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Tuition fees + monthly living allowance + reimbursed student visa and Etudes en France fee + free French language Government

France Excellence Pakistan - Climate Change

Partner universities · France

A France Excellence award run by Campus France Pakistan for the French government, open to Pakistani nationals aged 28 or under who start one of the listed master's programmes in climate, environment, energy or agro-food fields in France. Applications go through the Etudes en France platform, plus directly to the university for a few of the listed programmes, and the closing date for this round is 18 November 2026. The call page lists the benefits, including tuition and a monthly living allowance, but does not publish the amount of the monthly allowance. Official source: https://www.pakistan.campusfrance.org/2027-call-france-excellence-pakistan-climate-change (checked 29 October 2026). In full: classes before departure.

Apply by 18 Nov 2026
Government

Ernst Mach Grant - worldwide (OeAD, Austrian Federal Ministry)

Partner universities · Austria

An OeAD grant (the Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation, financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research) for PhD students, postgraduates, postdocs and young researchers from any country except Austria to do a 1-9 month research or study stay at an Austrian university, so Pakistani candidates are inside the target group and apply to the OeAD call itself. Applicants who are already regular students at an Austrian university or permanently resident in Austria are excluded. The 2027/2028 call closes on 1 December 2026; the call page does not state the monthly rate. Official source: https://oead.at/de/aktuelles/artikel/2026/09/oead-scholarship-programmes-and-further-grants-to-austria-for-2027-28 (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 01 Dec 2026
Full tuition + monthly stipend + economy airfare Government

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Partner universities · United Kingdom

Master's scholarships funded by the UK government (FCDO) and run by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for students from eligible lower- and middle-income Commonwealth countries (Pakistan qualifies), to take a one-year master's linked to a CSC development theme. Covers course fees, a monthly stipend and airfares; you apply directly on the CSC Apply system alongside a UK university admission. Applications for the 2027/28 academic year open 10 November 2026 and close in mid-December 2026 (the CSC site confirms the exact date when the round opens). Official source: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/commonwealth-shared-scholarship-university-bids/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 08 Dec 2026
Full cost of study + maintenance stipend + travel University

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Partner universities · United Kingdom

Fully funded postgraduate scholarships at the University of Cambridge (founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) covering the full cost of study, a maintenance stipend and travel for PhD, master's and some postdoctoral courses. You apply to a Cambridge course and then to Gates Cambridge; for entry in 2027 the deadline is 8 December 2026 for most applicants outside the US, with a 6 January 2027 deadline for courses whose Cambridge deadline falls in January (US residents: 14 October 2026, now closed). Official source: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 08 Dec 2026
EUR 2,500 per month for 12 months + EUR 500 settling-in allowance + health coverage Government

MOPGA - Visiting Fellowship Programme for Early-Career Researchers

Partner universities · France

A fellowship of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, implemented by Campus France, that brings foreign early-career researchers (PhD defended between December 2021 and December 2026) to a French laboratory for a twelve-month research stay; it is postdoctoral mobility, not a degree scholarship. The French host institution files the application, so a candidate must find a host lab first, and the official timeline is 15 September 2026 for opening and 15 December 2026 for the deadline. Official source: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/mopga-2027 (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 15 Dec 2026
EUR 2,100 per month (rate from 1 January 2026), paid for 12, 18 or 36 months, plus travel and social security cover Government

France Excellence Eiffel - Doctorate

Partner universities · France

The doctorate track of the France Excellence Eiffel programme, on the French government's official doctoral portal, for PhD candidates up to 35 years old registered in a French doctoral school. That page states the allowance as EUR 2,100 per month from 1 January 2026 for 12, 18 or 36 months, and the Eiffel regulations add international and domestic travel and social security cover. As with the master's track the French host institution submits the application, and the current call closes 6 January 2027. Official source: https://doctorat.gouv.fr/en/before/funding/france-excellence-eiffel/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 06 Jan 2027
EUR 1,200 per month (rate from 1 January 2026) plus international and domestic travel Government

France Excellence Eiffel - Master's

Partner universities · France

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs scholarship for studying a master's in France, now run by Campus France under the single name France Excellence Eiffel and covering both master's and doctorate tracks. Students cannot submit their own file: a French higher-education institution must deposit the candidate, so the real first step is to get the school to nominate you before the Campus France cut-off of 6 January 2027, and master's applicants must be 29 or younger. The official 2026 regulations PDF (https://tz.diplomatie.gouv.fr/files/tz/files/Relations%20franco-tanzaniennes/regulations_eiffel_program_2026_envf.pdf) sets the master's allowance at EUR 1,200 per month from 1 January 2026 for up to 12 months in M2, 24 months in M1 or 36 months in an engineering programme. Official source: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program (checked 29 October 2026). In full: , social security cover and French language classes; tuition not paid but government scholars are exempt from tuition charges.

