International Scholarships for Pakistani Students

DAAD offers fully funded postgraduate scholarships for students from developing countries to pursue Masters degrees at German universities in development-related fields.

Chevening is the UK government's flagship international scholarship programme. It offers fully funded Masters scholarships to outstanding emerging leaders from Pakistan.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, these scholarships allow talented people from Commonwealth countries including Pakistan to pursue Masters and PhD studies in the UK.

Erasmus Mundus scholarships fund top Pakistani students to study integrated Masters programmes delivered by international university consortia across Europe.

The Fulbright program is the US government's flagship international exchange program. Pakistani students can pursue fully funded Masters and PhD programs at top US universities.

Turkey's government scholarship program offers fully funded Bachelor, Masters, and PhD scholarships for international students including Pakistanis at top Turkish universities.

The Chinese Government Scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for Pakistani students to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs at over 279 Chinese universities.

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term development awards offered by the Australian Government for Pakistani students to undertake full-time Master's or PhD study in Australia.

Japan's Ministry of Education offers fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students to study at Japanese national universities. No Japanese language knowledge required — training is provided.

Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum program offers fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students for Bachelor, Masters, and PhD programs at Hungarian universities.

The Swedish Institute offers fully funded Masters scholarships for Pakistani students to study at Swedish universities, focusing on future leaders with work experience.

South Korea's Global Korea Scholarship fully funds Pakistani students for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs at Korean universities with free Korean language training.

OeAD provides government scholarships for Pakistani students to study at Austrian public universities with free or minimal tuition and a generous monthly stipend.

Pakistan's Higher Education Commission funds PhD scholarships at world-class universities in USA, UK, Germany, Australia, and other countries for Pakistani nationals.

The Eiffel Excellence Program by Campus France offers fully funded scholarships to outstanding Pakistani students for Masters and PhD programs at top French institutions.

The Orange Tulip Scholarship is offered by Dutch universities and the Netherlands Education Support Office for meritorious Pakistani students to study in the Netherlands.

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships for Pakistani students to study at Italian universities, with free tuition at public institutions and a monthly stipend.

Finnish universities offer merit-based scholarships for Pakistani students covering partial or full tuition for Masters programs. Finland has high-quality education with affordable living.

SINGA is a prestigious PhD fellowship program at Singapore's top research universities and institutes, open to Pakistani students with strong STEM backgrounds.

The New Zealand Government Scholarship supports Pakistani students to pursue Masters and PhD studies at New Zealand universities, fostering development-focused research.

The Vanier CGS is one of Canada's most prestigious doctoral fellowships, awarded to top international PhD candidates including those from Pakistan.

The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme funds Masters degrees in public policy and related fields for future leaders from developing countries including Pakistan.

Stipendium Hungaricum fully funds PhD studies in Hungary for Pakistani students with strong academic backgrounds across all disciplines.

Malaysia offers government scholarships for Pakistani students for Masters and PhD programs at top Malaysian public universities with affordable living costs.

The Czech government offers fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students for all degree levels. Public universities in Czech Republic charge no tuition fees.

Norway offers free tuition at all public universities. Pakistani students can apply for degree programs and receive student loan/grant support through Lånekassen.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds outstanding postgraduate students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge. Pakistani students with exceptional academics and leadership potential are eligible.

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship provides fully funded PhD and postdoctoral research opportunities at top Swiss universities and research institutions for Pakistani scholars.

Azerbaijan's Heydar Aliyev International Educational Grant Program 2026-27 offers fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students via HEC. Three slots available for Bachelor, Masters, and PhD candidates at Azerbaijani universities.

The University of Manchester offers a GREAT Scholarship in partnership with the British Council for a Pakistani student applying for a one-year taught Masters course starting September 2026.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto is Canada's most prestigious undergraduate award, covering tuition, books, and residence for four years. 37 scholarships are available annually for outstanding international students including Pakistanis.

The Romanian Government offers fully funded scholarships to citizens of non-EU countries including Pakistan. The program covers Bachelor, Masters, and PhD programs at Romanian public universities with a Romanian language preparatory year included.

The University of Manchester offers five fully funded British Council Women in STEM scholarships to female students from South Asia, including Pakistan, for specific STEM Masters programmes starting September 2026.

The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme provides postgraduate scholarships for outstanding students from developing countries including Pakistan, on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis. Contact local AKF Pakistan office for exact deadline.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries including Pakistan, for part-time Masters study by distance learning at UK universities starting September/October 2026.

The Bestway Foundation is supporting 5 fully funded scholarships exclusively for students domiciled in Pakistan starting a full-time STEM Masters course at the University of Bradford in September 2026. Applications open April 1, 2026.

Rotary Peace Fellowships offer up to 50 fully funded Masters fellowships annually at top peace study centres worldwide. Open to all nationalities including Pakistan. Requires 3 years of related work experience.

Schwarzman Scholars is a one-year fully funded Masters program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders. Open to all nationalities including Pakistan. Applications for the 2027-2028 cohort open April 2026.

KAIST, South Korea's top science and technology university, offers fully funded scholarships for international undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students. All programs are taught in English. Strong focus on STEM fields.

The Government of Brunei Darussalam offers fully funded scholarships for international students including Pakistanis to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Brunei universities.

All admitted graduate students at KAUST receive a fully funded fellowship covering tuition, housing, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. KAUST is a world-class research university in Saudi Arabia open to Pakistani and international applicants for Master's and PhD programs in STEM fields.

ETH Zurich's prestigious Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) supports outstanding international Master's students with a full tuition waiver and CHF 12,000 per semester grant. Open to top-10% graduates worldwide including Pakistan. Applications open November 1–30 each year.

SOAS University of London, in partnership with the British Council GREAT Britain Campaign, offers two scholarships of £10,000 each to students from Pakistan (and Indonesia) for one-year postgraduate taught programmes starting September 2026.

The University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship for South Asia awards £10,000 to outstanding postgraduate students domiciled in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, or Sri Lanka. Open to applicants starting a full-time on-campus Master's course in September 2026.

The Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship is Indonesia's flagship government-funded program for students from developing countries including Pakistan. Covers Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs across 47 partner universities. A total of 222 scholarships are offered annually.