By Zekeria Madadi | September 16, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scholarships for Pakistani and International Students

Many universities and governments offer scholarships for Pakistani and other international students. These scholarships can support undergraduate or postgraduate study in countries such as the UK, Germany, Türkiye, and other destinations. Some awards cover tuition fees, while others may also provide living support, travel costs, or other benefits. The scholarships below are based on official sources, and students should always check the official application page before applying.

1. Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships

Benefits:

Support for full-time Master’s and PhD study in the UK.
Offered under the Commonwealth’s development themes.

Conditions:

For eligible Pakistani/AJK nationals.
Applicants must meet both HEC and Commonwealth requirements.

Study Levels: Master’s, PhD

Deadline: 20 October 2026

Official Registration: Commonwealth Scholarship Application

Pakistan applicants must also complete the HEC application process.

2. Chevening Scholarships

Benefits:

Fully funded one-year Master’s study in the UK.
Support is provided by the UK Government and partners.

Conditions:

Must be a citizen of an eligible country.
At least 2,800 hours of work experience is required.
Applicants need an undergraduate degree and must choose three eligible UK Master’s courses.

Study Levels: Master’s

Deadline: 6 October 2026

Official Registration: Chevening Scholarships – Pakistan

Chevening is open to applicants from eligible countries around the world, including Pakistan.

3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Benefits:

Full scholarships are available for selected students.
Support can include participation costs, travel, visa costs, and living allowance.

Conditions:

Open to students from around the world.
Applicants normally need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Each Master’s programme has its own requirements.

Study Levels: Master’s

Deadline: Usually October–January, depending on the programme

Official Registration: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

The European Commission states that applications are made directly to the institution running the selected Master’s programme.

4. Türkiye Scholarships

Benefits:

Scholarship support for study in Türkiye.
Depending on the programme, support can include tuition, accommodation, stipend, health insurance, and travel.

Conditions:

Open to international students.
Academic and programme requirements vary by degree and field.
Applicants apply online through the official system.

Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Deadline: Usually 10 January–20 February

Official Registration: Türkiye Scholarships Official Application

The official calendar lists January 10 to February 20 as the general application period. Exact dates should be checked when the new application cycle is announced.

5. DAAD Study Scholarships – Master’s Studies

Benefits:

Financial support for postgraduate study in Germany.
Available across many academic fields.

Conditions:

Applicants need a first academic degree.
Eligibility depends on the applicant’s country and programme.
Additional documents and language requirements may apply.

Study Levels: Master’s

Deadline: Varies by country/programme

Official Registration: DAAD Scholarship Database

DAAD states that this scholarship is for graduates continuing their academic education in Germany, but eligibility is restricted to specified countries and should be checked in the scholarship database.