Apply by 06 Jan 2027
Full tuition fee of a one or two year master's programme (first and second year, subject to satisfactory results) University

KTH Scholarship

KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Sweden

KTH's own tuition-fee scholarship for fee-paying (non-EU) master's students, awarded primarily on academic excellence plus motivation to contribute to sustainable development; about 9% of admitted applicants were nominated in 2026. You must first apply for a master's programme at KTH as your first choice via universityadmissions.se; scholarship applications open 1 December 2026 and close 15 January 2027, with results announced 1 April 2027 (dates as printed on the page, last updated 13 October 2026). Official source: https://www.kth.se/en/studies/master/admissions/scholarships/kth-scholarship-1.72827 (checked 29 October 2026). In full: ; living costs not included.

Apply by 15 Jan 2027
Government

Ernst Mach Grant for Studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences

Partner universities · Austria

OeAD's Ernst Mach line for undergraduate and graduate (Bachelor's or master's) students from non-European countries to study at an Austrian university of applied sciences, funded for 4-10 months. The 2027/2028 call, published by OeAD in September 2026, closes on 1 February 2027; the monthly amount is not given on the call page. Related OeAD lines in the same call are the Ernst Mach Follow-up Grant (postdocs/lecturers from non-European developing countries, deadline 1 February 2027) and Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET, which is limited to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, so it is not open to Pakistanis. Official source: https://oead.at/de/aktuelles/artikel/2026/09/oead-scholarship-programmes-and-further-grants-to-austria-for-2027-28 (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 01 Feb 2027
Full tuition + accommodation + monthly stipend Government

Türkiye Bursları (Türkiye Scholarships)

Partner universities · Türkiye

Government-funded scheme run by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) for associate, bachelor's, master's and PhD study at Turkish universities; it also includes university and department placement. The official programme pages state applications are received every year between 10 January and 20 February through the TBBS online system, free of charge (the 2026 round closed on 20 February 2026, so the next round is expected in the same January-February 2027 window). Stipend figures are quoted from the official Full-Time Scholarships page; note that no scholarships are awarded in the health sciences. Official source: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/fulltimeprograms (checked 29 October 2026). In full: (undergraduate 6,500 TL, master's 9,500 TL, PhD 13,000 TL) + one-year Turkish language course + health insurance + one-off flight tickets.

Apply by 20 Feb 2027
Monthly stipend + accommodation support + tuition fees + health insurance + one-year Turkish language course + Government

YTB - IsDB Joint Scholarship Programme (Türkiye Scholarships)

Partner universities · Türkiye

Co-funded by YTB and the Islamic Development Bank for high-achieving students from IsDB member countries (Pakistan is eligible) and Muslim communities elsewhere, at associate, bachelor's, master's and PhD level in Türkiye. Applications go in through the ordinary Türkiye Scholarships website - candidates must tick ”Yes” under ”Joint Scholarship Programs” - and the published 2026 dates were 10 January to 20 February 2026, the same window as the main Türkiye Bursları round. Eligible fields of study and countries are listed on the announcement page. Official source: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/announcements/ytb-islamic-development-bank-isdb-joint-scholarship-program-2026-applicaiton-period-122 (checked 29 October 2026). In full: one-time round-trip airfare.

Apply by 20 Feb 2027
Full tuition + SEK 12,000 per month + one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 Government

SI Pioneering Women in STEM (Swedish Institute)

Partner universities · Sweden

Swedish Institute scholarship, funded by the Swedish government, for women starting an eligible STEM master's programme in Sweden. Only female citizens of the ten listed countries qualify - Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam - so Bangladeshi applicants are covered while Pakistani applicants are not. Benefits and dates match the Global Professionals award: full tuition, SEK 12,000 per month, a SEK 15,000 travel grant, and an SI portal application window of 8-24 February 2027. Official source: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/pioneeringwomeninstem/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 24 Feb 2027
Full tuition + SEK 12,000 per month + one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 Government

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (Swedish Institute)

