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40 scholarships, one honest list
Grouped by region, with the level, the funding as the official page describes it, and a link to that page. No deadlines or amounts are copied here: they change every year, and the official page is the only source worth trusting.
Pakistan and Pakistan-specific 7 programmes
Funded master's and PhD study in the United States for Pakistani citizens, run by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan. The official page lists tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance.
One semester at a US university for Pakistani undergraduates in their second year, with tuition, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance covered. The official page says the semester typically lasts four to five months.
A ten to twelve month non-degree programme in the United States for mid-career Pakistani professionals, covering tuition, airfare, textbooks, a living stipend and health insurance. It suits people with several years of work experience rather than fresh graduates.
Postgraduate study at Oxford for Pakistani citizens, with Oxford course fees, a stipend, flights and visa costs covered according to Rhodes House. The Pakistan page says two scholarships are offered each year.
Australian government scholarships for master's study in Australia, managed in Pakistan by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government. Awardees commit to return to Pakistan after their studies.
HEC funding for Pakistani and AJK nationals to study MS or PhD at universities ranked in the top 200 of QS or THE, in eight thematic areas. The page lists tuition, stipend and health insurance, and says candidates pay any costs above the allocated amounts.
Support for talented but financially constrained students at public sector universities in Pakistan. The page has sections on eligibility, financial support and how to apply.
United States and Canada 3 programmes
Five-week academic institutes in the United States for undergraduates, with four weeks on a campus and one week of travel. Applicants go through the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy or Consulate in their country.
A funded leadership programme for graduate students at Stanford, open to citizens of all countries. You apply to Knight-Hennessy and separately to a Stanford graduate programme.
Two-week summer sessions at Yale for secondary school students from around the world, across three subject tracks. There is a programme fee, and the official site says need-based financial aid is available.
United Kingdom and Ireland 7 programmes
UK government scholarships for a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom, described on the official site as fully funded. Pakistani citizens apply through the Pakistan page, which requires a unique access code for the online form.
Funded one-year master's study in the UK for students from eligible Commonwealth countries, including Pakistan. You cannot apply to the Commission directly; applications go through a national nominating agency or an approved organisation.
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for least developed countries and vulnerable states (CSC UK)
Link copiedFunded PhD study in the UK for candidates from a short list of Commonwealth countries, and Pakistan is on that list. Applications go through a nominating agency, not directly to the Commission.
Funded postgraduate study at Cambridge for citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom, covering PhD, MLitt and one-year postgraduate courses. You apply through the normal Cambridge graduate application and tick the Gates Cambridge box.
Oxford's graduate scholarship scheme for master's and DPhil students of any nationality. There is no separate form; applicants who submit their Oxford graduate application by the relevant deadline are considered automatically.
One year of funded master's or PhD study in Ireland for students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK, with a stipend from the government and a full fee waiver from the host institution. You need an offer from an eligible Irish institution before you apply.
Europe 8 programmes
German scholarships for selected master's and some PhD courses aimed at graduates from developing and emerging countries who already have some work experience. You apply to the course itself, not to a central DAAD office, and each course has its own deadline.
The starting point for German funding: a searchable database of DAAD programmes by country of origin, level and subject. The page notes that research grants exist for PhD students from almost all countries.
Hungarian government scholarships at all degree levels, with tuition covered and accommodation supported according to the official site. Pakistan is a partner country and applicants must apply on both the Hungarian site and the HEC Pakistan site by the same deadline.
Swedish government master's scholarships for professionals from a fixed list of countries. Pakistan is not on the current list, so Pakistani students should look at other Swedish funding instead.
French government scholarships for master's and PhD study, awarded to international students nominated by French higher education institutions. Students do not apply directly; you apply to a French institution and ask it to nominate you.
A one-off grant for the first year of a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch institution, for students from outside the European Economic Area. It is not a full scholarship, and you apply through the institution you want to attend.
Grants from Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign students taking courses in Italy, applied for through the Study in Italy portal. The call and the list of eligible countries are published on this page when a round opens.
Swiss federal scholarships for early career researchers from abroad who have completed a master's degree, for research stays, PhD or postdoctoral work at Swiss institutions. The Pakistan page lists what is open to Pakistani applicants.
Asia, the Gulf and Australia 7 programmes
Japanese government scholarships for graduate research students, applied for through the Embassy of Japan in your country rather than directly to MEXT. The official page explains the embassy recommendation route and tells applicants to contact their local embassy for exact procedures.
Chinese government scholarships for bachelor's, master's and PhD study at Chinese universities. Applicants apply either through the Chinese Embassy in their country or directly to a university that takes part in the scheme.
Turkish government scholarships for associate, bachelor's, master's, PhD and research programmes, with tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, health insurance, flights and a Turkish language course listed on the official site. Applications are made online and the site states they are free of charge.
Admitted master's and PhD students at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology receive the KAUST Fellowship, which the official page describes as full tuition support, a monthly stipend, housing, medical coverage and relocation assistance. There is no separate scholarship form; the admission application is the application.
A one-year fully funded master's in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, open to applicants from any country. The admissions page sets an age window and asks for an undergraduate degree and strong English.
Korean government scholarships for undergraduate and graduate degrees, with airfare, tuition, a monthly allowance and Korean language training listed on the official page. There is an embassy track through the Korean Embassy in your country and a university track where you apply to a participating university.
Funded research internships of a few months in a laboratory at OIST for students in the later years of a bachelor's degree, in a master's, or recent graduates thinking about a PhD. The official page lists a daily allowance, round-trip airfare and furnished housing.
Global and multi-country 8 programmes
EU-funded scholarships for master's programmes taught across two or more European universities, open to students from any country. You apply directly to the programme you choose, and the scholarship covers travel, visa, a living allowance and participation costs.
The Higher Education Commission's hub for Pakistani scholarship schemes, both overseas and local. Scheme names change by phase and batch, so start here rather than from a social media post.
Government of Sindh tuition support for deserving students from low income families in Sindh, for degrees such as medicine, engineering, IT, business and law at listed universities. Announcements and the online form are on the official site.
Punjab government scholarships for students from Punjab at school, college and university level, mostly need and merit based. Students from other provinces should check their own provincial fund instead.
Support for postgraduate study for students from selected countries, including Pakistan, who have no other way to fund their studies. The award is half grant and half loan, with master's degrees given priority and PhD funding limited to the first two years.
Scholarships from the Islamic Development Bank for students from member countries at undergraduate, master's and PhD level, including a Merit Scholarship Programme for PhD and post-doctoral research. Pakistan appears in the country list on the application page.
Master's scholarships for citizens of ADB developing member countries, including Pakistan, at designated universities in Asia and the Pacific. The page lists full tuition, a monthly allowance with housing, books, medical insurance and travel, and asks for work experience and a commitment to return home.
Master's scholarships for mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries to study development-related subjects at participating universities. Pakistan is on the eligible country list, and work experience is required.