Hundreds and thousands of international scholarships are available for Pakistani students to fund their studies both nationally, and internationally. Pakistani students looking for scholarships can use different tools, techniques, and searches to find these opportunities. However, lack of access to the information at the right time , and finding the right resource isn’t easy for every student.
Most students are unaware of these resources, and opportunities available to them. They miss the chances of studying on fully funded scholarship programs. Or sometimes, stop going to university, because they can not afford to pay a huge sum of money.
Meanwhile, lack of guidance availability to the Pakistan students make it quite hard. Though, from the last couple of years, young and emerging talents use social media platforms to encourage other students to apply for fully funded scholarships both nationally and at international level. Still, there is a huge gap, and lack of proper resource, information about scholarship programs.
In this article, we will cover how to find fully funded scholarships, and what are the trust sources that will bring you the best and right information about scholarships and fellowship Programs.
If you are a Pakistani student searching for better opportunities, do check out these websites. Find the primary resource and share with others.
Official Web Pages are the primary, and best resource for finding information
One of the primary sources of information is the official pages of College, Universities, and institutions. Let’s say if you are looking forward to applying for bachelors, Master’s or Phd programs in Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, or LUMS Lahore, or Habib University Karachi, or any other government or public University, check out their official site for funding.
Pakistani students will find scholarships or loans to support their studies. Let’s take an example of Habib University Karachi. You can go on the official page, and find Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid at the bottom of the home page.
You can find all the information relevant to scholarships, financial aid, or any other way to support your studies. The university offers:
- Habib Merit Scholarship
- Habib Excellence Scholarship
- Habib Yohsin Scholarship
Besides, you can find complete information about who can apply, how you can apply, and how much of your fee is covered by the scholarships. The university also shows grants information, and student loans on the same page. Similarly, other universities have the same pattern , and give detailed information regarding scholarships available to Pakistani students as well as international students.
Education Boards of Pakistan
Let’s suppose you are a college student, and want to know about scholarship opportunities available for college, you can check out the official page of your board. Let’s suppose if you fall under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa board of Education known as BISEP (Board of Intermediate and secondary Education Peshawar. You can check their page to find scholarships available to study.
BISEP offers different scholarships to students covering tuition fee, monthly stipend, and book grants. One of the programs that the board runs is National Talent Scholarships. These scholarships are for top position holders.
The Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Islamabad offers merit scholarships to students. You can find the details on the FBISE scholarship Page. Similarly, you can check your own board, and their official pages for scholarships and financial assistance.
HEC Scholarships For Pakistani Students
For higher Education, the Higher Education commission of Pakistan official site is the right place to get primary information. HEC not only provides Pakistani students with scholarships to study in the University in Pakistan but also collaborate with International funding organizations to bring opportunities for Pakistani students to study abroad. HEC scholarships are for BS and MS, MS/MPhil, Masters, PhD programs.
- List of HEC Scholarships, and other funding Programs for EducationÂ
- Advanced Skills development through International scholarships
- Allama Muhammad Iqbal scholarships for Afghan StudentsÂ
- Benazir Undergraduate scholarship project
- Coastal Region Higher education scholarship program for BalochistanÂ
- Faculty Development Programme( PDF) overseas scholarships
- HEC Need Based scholarshipsÂ
- Indigenous Ph.D Fellowship ProgramÂ
- Law Graduate Scholarship program for Balochistan for study abroad
- Learning Opportunities abroadÂ
- Higher education Opportunities for the students of Balochistan and FATA
- Overseas scholarships for MS/MPhil leading to Phd
- Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation ProgramÂ
- Pak-UK Education GatewayÂ
- Post Doctoral Fellowship programÂ
- Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Less developed AreasÂ
- Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the students of Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA
- Commonwealth ScholarshipsÂ
- Scholarship for Hungarian NationalsÂ
- Split Phd and Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme in France
- Undergraduate scholarship program for the students of Gilgit-BaltistanÂ
- Undergraduate scholarships for students from Gwadar
- USAID- funded Merit and Need-based scholarship programÂ
- US-Pakistan Knowledge CorridorÂ
The list above provided is based on the HEC website. For the opening, closing and deadlines of these programs, keep checking the official page regularly.
Note- some of the above mentioned programs might have completed their tenures and no more available.
Alumnus of different scholarship Programs
Look into your circle, you might know someone who is an alumni of any scholarship program. Reach out to them, and ask about the scholarship. This is one of the best ways to get the right information. No one else can better tell about the scholarships, then someone who has been on the program.
You might join social media groups, or you know someone in your class, at work place, in a community or distant relative. Never shy away from knowing about these opportunities.
Let’s talk about International scholarship Programs to study abroad.
International scholarships for Pakistani students to study abroad
If you are a Pakistani student looking for a fully funded international scholarship to study abroad, you can find the following resources helpful. I would always recommend you to check official pages for the right information. Let’s talk about some of the programs and where to find the resources?
