letter to a four-year bachelor’s programme at an HEC-recognized university in one of the eligible fields
Preference for applicants with disabilities, from rural areas or minority communities
⭐ Master’s/MPhil Scholarship Overview
This part of the scheme supports master’s or MPhil programmes lasting up to two years. Students can apply in any of the fields listed earlier, including the additional STEM Engineering category.
🎁 Benefits
Full coverage of tuition fees
Hostel costs (if applicable)
Twice-yearly travel allowance for on-campus students
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Female Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan
Enrolled in or admitted to an HEC-recognized master’s or MPhil programme (max 2 years) in eligible fields
Students already in progress—even second-year cohorts—may apply
📘 Eligible Study Programmes
The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025 support higher education in select, high-impact fields that align with Pakistan’s sustainable development goals. Eligible programmes differ slightly for undergraduate and master’s/MPhil levels.
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s – 4 Years)
Applicants may pursue a degree in any of the following subject areas at an HEC-recognized university in Pakistan:
Education – including B.Ed., Education Leadership, TESOL, TEFL, and related specializations
Sustainable Energy – renewable energy systems, energy management, green technology
Food Security and Agriculture – crop science, agricultural technology, sustainable farming
Health Sciences (excluding medical sciences) – nutrition, public health, biochemistry, allied health fields
Climate Change – environmental science, climate policy, resource management
Master’s/MPhil (Up to 2 Years)
Postgraduate candidates can apply for studies in:
Education – M.Ed., Education Leadership, TESOL, TEFL, etc.
Sustainable Energy – renewable energy engineering, energy policy
Food Security and Agriculture – agribusiness, agricultural science, food technology
Health Sciences (excluding medical sciences) – public health, nutrition science, biochemistry, epidemiology
Climate Change – climate science, adaptation and mitigation studies, environmental management
STEM Engineering – including but not limited to:
Biotechnology
Applied Biosciences
Environmental Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Mathematics
📌 Note: Programmes in social sciences (e.g., economics, business, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history) are not eligible for this scholarship.
✅ Eligibility Criteria (All Levels)
Female national of Pakistan, residing in Pakistan
Hold (or will hold) admission in an eligible programme at an HEC-recognized university
Field of study must match one of the eligible areas
No age restrictions; applicable regardless of current enrollment status
Students with disabilities, or from underserved communities—rural or minority—are strongly encouraged to apply
📆 Application Timeline
Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2025
Conditional Offers: Applicants whose admission comes later may still receive offers, contingent on providing documentation later
Based on past cycles, selection phases usually include shortlisting by end-Sept/early October, interviews in October/November, and final awards announced by December. (Exact dates for 2025 not publicly confirmed.)
📝 Application Procedure
Visit the British Council’s official scholarship page and choose the appropriate form for your desired level (Bachelor’s or Master’s/MPhil).
Fill in personal, academic, and financial sections.
Attach scanned copies of:
Applicant’s CNIC/Form B
Parent or guardian’s CNIC/Form B
Proof of parent/guardian’s income (salary slip, pension, or equivalent)
Academic certificate/transcript of most recent degree
Admission offer letter (or evidence of conditional admission) from HEC-recognized university
Tuition and (if applicable) hostel fee schedule
Disability certificate or relevant medical documentation (if applicable)
Submit your application before 31 August 2025.
If admission documentation isn’t available by the deadline, indicate that; shortlisted candidates may still receive conditional offers
📂 Resources (Word)
🚀 Final Thoughts
The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2025 offer an exceptional opportunity for Pakistani women aiming to advance their education without financial hurdles. Whether you are starting your higher education journey or continuing toward postgraduate studies, this fully funded programme opens the door to academic and future career success. With a clear application process, inclusive eligibility, and robust support coverage, applying now could transform your future.