Scotland-Pakistan scholarships 2026-27 open for Pakistani women

Applications for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026-27 have opened, offering Pakistani women and girls an opportunity to pursue higher education with financial support from the Scottish Government and the British Council Pakistan.

The scholarship programme is aimed at supporting eligible female students seeking admission to four-year bachelor’s degree programmes or Master’s/MPhil programmes of up to two years at HEC recognised universities across Pakistan.

The initiative seeks to improve access to higher education for Pakistani women and girls and support them in pursuing academic and professional opportunities.

Eligible candidates can review the complete eligibility criteria, application process and other details on the British Council Pakistan website.

For applications and complete details:
British Council Pakistan — Scotland Pakistan Scholarships

Earlier, the Government of Pakistan launched a new programme with the United Nations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that can help to create better job opportunities.

The programme will support 20,000 people who are working in the health and care sector. This programme will help them improve their skills, find better jobs and access social protection.

Phases of the programme

The first phase of the programme will run from July 2026 to July 2027. During this period, the focus will be on improving the skills of 20,000 health and care workers.

What will the programme focus on?

The programme will not only focus on creating jobs. It will also provide training and help workers improve their professional skills.

The programme will focus on:

Improving professional and technical skills
Providing better and decent job opportunities
Improving health and safety at workplaces
Giving workers better access to social protection
Supporting formal and legal employment
Promoting equal opportunities for women