USEF Pakistan- scholarships for United State
The United States of America is actively working in Pakistan for education. It offers a number of scholarships, exchange programs and collaborate on different levels. Few of its best programs include Humphrey Fulbright Master’s program, Fulbright scholar program and some programs for teachers, and administrators.
You can find details of these programs and actively follow the pages to know about these opportunities at United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). It also conducts different tests such as IELTs. The webpage will also help you with different materials for preparing for tests such as GRE, IELTs, and other English proficiency tests. You can also get guidelines regarding applications for different scholarships, and get to know alumni of different scholarships programs.
European Prestigious scholarships Erasmus Mundus Program
Erasmus is one of the most prestigious programs of the European Union. It’s also one of the competitive programs that offers scholarships every year to study in Europe. Like USA scholarships, Erasmus programs are also fully funded programs.
One of the troubles that students face finding erasmus mundus scholarships (catalog) is that the deadlines vary from program to program. It sometimes does not make sense to students, as when they check programs, they find them not currently open for applications. Therefore, they hardly follow up on these programs.
The best way is to keep checking regularly, and keep track of the program that you are applying for. Otherwise, chances are that you will miss the deadline. Also, the information is scattered. It is not available at one place. If you find it difficult to follow Erasmus Mundus Catalog, you can check Erasmus Mundus scholarships updated by other sources.
Remember, if you are checking the catalog, never click on the headings; it will not take you to the official page. Remember to click the given link that will take you to the page of the program.
Germany fully funded program DAAD Scholarship Program
Another popular fully funded scholarship program is the German academic exchange service program. DAAD not only offers scholarships for Pakistani students to study in Pakistan but also offers scholarships to study in Germany.
These scholarships are offered for bachelors, Masters, and Postdoc grants. To know more about these scholarships click DAAD Pakistan Portal.
You can check DAAD EPOS Scholarship for MA in Development Managment, Germany, as open for application.
Chevening Scholarship Program for the United Kingdom
Chevening scholarship program for Pakistani students to study in the UK. It offers Master’s scholarship, fellowship and other programs for students. Chevening Master’s program is one of the popular programs of Chevening. Chevening accepts applications from all subjects, and every year these scholarships are announced on the official page.
Keep checking the site for scholarship information, and fellowship programs. You can also find guidelines, program details, and information about the scholarships and fellowships offered to Pakistani students. The popular programs for Pakistani students are:
- Chevening Master’s scholarship ProgramÂ
- South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP)
- Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC) UK
Pakistani students can also find UK scholarships on Commonwealth Site, though some of the commonwealth programs are through HEC. I believe the Commonwealth page is one of the best sources of information for finding number scholarships including GREAT, CHEVENING And Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC) offers:
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
- Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries)
- Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
- Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high-income countries)
- Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
British Council Pakistan Scholarships
The British Council also offers a number of scholarships to Pakistani students. Scholarships are announced every year. Some of the popular programs of British Council includes:
- Great scholarships for PakistanÂ
- British Council scholarships for Women in STEMÂ
- Commonwealth scholarshipÂ
- The Charles Wallace Visiting fellowship programÂ
The British council is actively working for education in Pakistan. From time to time, it offers different activities, and programs. We recommend you keep checking the official site for scholarships, programs and grants. Remember, the British council is currently accepting applications for women in STEM. The British council also brings opportunities for teachers. It is actively involved in taking Exams including IELTS.
Australia Awards – For Pakistani Students
The Australian Government offers a number of scholarships, fellowships, and Phd programs for Pakistani students. The scholarships are announced every year for bachelors, Masters, and Phd programs. Currently, Australia award is accepting Applications for Master’s programs for Pakistani students. The deadline for the program is 30th April, 2025.
Australia Awards also publish short courses from time to time on the website. Besides guidelines, workshops, and other relevant information available on the site to help students. You can also find alumni who can help you with Australia awards, and guide you.
Besides these top and renowned fully funded scholarships, there are other scholarships including;
- Turkish Government fully funded scholarships ProgramÂ
- Malaysian Government scholarshipsÂ
- Japan Embassy Pakistan ScholarshipsÂ
- Italy scholarshipsÂ
- Chinese Government ScholarshipsÂ
- Swiss Government scholarshipsÂ
Secondary Source of information for Scholarship Programs
Secondary sources of information include blogs, articles, social media posts, youtube channels, and other sources that provide information about these scholarships. These sites focus on providing information in easy formats, and timely. They also guide on how to apply for these scholarship programs.
You can find a number of facebook pages, whatsappchannels, and much more to help you find scholarships. However, due to the highly advertising nature of these sites, students lose their interest. Though, I recommend official pages for the right information but if you are someone who finds it difficult to navigate through official sites, you can check secondary sources. They sometimes make it easier to only post relevant information required by the students.
You can also attend different workshops, or seminars, or any other programs in your University where information is provided. Moreover, Education conference, and Fairs also provide guidelines and information.
If you would like to know more about these programs, or websites, please comment below, and share with Pakistani students and friends as well. If you are a teacher, you may find Top Fully Funded Scholarships & Fellowships for Teachers in 2025 useful.
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