Scholarships for Pakistani Students 2027: Fully Funded List

Looking for scholarships for Pakistani students to study abroad? Every year, governments and universities around the world offer thousands of fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level – many without IELTS. This 2027 list brings together the best options by country, with links to our detailed guides so you can check eligibility and apply.

Tip: Start preparing documents (passport, attested transcripts, HEC degree attestation, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters) at least 3–4 months before deadlines.

Best Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students (2027)

Scholarship	Country	Level	Funding
Chevening Scholarship	UK	Master’s	Fully funded
Commonwealth Scholarships	UK / Commonwealth	Master’s, PhD	Fully funded
Fulbright Scholarship	USA	Master’s, PhD	Fully funded
DAAD Scholarship	Germany	Master’s, PhD	Fully funded
Türkiye Burslari	Turkey	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD	Fully funded
Stipendium Hungaricum	Hungary	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD	Fully funded
MEXT Scholarship	Japan	All levels	Fully funded
Erasmus Mundus	Europe	Master’s	Fully funded
Australia Awards	Australia	Master’s, PhD	Fully funded
King Abdulaziz University	Saudi Arabia	All levels	Fully funded
Open Doors Scholarship	Russia	All levels	Tuition + stipend
Gates Cambridge	UK	Master’s, PhD	Fully funded

Scholarships for Pakistani Students by Country

UK Scholarships for Pakistani Students

The UK offers some of the most prestigious awards, including Chevening, Commonwealth and Gates Cambridge. See our list of all UK Master’s scholarships and study in UK without IELTS.

Germany Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Germany has very low or no tuition at public universities, and the DAAD offers fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarships, including development-related (EPOS) courses. Read scholarships in Germany.

Turkey Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Türkiye Burslari covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, health insurance and a free Turkish language year. More options: scholarships in Turkey without IELTS.

Italy Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Italian regional scholarships (DSU) and university awards are popular with Pakistani students. See scholarships in Italy without IELTS.

China Scholarships for Pakistani Students

China offers government and university scholarships for Pakistani students, including the ANSO Scholarship for Master’s and PhD. See scholarships in China without IELTS.

Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Saudi universities offer fully funded scholarships with free tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and air tickets. Start with King Abdulaziz University Scholarship.

Japan & South Korea

The MEXT Scholarship and Korea’s Global Korea Scholarship are fully funded. See Japan without IELTS and South Korea without IELTS.

Canada, Australia & New Zealand

Look at Vanier Canada, fully funded scholarships in Australia and Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships.

Scholarships for Pakistani Students Without IELTS

Many universities accept an English Proficiency Certificate (medium of instruction letter) from your Pakistani university instead of IELTS. See our full list of universities without IELTS requirements.

Documents Pakistani Students Usually Need

Passport
Matric, FSc/A-Level and degree transcripts (HEC/IBCC attested where required)
CV
Motivation letter or statement of purpose
2–3 recommendation letters
English proficiency proof (IELTS/TOEFL or English Proficiency Certificate)
Research proposal (for PhD)

How to Apply: Step by Step

Shortlist 5–10 scholarships that match your degree and CGPA.
Note each deadline in a calendar.
Prepare and attest documents early.
Write a separate motivation letter for each scholarship.
Apply only on official websites – never pay agents for “guaranteed” scholarships.