Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has unveiled a fully funded scholarship programme enabling Pakistani women to pursue a master’s degree at Oxford University.
In a video message shared online, Malala invited eligible candidates to apply for the Oxford Scholarship Programme, describing it as an opportunity designed to remove financial barriers for talented women seeking higher education.
She said that after completing her own studies at Oxford, she felt a responsibility to open doors for girls who continue to fight for their right to education and aspire to advanced academic achievement. The initiative, she added, aims to support women determined to contribute positively to Pakistan through education and leadership.
Malala expressed her enthusiasm about welcoming new Pakistani scholars to Oxford and helping them become part of a global academic community.
A portrait of Malala is displayed at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, reflecting her association with the institution and her commitment to expanding educational access.
Born on July 12, 1997, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist and media producer. She became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history when she received the Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17, making her the second Pakistani and the only Pashtun to earn the honour.
She rose to global prominence for advocating girls’ education in her native Swat district, where militants once restricted female schooling. Over time, her campaign evolved into an international movement promoting equal access to education for women and children worldwide.
