The OPP Mission
A home-grown initiative led by Pakistani academics and alumni, working in close partnership with the University of Oxford.
Representation
Increasing the presence of
Pakistani and British Pakistani
students and scholars at Oxford.
Academic Profile
Raising the profile of Pakistan related studies and scholarship
within the university.
Global Bridge
Acting as a bridge between Oxford
and Pakistan’s academic
community to foster collaboration.
Our Programmes
We offer a diverse range of scholarships and opportunities to support scholars at every stage of their journey.
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Find Your Scholarship
Answer a few questions to see which OPP 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?
Meet our Scholars 2023-24
Notable Pakistani Alumni at Oxford
1898
Muhammad Ali Jauhar
Founder and President of All-India Muslim League
Lincoln College (1898-1902)
1913
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
St Catherine’s College (1913–1914)
1920
Liaquat Ali Khan
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Exeter College (1920-1921)
1913
Feroz Khan Noon
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Wadham College (1913-1916)
1941
Masood Khadarpoosh
Leading Bureaucrat and Intellectual
St John’s College (1941)
1945
Fazlur Rahman Malik
Philosopher of Islam
(1945–1949)
1950
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Christ Church (1950-1952)
1964
Wasim Sajjad
Former President of Pakistan
Wadham College (1964-1966)
1964
Tariq Ali
Political Activist and Journalist
Exeter College (1964-1966)
1965
Qasim Mehdi
Renowned Molecular Biologist
Magdalen College (1965-1969)
1973
Benazir Bhutto
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Lady Margaret Hall (1973–1977)
1972
Imran Khan
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Keble College (1972–1975)
2017
Malala Yousafzai
World’s Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate
Lady Margaret Hall (2017-2020)
1960
Farooq Leghari
Former President of Pakistan
St Catherine’s College (1960-1963)
