Top 10 Scholarships for Pakistani Students to Study Abroad

There are many Pakistani students who wish to pursue their higher education abroad. However, at several instances, finance acts as a hurdle. The scholarship program eliminates this hurdle and helps scholars achieve their targets hassle-free. Here is the list of top scholarships which Pakistani students can avail of while studying abroad.

1. Fulbright Scholarship Program

The Fulbright is perhaps among the most sought scholarships to be able to give students of Pakistan fully funded scholarships in a master or a PhD while pursuing the same in the U.S. Also, it caters to air tickets, fee payment of tuition, staying, and health insurance.

Eligibility

• Citizen of Pakistan.
• Academic record.
• Grade score
• Work experience of any relevance

2. Chevening Scholarship

The Chevening Scholarship is funded by the UK government. It funds Pakistani students to pursue one-year Master’s degrees from the United Kingdom. Scholarships are available for full tuition fees, living fees, air tickets, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• At least two years of work experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Leading potential

3. Commonwealth Scholarship

It has been offered to the Pakistani postgraduates for research in UK universities. Tuition fees, return journey air tickets, and all living allowances are included under it.

Eligibility:

• Citizen of Pakistan
• Academic brilliance along with research potential.

4. DAAD Scholarship

Germany’s DAAD is funding Pakistani students for postgraduate studies; it’s fully or partly funded. Moreover, it also provides study opportunities in top universities across the world.

Eligibility

• Satisfactory bachelor degree.
• At least two years’ experience in the professional field.
• Proficiency in the English or German language

5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD)

The Erasmus Mundus program has provided scholarships for the Master’s levels in universities across Europe. It also provides those opportunities to students from Pakistan to cover their tuition, traveling, and monthly stay expenditures.

Eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor degree.
• Exceptional record at the university.
• Should also be qualified to help fulfill the needs of the program.

6. Australia Awards Scholarship

This scholarship is hosted by the Australian government, directed to the undergraduate and postgraduate study of Pakistani students in Australia. The scholarships shall also provide tuition fees, cost for traveling, and other living stipends.

Eligibility criteria

• A Citizen of Pakistan
• Will come back to Pakistan upon conclusion of the program

7. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

CSC: Fully-funded scholarship, Pakistani students can study in any Chinese university. This Scholarship will be given covering tuition, accommodation, Medical insurance, and a Monthly stipend.

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree.
• Have a good academic record, knowledge of English and /or Chinese if required

8. Turkey Burslari Scholarship

Turkey Burslari

Turkey Burslari provides both undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral course scholarships. Its scholarship covers tuition fee accommodation and health insurance, with additional monthly stipend.

Eligibility:

• Pakhtoon national
• brilliant academic record
• Exempted either in English or Turkish language 

9. Japan MEXT Scholarship

The Government of Japan offers MEXT Scholarships to the youngsters from Pakistan to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. courses completely for free in Japan.

Eligibility:

• High acads
• one out of English/Japanese

10. HEC Overseas Scholarships

Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission, HEC enables a Pakistani citizen to attain postgraduate degree from any university in the world. That will cover tuition, traveling, and living allowance.

Eligibility:

• Citizen of Pakistan
• Must have been selected by any HEC-approved foreign university
• Academic merit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Pakistani Students

1. What is the best scholarship for Pakistani students to study abroad?

Two most in-demand for Pakistani students are Fulbright Scholarship and Chevening Scholarship.

2. How many scholarships can I apply at one time?

Yes. Students can apply for a number of scholarships but also have to fulfill all other eligibility criteria for each.

3. Do these scholarships cover all the expenses?

Most of them are paying for tuition, while a few others would pay for all-inclusive cost of living and travel cost-the latter ones being the most readily available within most Fulbright, DAAD, and probably other organizations.

4. What may enhance a possibility of winning scholarships?

Keep good grades in college, gain relevant work experience, and write an effective personal statement.

5. Scholarship abroad-undergraduate level-availabilities

Yes, programs like Turkey Burslari, CSC etc. provide them

Huge possibilities lie open for Pakistani students through such scholarships: exposure to the international world and academic or career benefits. If they are prepared well, it may lead to the brightest prospects for a good life.

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