Commonwealth Master's & PhD Scholarships (UK)
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC UK via HEC Nominations)
Citizen of Pakistan/AJK, First class degree, HEC HAT test score
Available Programs
Open for Application
Upcoming Intakes
Fully Funded Schemes
National & overseas fully funded degree opportunities (Updated: 9 Oct 2026).
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC UK via HEC Nominations)
Citizen of Pakistan/AJK, First class degree, HEC HAT test score
Higher Education Commission (HEC) & Benazir Income Support Programme
Freshly enrolled undergraduate students in public universities from low-income families. Special quota for female students (50%) and persons with disabilities (2%).
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC UK) & HEC Pakistan
Permanent Pakistani citizen, 16 years education for Master's and 18 years for PhD. Must be nominated via HEC portal.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Pakistani citizens, Undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent), Minimum 2 years of work experience
China Scholarship Council (CSC) & Ministry of Education China
Pakistani nationals with valid passport and strong academic record. English-taught or Chinese-taught programs.
Tempus Public Foundation (Hungary) & HEC Pakistan
Pakistani/AJK citizens. HEC HAT score required. Minimum 50% in highest relevant degree.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany
Bachelor's degree in relevant subject with minimum 2 years professional experience. English or German proficiency.
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Republic of Türkiye
Minimum 70% for Undergraduate, 75% for Master's/PhD, 90% for Health Sciences. Under 21 years for BS, under 30 for MS, under 35 for PhD.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom
Pakistani citizen with undergraduate degree qualifying for UK master's entry. At least 2 years (2,800 hours) work experience.
United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP / US Dept of State)
Pakistani citizens with 16 years education for Master's or 18 years for PhD. GRE General score required. All disciplines welcome except clinical medicine.
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Jeddah
Citizens of IsDB member countries including Pakistan. Outstanding academic performance, commitment to home-country development.
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF), Government of the Punjab
Punjab domicile, secured at least 60% marks or CGPA 2.5 in BA/BSc/B.Com/BS in past 3 years. Monthly family income <= PKR 60,000.
United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP / US Dept of State)
Pakistani citizens with 16 years education for Master's or 18 years for PhD. GRE General required.
Scholarship Test Preparation
Practice English vocabulary, quantitative math, analytical reasoning, and general knowledge MCQs required for HEC HAT, GRE General, and screening tests.