On February 12, 2026, Malala Yousafzai announced the opening of applications for the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship under the Oxford Pakistan Programme, aimed at providing fully funded opportunities for Pakistani women to pursue a Master's or higher degree at the University of Oxford. This initiative is a significant step in Malala's ongoing advocacy for girls' education, as she stated, 'I want every girl in Pakistan to be able to pursue her dream to complete her education, choose her own future and help the country progress' (Geo News). The scholarship program is particularly targeted at women who are committed to bringing positive change to Pakistan through education (ARY News). Applications can be submitted via the Oxford Pakistan Programme's website, oxpakprogramme.org (Express News). This announcement comes as a continuation of Malala's efforts to support educational opportunities for women, following her graduation from Oxford University in 2020.