Partner universities · Sweden

Swedish Institute academic scholarship, funded by the Swedish government, for a master's programme in Sweden that leads into professional work in the student's home region. It is a two-step process: apply for an eligible master's programme on universityadmissions.se during the first round (6 October 2026 to 15 January 2027) and then apply in the SI scholarship portal, which is open 8-24 February 2027 and closes at 14:59 CET. Applicants must show both work experience (at least 3,000 hours) and leadership experience, the eligible nationalities are the 34 countries on the SI list (Bangladesh is included, Pakistan is not), and the award pays full tuition, SEK 12,000 per month, a SEK 15,000 travel grant and a networking component. Official source: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 24 Feb 2027
Tuition + living stipend + round-trip airfare + related costs Multilateral

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

Partner universities

World Bank/Japan graduate scholarships for a master's degree at participating universities worldwide, for mid-career nationals of eligible developing countries with relevant work experience; Pakistan is listed as an eligible country. Coverage includes tuition, a monthly living stipend and round-trip airfare. The official page shows the 2027 application cycle open across two windows - Window 1 closes 26 February 2027 and Window 2 closes 21 May 2027. Official source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/jj-wbgsp (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 26 Feb 2027
Government

Heinrich Boell Foundation Scholarships for International Students

Partner universities · Germany

The Heinrich Boell Foundation (publicly funded, Green-affiliated) awards German study scholarships to international applicants at undergraduate, master's and doctoral level, with two application rounds per year. The official page states the online portal opens 15 January 2027 and closes 1 March 2027, with the second round running 15 July 2027 to 1 September 2027, and it gives priority to candidates applying from abroad rather than those already in Germany; applicants from DAC-listed developing countries are a stated priority group. The page does not print a stipend figure, so check the foundation's funding rates page before quoting an amount. Official source: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 01 Mar 2027
University

Global Futures Scholarships

University of Manchester · United Kingdom

The University of Manchester's institution-wide merit awards for international students starting full-time, on-campus master's courses in September 2027, with dedicated awards for students from Pakistan and other South Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka). The official page states the University offers awards totalling more than GBP 6 million but prints no per-award amount or closing date; applications are made via an online form issued to offer-holders. Official source: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/global-futures-scholarship/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 30 Mar 2027
EUR 992 per month for students, EUR 1,400 per month for doctoral candidates Government

Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) Scholarships for International Students and Doctoral Candidates

Partner universities · Germany

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation is a publicly funded political foundation whose international programme supports Bachelor's/master's students (EUR 992 per month) and doctoral candidates (EUR 1,400 per month) from non-EU countries at German state universities. Applicants living in their home region apply through the relevant KAS country office; the KAS page requires very good German (B2 level) for the study line. The published closing date is '15 July (12 o'clock noon)' of each year, so the next round closes 15 July 2027. Official source: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=10000108 (checked 29 October 2026).

Apply by 15 Jul 2027
Income-based cash grant + canteen meals + accommodation Government

ADISURC Campania Regional Scholarship (Bando di Concorso)

Partner universities · Italy

Campania's ADSU/ADISURC (the 'Campania in Movement' right-to-study agency) grants an income-based cash scholarship together with a free daily canteen meal and, for out-of-seat students, an accommodation place. Non-EU students are entitled to apply and must submit an ISEE Universitario Parificato; the 2026/27 call was published in July 2026 with application and ISEE-parificato deadlines set in the notice, so confirm the live round on the official site.

No closing date published
Full tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation + medical insurance + travel subsidy Government

ANSO Scholarship for Young Scholars (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Partner universities · China

CAS/Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) scholarship for master's and PhD study at UCAS, USTC and CAS institutes, aimed largely at students from developing countries (age limits: born after 1996 for master's, 1991 for PhD). Degree programme funds roughly 100-200 master's and about 300 PhD students a year and covers tuition, a stipend, accommodation, insurance and a travel subsidy. The previous cycle's call closed 31 January; the 2027 call was not yet posted, so no closing date is given. Official source: https://www.anso.org.cn/programmes/talent/scholarship/202510/t20251015_786021.html (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Income-based cash grant + canteen meals + accommodation Government

ARDis Friuli Venezia Giulia Unified Regional Benefits Call (DSU FVG)

Partner universities · Italy

ARDis (formerly Opera University Studies) runs Friuli Venezia Giulia's annual 'unified call for regional benefits' covering degree, master's and PhD students at the region's universities. The package is an income-based cash scholarship plus canteen meals and, where awarded, a residence place; non-EU students applying from abroad must file an ISEE parificato and register through the portal. The A.Y. 2026/2027 unified call is published on the official ARDis site, which lists the exact amounts and deadline. Official source: https://www.ardis.fvg.it/upload/schede/1784804862.pdf (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Full tuition + monthly subsistence allowance (incl. housing) + books + medical + travel Multilateral

