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The document provides information about the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship for women pursuing bachelor's degrees in Pakistan. It outlines the eligibility criteria, required documents, covered expenses, selection process, and answers frequently asked questions. Candidates must be Pakistani women enrolled in a bachelor's program in education, sustainable energy, food security/agriculture, or health sciences (excluding medicine) at an HEC-recognized public university in Pakistan. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel costs, and travel within Pakistan. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.

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The document provides information about the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship for women pursuing bachelor's degrees in Pakistan. It outlines the eligibility criteria, required documents, covered expenses, selection process, and answers frequently asked questions. Candidates must be Pakistani women enrolled in a bachelor's program in education, sustainable energy, food security/agriculture, or health sciences (excluding medicine) at an HEC-recognized public university in Pakistan. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel costs, and travel within Pakistan. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.

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Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls

Bachelors 2022-23

1. Am I eligible for the Pakistan Scotland Scholarship Scheme?


If you have completed your 12 years of education and are now looking to apply for a bachelor’s
program, this scholarship is for you. If you fulfil the following criteria, then you are eligible to apply for
the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship:
• You are a Pakistani woman, currently residing in Pakistan
• The bachelor’s degree you want to pursue is no longer than 4 years (i.e., the program you
are applying for can be no longer than 4 years. If the programme is longer than 4 years,
then you are not eligible for the scholarship)
• You have a confirmed offer/admission from an HEC recognized public university. (i.e., you
must have applied for a bachelor’s degree and received an offer from a university,
admitting you to a programme in their institution)
• You are enrolled in any of university in one of the following subject areas only:
Education, Sustainable Energy, Food Security and Agriculture or Health Sciences

2. What supporting documents do I need to provide along with the application form?
For a complete scholarship application, the following documents must be submitted along with a duly
filled out application form:
• Copy of CNIC/ Form B (Applicant)
• Copy of CNIC/ Form B (Parent/Guardian)
• Salary slips of Parent/Guardian (You may also choose to submit a pension slip or any proof
of parent’s/guardian’s employment status)
• Copy of certificate or result sheet of most recently completed educational degree
• Copy of letter of confirmation of admission from a university/college
• Copy of tuition fee schedule for the programme you are pursuing. (If you need to utilize
hostel facilities, please be sure to present a fee schedule for the hostel costs as well).

3. What subject areas is this scholarship being offered in?


The Scottish Scholarship is being offered to students pursuing a bachelor’s in any one of the following
fields:
• Education
• Sustainable Energy
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Health Sciences (Medical Sciences are not included)
This scholarship is currently not being offered to candidates pursuing bachelor’s in social sciences such
as economics, business studies, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history and so on.

4. What does this scholarship cover?


Scotland Pakistan Scholarship Scheme will facilitate award-holders with the following:
• Tuition fees for bachelor’s courses
• University hostel costs (where applicable)
• Travel to and from home to university two times a year for students staying in on-campus
hostels

5. What is an HEC recognized university?


HEC recognized universities include Public or Private sector universities that are recognized and
affiliated with Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. A complete list of HEC recognized
universities can be found here.

6. Do you have a list of HEC recognized universities where we can apply?


A complete list of HEC recognized universities can be found here.

7. Is there an age limit for this scholarship?


No, there is no age limit for this scholarship. Any Pakistani woman (married or unmarried) who wants
to pursue a bachelor’s degree is encouraged to apply.

8. Do I need a new admission letter, or can I use one from last year?
The Scotland Pakistan Scholarship will only be offered to candidates who can prove they have been
accepted into a university or are already enrolled in a bachelor’s programme; therefore, your
admission letter must be valid, or you must be able to present alternative proof of enrolment in the
university.
You can only use your previous admission letter if you are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s programme
or have deferred your admission to the following year. If you were previously accepted into a university
but did not accept the offer, then you must apply to a university again and submit a new admission
letter.
9. When is the last date to apply for this scholarship? What if the university intake is after the
scholarship deadline?
The deadline to submit your application is October 20, 2022. If your university of choice announces
admissions after the scholarship deadline, then you may submit your scholarship application without
an admission letter. If you are shortlisted based on merit and financial need, then we will place you a
conditional offer. This conditional offer however will only be confirmed when you submit an admission
offer letter. If you are unable to provide proof of admission, your application will be disqualified.

10. How are candidates shortlisted for the scholarship?


Candidates who fulfil all basic eligibility criteria are shortlisted based on academic merit and financial
needs. The basic eligibility criterion is as follows:
• You are a Pakistani woman, currently residing in Pakistan
• The bachelor’s degree you want to pursue is no longer than 4 years (i.e., the program you
are applying for can be no longer than 4 years. If the programme is longer than 4 years,
then you are not eligible for the scholarship)
• You have a confirmed offer/admission from an HEC recognized public university. (i.e., you
must have applied for a bachelor’s degree and received an offer from a university,
admitting you to a programme in their institution)

11. What level of education is this scholarship for?


The Scottish Scholarship is only for candidates who are pursuing a one- or two-year master’s or MPhil
degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree. The Scottish Scholarship does not fund PhD programmes.

12. Can I apply for this scholarship if I am already enrolled in a bachelor’s programme?
If you are already enrolled in a bachelor’s programme and require the scholarship to complete your
remaining degree, then you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

13. I’m in my second year of bachelors, can I apply?


If you are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s programme and require a scholarship for your remaining
degree, then you are eligible to apply. Please note, all other shortlisting criterion holds. You must be
enrolled in bachelor’s programme in one of the relevant fields i.e.
• Education
• Sustainable Energy
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Health Sciences (Medical Sciences are not included)
14. How do I secure an offer letter?
To secure an offer letter, you must apply to an HEC recognized public university of your choice for
bachelor’s degree in the following fields:
• Education
• Sustainable Energy
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Health Sciences (Medical Sciences are not included)
Once the university offers you an admission, you can submit the letter as proof.

15. What is proof of admission?


Proof of admission is any document that confirms that you have been admitted into a university. It will
also hold the name of your department, what programme you are pursuing, when you started the
programme, and what year your degree will commence.

16. I want to pursue a bachelor’s in an international university. Am I eligible to apply for this
scholarship?
The Scotland Pakistan Scholarship is only being offered to female candidates who are pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in a Pakistani public university. This scholarship is not for international studies.

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