Malala Yousafzai Scholarship
for Pakistani Women
"When I graduated from Oxford, it was important to me that girls like meโwho fight for their right to be in schoolโare able to pursue higher education."โ Malala Yousafzai
Creating a legacy of leadership. Providing world-class education at the University of Oxford for the next generation of Pakistani women change-makers.
Eligibility
Applications are open to Pakistani women pursuing Master's degrees (MSt/MPhil) with exceptional academic records and a drive for impact.
- Remote or underdeveloped regions of Pakistan
- Underprivileged socioeconomic backgrounds
- Representing minority communities
- Strong potential for community leadership
Scholarship Scope
Full Tuition Coverage
Comprehensive funding for the entire duration of the academic programme.
Integrated Living Support
Often paired with additional stipends to cover accommodation and daily expenses.
Lady Margaret Hall Residency
Exclusive residency at LMH, fostering a supportive community of scholars.
The Scholars
Meet the women transforming Pakistan's future through excellence at Oxford.
Minha Khan
MSc Social Intervention & Policy
2022-23
Peshawar
Wajeeha Amir
MSc Social Intervention & Policy
2023-24
Peshawar
Ayeda Hamid
MPhil Development Studies
2024-25
Lahore
Zainab Aziz
Masters in Public Policy
2024-25
Quetta
Suha Albanna
MSc Applied Linguistics
2024-25
Palestine
Aiman Nauman
MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
2025-26
Lahore