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Partner universities

ADB's Japan-funded scholarships for full-time master's degrees at designated ADB-JSP partner institutions in the Asia-Pacific. The official ADB pages confirm the program is active and that it covers full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence allowance including housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel. You apply directly to the chosen partner institution, so the deadline is that university's admission deadline for the year you wish to enrol. Official source: https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/funds/japan-scholarship-program-jsp (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Full tuition + return airfares + contribution to living costs + health cover Government

Australia Awards Scholarships

Partner universities · Australia

Australian Government (DFAT) awards to study in Australia, open to nationals of participating countries; Pakistan is included in the Australia Awards - South Asia & Mongolia round. The official page lists full tuition fees, return airfares, a contribution to living expenses and medical insurance as benefits. Applications for the next intake reopen in early 2027 (most country rounds close around 30 April), so no closing date is posted yet. Official source: https://australiaawardssouthasiamongolia.org/scholarships/ (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Tuition fee offset + a living allowance (stipend), paid by the university Government

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

Partner universities · Australia

Commonwealth funding that Australian universities use to award RTP Scholarships (a tuition fee offset plus a tax-free living allowance) to domestic and international students in higher-degree-by-research programs (research master's and PhD). There is no central deadline - you apply through each university's HDR scholarship rounds, so check the specific university's intake dates. Official source: https://www.education.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 800-1,400 per month for 3-11 months Government

Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM for Students

Partner universities · Germany

The state of Baden-Wurttemberg's own scholarship for incoming international students from partner universities abroad doing a study or research stay at a Baden-Wurttemberg (FH/Uni) institution; the award is EUR 800-1,400 per month for a period of 3 to 11 months. It is still running for 2026/27, but applications go exclusively through the host university's International Office, which nominates the student, so apply to your university and observe its internal deadline rather than a single national date. Official source: https://www.bw-stipendium.de/en/scholarships (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 2,000 per month + health insurance in Spain Government

Becas MAEC-AECID - Africa-Med Master Programme

Partner universities · Spain

Spanish foreign-ministry/AECID cooperation-fund scholarships for citizens of the African and Middle East countries listed in the call who are permanent civil servants or public employees (including education and university staff). The 2026-2027 resolution offered up to 30 scholarships for a full-time official master's of up to 60 credits in Spain, 1 September 2026 - 31 July 2027, at EUR 2,000 a month with health insurance; total budget EUR 686,400. Applications run through the AECID electronic office and the 2026 window was 2-15 July (the call is published annually around June-July in the BOE). Official source: https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2026/07/01/pdfs/BOE-B-2026-22411.pdf (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 1,500 per month + health insurance in Spain Government

Becas MAEC-AECID - Diplomatic School Programme (Escuela Diplomatica)

Partner universities · Spain

AECID line of the MAEC-AECID scholarships for Latin America, Africa and Asia: up to 11 scholarships for citizens of those countries who are civil servants or members of the public systems of the countries listed in the call, to take the Escuela Diplomatica's Permanent Training Master in Diplomacy and International Relations in Spain, 2026-2027 edition, at EUR 1,500 a month plus health insurance (total budget EUR 156,420). Applications are filed on the AECID electronic office within 10 working days of the BOE extract; the 2026 call closed on 3 June 2026 and applications must be in Spanish. Official source: https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2026/05/20/pdfs/BOE-B-2026-16321.pdf (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 750 per month, up to 11 monthly payments Government

Camoes I.P. Fernao Mendes Pinto Scholarships

Partner universities · Portugal

Camoes, I.P. opening notice for 18 Fernao Mendes Pinto scholarships, funded by the Camoes I.P. state budget / Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for graduates or final-year students (foreign and Portuguese) carrying out scientific or professional training projects in Portuguese as a foreign language at Camoes I.P. language centres, lectureships or partner universities. Scholarships are EUR 750 a month (up to 11 payments) and run 1, 2 or 3 years (types 1-3). The 2026 call received applications 5-18 May 2026 through the Camoes I.P. Services Portal; the notice is republished each spring. Official source: https://www.instituto-camoes.pt/images/bolsas/bolsas_2026/Aviso_de_abertura_FMP_2026_ENG.pdf (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Monthly maintenance EUR 537.13 + monthly accommodation EUR 161.14 + tuition subsidy EUR 697 + annual books EUR 214.85 Government

