Scholarships 2026–27 for Pakistani Students
Live status for scholarships announced in 2026, in Pakistan and abroad. Open calls come first, with days left, so you never miss a deadline.
Chevening Scholarships 2027/28
UK government scholarship for a one-year master's at a UK university. Needs 2+ years of work experience and leadership potential.
Commonwealth Scholarships 2027–28 (via HEC)
UK scholarship for MS and PhD study. Pakistani and AJK nationals apply on both the HEC and Commonwealth portals. A valid HAT score is required.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28
One-year research and three-year PhD scholarships in Switzerland for early-career researchers (max age 35).
Türkiye Bursları 2026
Turkish government scholarship with university placement, tuition, accommodation, stipend and health insurance.
DAAD PhD Scholarships 2026 (via HEC)
Full PhD in Germany, short-term research grants and cotutelle programmes funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme 2026
Master's scholarships in Germany in public policy and good governance for applicants with social or political engagement.
HEC US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship
PhD scholarship at top US universities with tuition support, a stipend and health cover.
Bestway Foundation Scholarships (University of Bradford)
Master's scholarships at the University of Bradford covering tuition, accommodation and a living stipend.
Kyrgyz Republic State-Funded Scholarships 2026–27
Five state-funded scholarships offered by the Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistani students.
Fulbright Student Programme 2027
US government scholarship for graduate study in the United States, covering tuition, living costs, insurance and airfare.
GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 (British Council)
Partial scholarships for one-year taught postgraduate courses at participating UK universities.
Edinburgh Napier University Pakistan Scholarship
Merit scholarship for self-funding students from Pakistan with an offer to study on campus at Edinburgh Napier.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and medical insurance for study in China. HEC uses HAT for MS/PhD nominations.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Joint master's degrees taught at universities in several European countries, with a full scholarship for selected students.
Stipendium Hungaricum
Hungarian government scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and health insurance.
Korean Government Scholarship Program (GKS)
Korean government scholarship for study in Korea including a language year.
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
Japanese government scholarship for undergraduate, master's and doctoral study in Japan.
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian government awards for postgraduate study at Australian universities.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Full-cost scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge.
Rhodes Scholarship
Prestigious postgraduate scholarship for study at the University of Oxford.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Partial funding for postgraduate study abroad for outstanding students from developing countries.
HEC Overseas Scholarship Scheme
HEC funding for Pakistani students pursuing MS and PhD degrees at foreign universities.
HEC Need-Based Scholarship
Support for financially needy undergraduate students at public universities. Each university announces its own dates each semester.
Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship
Need-based undergraduate scholarship for students from low-income families.
Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students from BISP beneficiary families.
Prime Minister's Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Fee reimbursement for eligible students from less developed areas.
HEC Indigenous PhD Fellowship
Fellowship for PhD study at universities within Pakistan.
PEEF Scholarships (Punjab)
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund scholarships. Punjab domicile, minimum 60% marks in the last exam and a family income limit apply.
CM Punjab Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship
Punjab government undergraduate scholarship programme, announced in phases.
BEEF ADE Scholarship (Balochistan)
Balochistan Education Endowment Fund scholarship for students of the Associate Degree in Education (ADE).
LUMS National Outreach Programme (NOP)
Need-based admission and financial support for talented students from across Pakistan at LUMS.
LUMS SDSB Women's Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate business students at LUMS based on merit and need.
NUST Financial Assistance
Financial aid and scholarships for admitted NUST students who cannot afford fees.
Aga Khan University Financial Aid
Financial assistance for admitted students at Aga Khan University.
IBA Karachi Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships for admitted IBA students.
Common Questions
Do I need a HAT score?
For HEC-nominated MS and PhD scholarships such as Commonwealth and the Chinese Government Scholarship, a valid HAT score is usually required. Check the HEC announcement for details.
How is "days left" calculated?
It counts from today to the deadline we found. If the official site extends a deadline, the official site is always correct.
Can I apply to more than one scholarship?
Yes. Most programmes allow it, but read each programme's rules, especially on receiving other funding.
How can I suggest a scholarship?
Contact us with the name and the official link, and we will review it.