OPP Graduate Scholarships
Partial and full scholarships for exceptional Pakistani students admitted to Oxford — pooled to maximise impact and access.
Find Your Scholarship
Answer a few questions to see which awards you are eligible for.
What is your nationality?
OPP scholarships are open to Pakistani nationals and British Pakistanis only. You are not currently eligible.
Do you hold a confirmed Oxford offer?
A confirmed Oxford offer is required before applying to OPP. Apply to Oxford first, then return here.
What type of course?
MBA programmes are not eligible for OPP Graduate Scholarships.
Do you identify as a woman?
Where are you from?
Eligibility Requirements
All scholarships share these criteria. Individual awards may carry additional conditions.
Nationality
Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan, or British Pakistanis.
Required for all awardsOxford Admission Offer
A confirmed offer from an Oxford graduate programme before applying.
Required for all awardsFull-Time Only
Primarily one-year taught master's. MPhil/DPhil may receive partial support. No MBA.
No part-time · No MBAMerit & Financial Need
The committee assesses academic excellence and financial circumstances together.
Assessed case by caseCommitment to Pakistan
A clear intention to contribute to Pakistan's development after Oxford.
Required for all awardsCollege — Lady Margaret Hall
Scholars transfer to LMH on award. Exception: Tareen Scholarship is for Kellogg College.
Transfer required on awardAll Scholarships
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Malala Yousafzai Scholarship for Pakistani Women
Named in honour of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, this flagship award supports outstanding Pakistani women at Oxford. Priority given to applicants whose work contributes to positive change in Pakistan.
Learn MoreBhutto Graduate Scholarships
For graduates passionate about public service, law, political science, or economics — honouring the legacy of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Learn MoreBenazir Graduate Scholarships for Balochistan
Opening Oxford to students from Balochistan — a historically underrepresented region — in honour of Benazir Bhutto.
Learn MoreInterloop Oxford Graduate Scholarship
Supported by Interloop Limited, funding exceptional graduates committed to Pakistan's economic development.
Learn MoreTareen Oxford Scholarship
Exclusively for full-time students at Kellogg College (excluding MBA). For high-achieving Pakistani graduates with strong leadership potential.
Learn MoreWHT–OPP Graduate Scholarship
Full funding (100% fees + £20,780+ living costs) plus the WHT Leadership Programme. For Pakistani nationals resident in Pakistan only.
Learn MoreIndividual philanthropists have established partial scholarships which OPP pools to create fully funded awards — every contribution directly enables a scholar to attend Oxford.
Mr Ammad Ahmad
Managing Director, AHM Capital. Supporting exceptional Pakistani students with the potential to lead.
Full ProfilePir Muhammad Sadiq
9th Pir of Luari. Continuing a three-century legacy of education, with preference for female students from rural Sindh.
Full ProfileMr Areeb Azam Chaudhary
Supporter of OPP's mission to create life-changing opportunities for Pakistan's most talented graduates at Oxford.
Full ProfileMr Hamid Ismail
Supporter of OPP's mission to create life-changing opportunities for Pakistan's most talented graduates at Oxford.
Full ProfileMr Syed Shaharyar Ali
Supporter of OPP's mission to create life-changing opportunities for Pakistan's most talented graduates at Oxford.
Full ProfileInterested in establishing a partial scholarship? Contact the OPP team.
Selection Process
Click each stage to see what's needed and when.
Secure Your Oxford Offer
Submit OPP Application
Online Interview
Decision Notified
Secure Your Oxford Offer
You must hold a confirmed offer before OPP can consider your application. Apply to Oxford through their standard admissions system.
Dec / Jan 2025–26- Apply to your chosen Oxford graduate programme through the University's admissions system
- Applicants from any Oxford college are eligible — college transfer to LMH happens on award
- Check your course deadline — most fall in December or January
- For the WHT–OPP Scholarship, also select it in your Oxford application's Scholarships section
Submit Your OPP Application
One application covers all OPP scholarships. No need to apply separately for named awards.
Opening Date TBA- The OPP portal for 2026 is not yet open — check oxpakprogramme.org for the opening date
- Describe your financial circumstances and why Oxford is a transformative opportunity
- Explain clearly how your studies connect to Pakistan's development
- Late applications are not considered under any circumstances
Online Interview
Shortlisted candidates are invited to a video interview, typically 20–30 minutes, assessing academic potential, financial need, and commitment to Pakistan.
April – May 2026- Invitations sent directly by the OPP — check your inbox from late April
- Prepare to discuss your research, career goals, and plans for Pakistan
- Individual feedback is not provided to unsuccessful candidates
Decision Notified
All decisions are communicated to shortlisted candidates by the end of May 2026.
By end of May 2026- Successful candidates receive a formal offer letter from OPP
- You will confirm your college transfer to Lady Margaret Hall at this stage
- Full or partial coverage is confirmed based on committee deliberation
No — OPP scholarships are for graduate and postgraduate programmes only.
No. Scholarships are for full-time programmes only, primarily one-year taught master's. Longer programmes (MPhil, DPhil) may receive partial support.
This varies with available funding. 11 scholarships were awarded in the most recent cycle, with numbers on an increasing trend.
Coverage is decided case by case. Awards can be full or partial, based on individual merit and financial circumstances. Air travel is not normally included.
Yes. Applicants from any Oxford college are eligible. If awarded, you transfer your college affiliation to Lady Margaret Hall. The Tareen Scholarship is the exception — it is specific to Kellogg College.
No. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided. Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly.
Apply for a Scholarship
The 2026 application portal is not yet open. Check back soon.