Camoes I.P. Scholarships for Undergraduate Study in Portugal

Partner universities · Portugal

Portugal's cooperation and language agency Camoes, I.P. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) funds foreign nationals to do a bachelor's degree at a Portuguese public or recognised private institution. The tenders are opened country by country through the Portuguese diplomatic mission and local authorities, and each one fixes the number of places and the nationality rule - the 2026/2027 Angola tender, for example, had 2 places for Angolan nationals under 22 who finished secondary school in Angola, applied 3-10 June 2026, with the monthly amounts listed above. There is no single worldwide deadline: students must watch the notice published by the Portuguese embassy in their own country. Official source: https://luanda.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/a-embaixada/noticias/abertura-de-concurso-%E2%80%93-bolsas-de-estudo-para-licenciatura-em-portugal-ano-letivo-2026-2027-do-cam%C3%B5es,-i-p (checked 29 October 2026). In full: + one-off installation EUR 268.57.

No closing date published
CAD 40,000 per year for up to 36 months Government

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS-D)

Partner universities · Canada

The Government of Canada doctoral award (NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR) that replaced the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, and the Vanier site now points students here. International students are eligible alongside Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons, but they must already be registered in a doctoral program at an eligible Canadian university, so admission to a Canadian PhD comes first and the file goes through that university's internal competition; the agency-side closing date shown on the page is 17 October each year (the 17 October 2026 round has passed, so the next competition is autumn 2027). Official source: https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-graduate-research-scholarship-doctoral-program (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
CAD 70,000 per year for up to 24 months Government

Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA)

Partner universities · Canada

Postdoctoral research funding from the tri-agencies that replaced the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (the Banting site now says it is no longer accepting applications and refers applicants here). It is doctoral/postdoctoral level only and a candidate is put forward from a Canadian research institution, so a Canadian host is needed: CIHR states that international applicants are eligible provided they are enrolled in or have completed their doctorate at a Canadian institution, or are already doing the postdoctoral work in Canada. Closing dates are annual - CIHR in mid-September, SSHRC around 10 September and NSERC on 17 October - so the next round is autumn 2027. Official source: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54340.html (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Full tuition + monthly stipend + economy airfare Government

Chevening Master's Awards

Partner universities · United Kingdom

UK government (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) scholarships for a one-year taught master's in any subject, covering tuition, a monthly living stipend, economy airfare and arrival/departure allowances. Open to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries (Pakistan included) with at least two years' work experience; you apply yourself, no nomination is needed. Applications run each August-October for the following autumn intake - the 2027-28 round closed in October 2026 and the next round is expected to open in 2027. Official source: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/ (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Full tuition + free on-campus accommodation + monthly stipend + comprehensive medical insurance Government

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) - Type A (bilateral/embassy) & Type B (university)

Partner universities · China

Fully funded CSC for bachelor's, master's and doctoral study in China. Type A is applied through the Chinese embassy/dispatching authority in your country; Type B is applied directly to the host university. All applications are registered online at campuschina.org. For the autumn intake the online window typically runs December to March/April; a published closing date for the round a student would apply to now was not stated on the official page, so none is given here. The official embassy/CSC pages confirm coverage (tuition, accommodation, stipend, insurance) but do not print the RMB figures, so amounts are left unquoted. Official source: https://id.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sgdt/202510/t20251027_11741674.htm (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Full University and college fees + a living-costs grant University

Clarendon Fund

Partner universities · United Kingdom

University of Oxford's graduate scholarship scheme covering University and college fees plus a grant towards living costs for PhD and master's students of any nationality. There is no separate Clarendon form - you are considered automatically if you apply for Oxford graduate admission by the relevant December or January funding deadline for your course. Consideration deadlines for entry in 2027 fall in December 2026 and January 2027 depending on the division. Official source: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/funding/clarendon/applicants (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Full tuition + monthly stipend + airfare Government

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

Partner universities · United Kingdom

UK-government (FCDO) doctoral scholarships administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for citizens of the least developed countries and most vulnerable states, for full-time PhD study in the UK; they cover tuition, a monthly stipend and travel. Note this award is NOT open to most South Asian applicants, including Pakistan. The scheme runs annually; applications for the 2027/28 intake have already closed and the next round typically opens in late summer. Official source: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-vulnerable-states/ (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 992 per month for graduates, EUR 1,300 for doctoral candidates Government

