Several governments fund Pakistani students, but most annual rounds had already closed by 11 October 2026. This page compares Chevening, Commonwealth, Fulbright, Stipendium Hungaricum, MEXT, GKS and others, showing what each covers, who can apply and what we could and could not confirm.
Scholarships compared
| Scheme | Country | Level | Funding | Status on 11 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevening | UK | Master’s | Fully funded | 2027-28 round closed in October 2026 |
| Commonwealth Master’s | UK | Master’s | Fully funded | Open: CSC closes 20 October, via a nominator |
| GREAT Scholarships | UK | Master’s | £10,000 towards tuition | Deadline set by each university |
| Fulbright (USEFP) | USA | Master’s, PhD | Fully funded | 2026 round closed 1 April 2026 |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Hungary | Bachelor’s to PhD | Tuition, stipend, housing contribution | 2026/27 closed 15 January 2026 |
| MEXT | Japan | Research, undergraduate | Fully funded | Pakistan deadlines were May and June 2026 |
| Global Korea Scholarship | South Korea | Graduate | Embassy track | 2026 window was 12 to 25 February |
| Government of Ireland | Ireland | Master’s, PhD | €10,000 and fee waiver | Closed 12 March 2026 |
| Italy MAECI | Italy | Master’s, PhD | €10,800 for 9 months | Closed 26 March 2026 |
Next-round dates are not officially stated for most schemes, so we do not guess them. We could not open current pages for DAAD (Germany) or the Chinese Government Scholarship, so we confirm those at your consultation.
UK scholarships
Chevening is for one-year master’s study. It covers tuition, flights, visa cost and a living stipend, and needs two years of work experience (2,800 hours) and an unconditional offer from one of three courses you apply to. Its own English test was removed in 2020, but your university’s requirement still applies.
The Commonwealth Master’s covers tuition, return flights and a stipend of £1,712 a month (£2,000 in London). Pakistan is eligible, you apply to the CSC and a nominator, and the CSC says it requires no IELTS of its own. We could not confirm who the Pakistan nominator is. See our UK scholarships guide.
USA, Hungary, Japan and Korea
Fulbright through USEFP covers tuition, books, airfare, a stipend and insurance. It needs the GRE General test and, for selected candidates, TOEFL. A master’s needs 16 years of education. See study in the USA.
Stipendium Hungaricum covers tuition fully, with a stipend and housing contribution. HEC listed 200 bachelor’s, 70 one-tier master’s, 100 master’s and 30 PhD places for 2026/27. See study in Hungary. MEXT research students receive a monthly allowance of JPY 143,000 to 145,000, tuition waiver and airfare; see study in Japan. For Korea, see study in South Korea.
Ireland, Italy and Finland
The Government of Ireland scholarship is partial: €10,000 and a tuition waiver. Italy’s MAECI grant does not cover regular bachelor’s degrees, and we could not confirm that Pakistan is on its eligible list. Tampere University in Finland offers 50% tuition scholarships that are highly selective. See Ireland, Italy and Finland.
Scholarships without IELTS?
Only the Commonwealth Master’s says it needs no IELTS of its own. Chevening dropped its own test, but your university sets one. Fulbright needs TOEFL. Others do not state a test or leave it to the university. See study abroad without IELTS and English tests.
Schemes that do not suit most applicants
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are for research fellows and PhD students only, with Pakistan’s deadline on 31 October 2026. HEC need-based scholarships are for study in Pakistan. Vanier in Canada is archived. We would rather tell you than waste your time.
How we help
We check eligibility, plan documents and tell you honestly which schemes fit your profile. Compare countries on our study abroad destinations page. We cannot guarantee a scholarship or a visa.
Prepare now for the next rounds
Most schemes recruit once a year and next dates are not yet published. Use the gap to collect your degree certificates, build work experience if the scheme needs it (Chevening asks for 2,800 hours) and decide whether a GRE or an English test is needed. Fulbright needs the GRE General test, with a minimum of 145 per section.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries give fully funded scholarships?
Chevening and the Commonwealth Master’s (UK), Fulbright (USA) and MEXT (Japan) are fully funded, and Stipendium Hungaricum covers tuition with a stipend.
Can I get a scholarship without IELTS?
Only the Commonwealth Master’s says it requires no IELTS of its own. Others depend on your university or need another test.
When should I apply for scholarships?
Most rounds closed between January and October 2026, and next dates are not announced. Prepare early: work experience, degree results and test scores.
Is Chevening open now?
No. The 2027-28 round closed in October 2026.
Can you guarantee a scholarship?
No. The scholarship provider decides. We check your eligibility and documents.
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Official sources: Chevening · Commonwealth Master’s · Fulbright USEFP · Stipendium Hungaricum · Study in Japan. Figures checked on 11 October 2026. Reviewed by Yasir Khan, British Council registered consultant, LAMTANS Consultants. Last updated 11 October 2026. Rules change, so we confirm the latest position at your consultation.