OPP Graduate Studentships
OPP Graduate Studentships 2023-24
The Oxford Pakistan Programme (the “OPP”) is pleased to announce the launch of the second round of the OPP’s Graduate Studentships Programme for continuing / on-course graduate students. To be eligible for an OPP Graduate Studentship, applicants must be: i) either Pakistani nationals who are ordinarily resident in Pakistan or a British Pakistani; and ii) reading for a Master’s, MPhil, or DPhil degree. OPP Graduate Studentships are designed to provide support to students of Pakistani origin, who remain the most underrepresented BAME group at the graduate level at Oxford. Doctoral students applying for the OPP Graduate Studentships must have completed their transfer of status although, in some cases, preference may be shown to those who have completed their confirmation of status. While students may apply from any Oxford college, successful applicants may be asked to migrate to Lady Margaret Hall to take up their award.
Decisions for the award of studentships will be based on both academic excellence and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants whose graduate course and / or research is of direct relevance and benefit to Pakistan or the British Pakistani community. Successful applicants will need to be in residence for the academic year 2023-24 and should be prepared to volunteer some of their time to support the activities of the OPP during Hilary and Trinity Terms.
The following OPP Graduate Studentships are available for the academic year 2023-2024:
The Sheikh Family Studentships
The Amir Hashmi Studentships
Up to three Amir Hashmi Studentships with an award of £3,000 – £3,500 each are available for eligible students. These studentships are made possible with the generous support of London-based businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr Amir Hashmi. The Amir Hashmi Studentships are available to applicants who demonstrate both academic potential and financial need.
The Liaquat Ali Khan Studentships
The Liaquat Ali Khan Studentships, named after Pakistan’s first Prime Minister and Oxford alumnus, Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, are generously supported by the High Commission of Pakistan in London. Two awards of at least £2,000 each will be made available. Preference will be given to students who have completed their confirmation of status and are studying STEM subjects.
The Mian Zahur ul Haq Studentships
Up to two Mian Zahur ul Haq Studentships with an award of £3,000 – £3,500 each are available for eligible students. These studentships are made possible with the generous support of the Dunya Foundation, established by Mian Amer Mahmood to improve access to quality education in Pakistan. Dunya Foundation works with various NGOs to empower underprivileged individuals and communities, bringing about sustainable change through education, research and development.
How to Apply?
The deadline for applying to the OPP’s Graduate Studentships Programme for the academic year 2023-2024 is 23:59pm (UK time) on 26th April 2024. To apply for an OPP Graduate Studentship, eligible students should complete the form available here and request a letter of support from their supervisor indicating their academic progress and financial need. The OPP Scholarship Committee may ask applicants to provide evidence of financial need. Questions in the form also ask you to spell out the relevance of the course and / or research for Pakistan or to the British Pakistani community. Supervisor’s reference should be sent to: opp@lmh.ox.ac.uk copying: Dr Ben Higgins (ben.higgins@lmh.ox.ac.uk), Professor Adeel Malik (adeel.malik@qeh.ox.ac.uk) and Dr Talha Pirzada (talha.pirzada@materials.ox.ac.uk).
For further details, you can contact the OPP via email on: info@oxpakprogramme.org