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

Partner universities · Germany

The DAAD EPOS programme funds development-related postgraduate degrees (12-42 month master's, LLM, MBA and doctorate courses) at German state universities for graduates of developing and newly industrialised countries who have at least two years of relevant professional experience. Stipends are EUR 992 per month for graduates and EUR 1,300 for doctoral candidates. There is no central deadline: the official page is explicit that applications must be sent directly to the individual degree course and that applications sent to the DAAD are not forwarded, so each listed course sets its own closing date. Official source: https://www.daad.de/en/information-services-for-higher-education-institutions/further-information-on-daad-programmes/epos/ (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 1,400 per month + insurance cover, funded for up to four years Government

DAAD Doctoral Programmes in Germany

Partner universities · Germany

DAAD's core full-PhD award for foreign graduates to carry out their doctorate at a German state university, paid at EUR 1,400 per month for a maximum of four years, with additional insurance benefits. Applications are submitted online in the DAAD portal and can be made from 1 June onwards. As with the master's line, the page says the closing date is updated annually in the second quarter, so the applicable date is the one published for your country in the portal. Official source: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=57135739 (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 992 per month + health, accident and personal liability insurance cover Government

DAAD Study Scholarships - Master's Studies for All Academic Disciplines

Partner universities · Germany

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service, funded by the federal ministries) full master's scholarship for foreign graduates of any discipline to study at a German state university or university of applied sciences. The programme page lists EUR 992 per month plus insurance cover, funding beginning in October 2027 for the next round, and online applications in the DAAD portal opening on 1 June. The page states that application deadlines are 'updated annually in the second quarter' and are country-specific, so the closing date must be read from the DAAD portal entry rather than assumed. Official source: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=50026200 (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
EUR 300 per month (EUR 150 from the Federal Government, EUR 150 from a private sponsor) Government

Deutschlandstipendium (National Scholarship Programme)

Partner universities · Germany

A public-private scholarship run under the Federal Ministry of Education and Research: EUR 300 per month, half paid by the federal government and half by a private sponsor, for at least two semesters. The official page says it supports high-achieving and committed students 'from all over the world', so nationality and income are not barriers - but it is only payable to students already admitted/enrolled at a German university. Applications go directly to your own university, which sets its own annual selection round, so there is no single nationwide deadline. Official source: https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/services/english/the-deutschlandstipendium-best-of-both-worlds-for-students.html (checked 29 October 2026).

No closing date published
Income-based cash grant + accommodation place + canteen meals Government

DiSCo Lazio Regional Right-to-Study Scholarship (DSU Lazio)

Partner universities · Italy

LazioDisco (DiSCo Lazio) is the Lazio region's agency for the right to university study, awarding cash scholarships together with accommodation places and canteen services. Non-EU students whose families reside abroad are eligible but must obtain an ISEE Universitario Parificato through an Italian CAF before the deadline stated in the call. The 2026/27 call opened in June 2026 (application deadline around late July 2026, ISEE-parificato window closing later); the official site is the source for the current round. Official source: https://laziodisco.it/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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Cash grant varying with family income and student status + free university canteen + free accommodation Government

DSU Toscana Regional Right-to-Education Scholarship

Partner universities · Italy

The Tuscany regional agency for the right to education (DSU Toscana/ARDSU) runs an annual public competition for scholarships open to students enrolled at Tuscan universities, and its English pages state that extra-EU students, students from developing countries and EU students each apply through their own track (extra-EU applicants certify family income/standard of living through their home-country authorities or their embassy in Italy). Winners get a means-tested cash grant plus free canteen meals, a dormitory place and exemption from the regional study tax. For 2026/2027 the bachelor's and master's application window ran 20 July - 7 September 2026, while the doctoral and specialisation schools window runs 25 September - 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.dsu.toscana.it/-/foreign-students (checked 29 October 2026). In full: (or a place at EUR 262.50/month for non-winners) + regional study-tax exemption.

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Income-based cash grant + accommodation place + canteen meals Government

EDISU Piemonte Right-to-Education Scholarship (Bando di Concorso)

Partner universities · Italy

Piedmont's regional EDISU right-to-education award for students enrolled at Piedmont universities; the benefit package is an income-based cash scholarship plus, if awarded, a residence place and free canteen meals. Non-EU students applying from abroad are eligible but must first obtain an ISEE parificato certificate through an Italian CAF (tax office). The 2026/27 call ran July to early September 2026 and is now closed; the next call is published each spring/summer. Official source: https://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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Income-based cash grant + accommodation + canteen meals Government

ER.GO Scholarship (Emilia-Romagna regional right-to-study benefits)

Partner universities · Italy

ER.GO is Emilia-Romagna's regional agency for the right to study, serving students at the Bologna, Ferrara, Modena-Reggio Emilia and Parma universities. Benefits combine an income-based cash scholarship with accommodation and canteen services; non-EU students resident abroad apply using an ISEE parificato certificate issued by a CAF. The official page defers to each annual call for exact amounts and the mandatory deadline; the 2026/27 round has already run, so check the site for the next call. Official source: https://www.er-go.it/international-students/benefits/focus-on-scholarship (checked 29 October 2026).

