This page tracks which international scholarships are open for Pakistani students, the official deadlines, and where to apply. All status information comes from official program portals. The last-checked date for each row is shown in the table.
GoPunjab is an independent information website. We do not run any scholarship program and cannot submit applications on your behalf. Always verify information from the official program portal before applying.
Scholarships status table
Table last updated: 4 November 2026.
| Program | Country | Level | Status | Deadline | Apply link | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | UK | Master’s (taught) | Opening Soon | Opens 10 Nov 2026 · Closes 8 Dec 2026, 4 p.m. GMT | portal.csccentralonline.org.uk | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Chevening | UK | Master’s | Closed | Closed Oct 2026 — next cycle Aug 2027 | chevening.org | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Fulbright (USEFP) | USA | Master’s / PhD | Closed | Check the official portal | usefp.org | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | EU | Master’s | Check the official portal | Check the official portal | erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Türkiye Burslari | Turkey | UG / Master’s / PhD | Check the official portal | Check the official portal | turkiyeburslari.gov.tr | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Hungary | UG / Master’s / PhD | Check the official portal | Check the official portal | studyinhungary.hu | 2 Nov 2026 |
| CSC China | China | UG / Master’s / PhD | Check the official portal | Check the official portal | csc.edu.cn | 2 Nov 2026 |
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK)
Opens 10 November 2026 · Closes 8 December 2026, 16:00 GMT
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships fund a one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university. The scholarship covers tuition, return airfare, monthly living allowance and other approved costs. Pakistan is a listed eligible country.
Applications open 10 November 2026. The application portal is portal.csccentralonline.org.uk. You must also apply to a participating UK university. Both applications are required.
Read the full guide: Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2027/28 for Pakistani Students
Chevening Scholarship (UK)
Closed — prepare for the August 2027 cycle
Chevening funds one-year master’s degrees at UK universities for future leaders from over 160 countries. Pakistan is an eligible country. The 2027/28 cycle closed in October 2026.
The next cycle opens in August 2027. Check chevening.org for the Pakistan-specific deadline when it opens.
Fulbright (USEFP)
Closed as of 2 November 2026
The 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program and the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship are listed as “Closed Now” on the USEFP website. The status of Fulbright PhD and Master’s programs for the next cycle was not confirmed from the official portal as of 2 November 2026.
Check usefp.org directly for the current cycle status and opening dates.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EU)
Status: check the official portal — deadline not confirmed
Erasmus Mundus funds two-year joint master’s degrees offered by consortia of EU universities. Scholarships are awarded by individual programme consortia, not through a single central application. Pakistan eligibility varies by programme. Application windows typically run October to January.
Check each programme’s official page via the EACEA catalogue at erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu and contact the consortium directly to confirm Pakistan eligibility.
Türkiye Burslari (Turkey)
Status: check the official portal — 2027/28 deadline not confirmed
Türkiye Burslari covers undergraduate, master’s and PhD degrees at Turkish universities. The scholarship includes tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, health insurance and language course. The 2027/28 deadline was not confirmed from the official portal as of 2 November 2026.
Official site: turkiyeburslari.gov.tr | Apply: tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr
Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary via HEC)
Status: check the official portal — 2027/28 deadline not confirmed
Stipendium Hungaricum covers undergraduate, master’s and PhD degrees at Hungarian universities. Pakistani students apply through the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The 2027/28 deadline was not confirmed from the official portal as of 2 November 2026.
Official site: studyinhungary.hu | HEC page: hec.gov.pk
CSC Chinese Government Scholarship
Status: check the official portal — 2027/28 deadline not confirmed
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) funds undergraduate, master’s and PhD studies in China. Pakistani students typically apply through HEC or the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad. The 2027/28 deadline was not confirmed from the official portal as of 2 November 2026.
Official site: csc.edu.cn | HEC page: hec.gov.pk
What to prepare before any international scholarship application
These documents are needed by most international scholarship programs. Prepare them early:
- Passport: Valid, with at least 12 months remaining beyond your proposed travel date.
- Academic transcripts: Official, attested transcripts for all degrees from matriculation onwards.
- Degree certificates: Attested copies. Include your provisional certificate if your final degree is pending.
- Language test: IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT is required for English-taught programs. Minimum scores vary by program. Check each program’s requirements.
- References: Two to three academic or professional referees with institutional email addresses. Contact them early as response times vary.
- Statement of purpose: A personal statement explaining your goals, why you need the scholarship and what you will do after your studies.
- Research proposal: Required for PhD and some research-based programs.
- CV: Summarize your academic and professional background in reverse chronological order.
How to avoid scholarship scams
No genuine international scholarship charges an application fee. Common signs of a scam:
- A website asks for Rs 500 to Rs 5,000 as a “processing fee” or “registration fee.”
- An agent guarantees selection in exchange for a fee.
- The apply link does not go to the official program portal.
Apply only through the official links in the table above. GoPunjab links to official portals and earns nothing from referrals.
GoPunjab is an independent information website. We are not affiliated with any scholarship program and we cannot help you get selected. All apply links on this page go to official program portals.