Pakistan Scottish Scholarships Scheme 2017-18

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.

Pakistan Scottish Scholarships Scheme 2017-18

British Council Pakistan will administer the scheme in Pakistan and directly coordinate with the selected scholars and universities.
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
Travel to and from home to university three times a year for students staying in on-campus hostels
SUBJECT AREAS

The scholarship will cover a Master’s degree at any HEC-recognised university of Pakistan in one of the following subject areas:

Education
Sustainable Energy
Food Security and Agriculture
Health Sciences
STEM Engineering

ELIGIBILITY:

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
Age limit is 35 years
Undertaking a one or two-year Masters’ programme only
Applicant must hold a confirmed offer from a HEC-recognised university in Pakistan
Young women from rural areas are encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY

APPLYING ONLINE

The online application form can be filled and submitted by clicking here.

APPLYING VIA COURIER

Application forms can also be downloaded from the DOWNLOADS section below.

Completed applications should be sent via courier to the British Council Islamabad office at the following address:

Pakistan Scottish Scholarships Scheme British Council PakistanPO Box 1135, Islamabad

DEADLINE

· Last date to submit the application is 10 September 2017.