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Tuition/participation fees + a monthly allowance of EUR 1,400 Multilateral

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM)

Partner universities

The EU's flagship fully-funded joint master's: you study a two-year master across at least two universities in different countries. The Erasmus+ Programme Guide sets a top-up for scholars of EUR 1,400 per month (for travel, visa, installation and subsistence) on top of covered participation/tuition fees. Each individual EMJM programme runs its own call, so there is no single deadline - most programme applications open in the autumn and close between October and January for the following intake. Official source: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-b/key-action-2/erasmus-mundus-action (checked 29 October 2026).

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Tuition + living stipend + round-trip airfare + health insurance Government

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Partner universities · United States

US Department of State awards that let graduate students, young professionals and artists from outside the US take a master's or a PhD at an American university. There is no single worldwide closing date: each country's Fulbright commission or US embassy sets its own deadline and its own online forms, so students must open the country list on the apply page. For Pakistan the commission is the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (usefp.org/scholarships/fulbright-degree.cfm), whose Fulbright degree round for the 2027-2028 academic year closed on 1 April 2026; that USEFP page lists the coverage as tuition, stipend, airfare and health insurance. Official source: https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/about/foreign-student-program (checked 29 October 2026).

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Full tuition (NIIED support up to KRW 5,000,000) + monthly allowance of KRW 1,000,000 + round-trip airfare + Government

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) - Graduate Degree (Master's / PhD)

Partner universities · South Korea

Korean Government (MOE/NIIED) fully funded scholarship for graduate study, taken as about 1 year of Korean-language training plus a 2-3 year master's/doctoral degree. Applied via the embassy track or the university track; graduate applications typically open around February-March each year. Benefits per the official programme page: round-trip airfare, KRW 1,000,000 monthly allowance, KRW 200,000 settlement allowance, KRW 210,000-240,000 research allowance, tuition support and medical insurance. No dated closing for the round applying now was posted, so deadline is left blank. Official source: https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/scholarship/gkscholarships.html (checked 29 October 2026). In full: settlement allowance + research allowance.

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Full tuition + monthly living allowance + round-trip airfare + 1-year Korean language training + settlement allowance Government

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) - Undergraduate Degree (GKS-U)

Partner universities · South Korea

Korean Government fully funded scholarship for a bachelor's degree, covering about 1 year of Korean-language study plus a 4-year undergraduate programme. The official 2027 GKS-U application guidelines were announced on studyinkorea.go.kr in September 2026, so this round is live; undergraduate applications are handled by embassies/universities per the attached guidelines. Benefits include full tuition, a monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, Korean-language training and a settlement allowance. The precise closing date is only in the downloadable guidelines (not printed on the page), so no date is asserted here. Official source: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/gksNoticeRead.do?bbsId=BBSMSTR_000000000461&nttId=4522 (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 10,000 stipend for one year Government

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship

Partner universities · Ireland

Scholarships from the Government of Ireland, administered by the Higher Education Authority, offering a stipend of EUR 10,000 for one year of full-time master's or PhD study (NFQ levels 9-10) in Ireland. Open to non-EU international students, including Pakistanis, who hold an offer from an Irish institution. The scheme runs an annual call that typically opens in late January and closes in mid-March; the 2026 round closed on 12 March 2026 and the 2027 call is expected in early 2027. Official source: https://hea.ie/policy/internationalisation/goi-ies/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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At least GBP 10,000 toward tuition fees Government

GREAT Scholarships (Pakistan)

Partner universities · United Kingdom

Awards under the UK government's GREAT Britain campaign, run by the British Council together with participating UK universities, giving at least GBP 10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught master's. Open to Pakistani nationals applying to a specific participating university's GREAT award; students apply directly to that university. The round usually opens in the first half of each year; 2026-27 applications have closed and 2027-28 details are posted on the Study UK page when the round reopens. Official source: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/great-scholarships (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 650 per month + exemption from tuition fees and free textbooks Government

Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships for Foreign and Greek-Origin Students (Directorate E3)

