Scholarship in UK for Pakistani Students
| Scholarship | Level | Key Requirements | Deadline (Approx.) |
| Chevening Scholarship | Master’s (1 year) | 2 years’ work experience, leadership potential, return to Pakistan for 2 years. | Closed for 2026 (Opens Aug 2026 for 2027) |
| Commonwealth Scholarship | Master’s & PhD | 1st Division in last degree, HAT score (min 60), apply via HEC and CSC portals. | October 2025 (for Sept 2026 intake) |
| Rhodes Scholarship | Master’s & PhD | Exceptional academics (GPA 3.7+), aged 18-23, specifically for Oxford University. | August 5, 2025 (for 2026 entry) |
Scholarship for pakistani students in UK
GREAT Scholarships 2026
Jointly funded by the British Council and the UK government, these provide a minimum of £10,000 toward tuition fees for one-year postgraduate courses.
Eligibility: Must be a Pakistani passport holder with an undergraduate degree.
Participating Universities (2026): Cardiff University, University of Glasgow, University of Bath, University of Manchester, UCL, and many others.
Deadline: Varies by university, but many fall around February 28, 2026 or May 2026.
How to Apply: You must first apply for admission to a participating university and then apply for the scholarship through the university’s own portal.
University-Specific & Private Awards
Many UK universities offer dedicated bursaries for Pakistani students to attract diverse talent.
University of Bradford: Offers the Bestway Foundation Scholarship (5 awards for Master’s students from Pakistan). Deadline: May 1, 2026.
Aziz Foundation: Fully funded Master’s scholarships for British-Pakistani/Muslim students active in community work.
Merit-Based Discounts: Universities like Coventry (£3,000) and Northampton (30% off) often give automatic discounts based on your HSSC/FSc or Bachelor’s grades.
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