Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students 2027
Looking for fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students? Every year, governments and universities around the world offer scholarships that cover tuition and living costs for students from Pakistan. Some are open at undergraduate level, while others are for master’s and PhD study.
In this guide, we list the best international scholarships for Pakistani students in 2027, including options with no IELTS requirement at the application stage. We also explain which ones are currently open, because many programs close months before study begins.
Best Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students
1. Chevening Scholarship (UK): A UK government scholarship for one-year master’s degrees. Applicants generally need about two years of work experience. Applications for 2027-28 closed on October 6, 2026.
2. Commonwealth Scholarships (UK): Master’s and PhD scholarships for Pakistani students, with nomination through HEC. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is a separate master’s route.
3. Fulbright Scholarship (USA): Fully funded master’s and PhD study in the United States, managed in Pakistan by USEFP.
4. DAAD Scholarship (Germany): The DAAD EPOS program supports professionals with at least two years of work experience. It pays €992 per month at master’s level.
5. Global Korea Scholarship (South Korea): Covers tuition, airfare, Korean language training, and a monthly allowance. Pakistan had 8 embassy-track seats in 2026.
6. Chinese Government Scholarship (China): A full scholarship for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD study, with age limits of 25, 35, and 40.
7. Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (Europe): Master’s study across two or more European countries, with deadlines usually between October and January.
8. Turkiye Burslari Scholarship (Turkey): A government scholarship for all degree levels, with one central online application.
9. Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary): Nominations from Pakistan go through HEC, with bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD seats.
10. MEXT Scholarship (Japan): A Japanese government scholarship for undergraduate and graduate study.
11. Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia): A long-term Australian government award for study in Australia.
Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students Undergraduate
Good options at bachelor’s level include Turkiye Burslari, Stipendium Hungaricum, the Chinese Government Scholarship, and the Global Korea Scholarship undergraduate track. In Stipendium Hungaricum, HEC listed 200 bachelor’s seats for 2026-27.
Fully Funded Masters Scholarships for Pakistani Students
Popular master’s options are Chevening, Commonwealth, DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus, GKS, and Fulbright. Check work experience rules first, because Chevening and DAAD EPOS both expect it.
PhD Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students
For PhD study, consider Commonwealth, Fulbright, GKS, the Chinese Government Scholarship, and HEC overseas scholarships. HEC’s overseas program sends students to universities ranked in the QS top 200.
Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students Without IELTS
Several programs do not demand IELTS at the application stage. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission says it does not require an IELTS test for Shared Scholarship candidates, although universities may. GKS includes a year of Korean language training, and Stipendium Hungaricum universities often accept an English certificate from your institution. Always confirm this with your chosen university.
Eligibility Requirements
- Pakistani or AJK citizenship (some programs reject dual nationals)
- Strong academic record, usually a first division or high CGPA
- Passing HAT or USAT score for HEC-nominated programs
- English proficiency proof, where required
- Work experience for programs such as Chevening and DAAD EPOS
Common Documents
- Passport or CNIC
- Degrees and transcripts
- Motivation letter or statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Language certificate
- HAT or USAT result, if required
How to Apply
- Choose scholarships that match your degree level and field.
- Note each deadline, and start at least three months early.
- Prepare your documents and test scores.
- Write a new motivation letter for each program.
- Apply on the official website, and on the HEC portal if the scholarship is routed through HEC.
No genuine scholarship asks you to pay an agent for selection, so apply only through official websites.
Also see: Spain Government Scholarship 2027 and Finland Government Scholarship 2027