Partner universities · Greece

Real Greek national programme: Directorate E3 of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards 50 scholarships per academic year to foreign nationals and ethnic-Greek permanent residents abroad for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Greek higher-education institutions, with a monthly allowance of EUR 650.00, exemption from tuition fees and free textbooks. Candidates apply to the Greek diplomatic mission covering their country of residence; the 2026-2027 call closed on 27 July 2026 (within 30 days of publication), and the eligible-country list is issued with each call as an annex to the notice. Official source: https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/el/mexico/news/programma-khoregeses-penenta-50-upotrophion-proptukhiakon-kai-metaptukhiakon-spoudon-se-ellenika-aei-akademaikou-etous-20262027.html (checked 29 October 2026).

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Tuition + airfare + textbooks + living stipend + health insurance Government

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Partner universities · United States

A ten-month, non-degree professional fellowship at a US university for mid-career professionals with a record of public service and leadership; it is funded by the US Department of State and run as a Fulbright exchange, so there is no graduate degree at the end. Applications go through the US embassy or Fulbright commission of the applicant's own country, and each post announces its own closing date (the USEFP page for Pakistan asks for 8-18 years of professional experience after 16 years of schooling, and the 2027 cycle closed on 20 May 2026). The listed coverage - tuition, airfare, textbooks, stipend and health insurance - is quoted from the USEFP Humphrey page. Official source: https://www.usefp.org/scholarships/humphrey.cfm (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 3,000 (year 1) + EUR 2,400 (year 2) University

IDIL Merit Support for International Master's Students (Occitanie / Universite de Montpellier)

Partner universities · France

The IDIL scheme backs excellence-track international students admitted to an eligible master's programme at Universite de Montpellier (Occitanie region), providing financial support of EUR 3,000 in master 1 and EUR 2,400 in master 2, plus accommodation and campus services for selected programmes. It is aimed at non-French students newly admitted to an IDIL master's track who have not recently studied in France. The award is granted automatically to eligible admittees, so there is no separate open deadline; confirm eligibility with the IDIL office after admission. Official source: https://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/accueil-des-etudiants-internationaux-2/la-prise-en-charge-idil/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 700 per month, up to 18 consecutive months Government

IKY State Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies in Greece (ESPA 2021-2027)

Partner universities · Greece

The Hellenic State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) competes annually for 350 postgraduate scholarships (2025-2026 round) for full-time, in-person master's programmes at Greek universities, co-funded by the ESPA 2021-2027 operational programme. Holders receive monthly allowance of EUR 700 for a maximum of 18 months. The call text (PDF on iky.gr) states that applicants need a Greek tax number (AFM), a Greek university diploma or a recognised equivalent foreign diploma (with DOATAP grade equivalence) graded at least 'Very Good' (6.50+), must not already hold a master's and must have a per-capita income below EUR 16,000. Applications go in on https://ams.iky.gr/; the 2025-2026 round ran 17 November 2025 to 12 January 2026, and the next annual call is normally announced in November. Official source: https://www.iky.gr/programma-chorigisis-ypotrofion-gia-ti-symmetochi-se-metaptychiaka-programmata-spoudon-akad-etous-2025-2026/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 10,800 for 9 months + tuition waiver Government

Invest Your Talent in Italy (IYT)

Partner universities · Italy

MAECI / Uni-Italia programme (run with ICE, Italian universities and companies) offering a nine-month scholarship of EUR 10,800 and tuition-fee exemption on English-taught master's degrees, with an internship component. The programme still runs: the 2026-2027 call was open with a deadline of 11 May 2026 (6 pm Italian time). It is limited to nationals of the participating countries listed on the IYT site (Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Tunisia, Turkiye, Uruguay, Vietnam); the country list is published with each annual call. Official source: https://www.esteri.it/en/servizi-opportunita/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/progetti-speciali/invest-your-talent-in-italy/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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Master's Tier I/II: full tuition, textbooks, university accommodation, medical insurance Government

Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship for International Students

Partner universities · UAE

Tiered awards for international students enrolled full-time in master's or PhD programmes at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a public university chartered and funded by the Government of Abu Dhabi. There is no separate scholarship application - every admission applicant is mapped to a tier on academic merit and slots are limited, and PhD research-path awards carry a work commitment with the university or a nominated entity after graduation. Figures are quoted verbatim from the official scholarship page; the site carries no current deadline (postgraduate admission for Spring 2027 is already closed and Fall 2027 dates are not yet published). Official source: https://www.ku.ac.ae/scholarship/graduate-research-teaching-scholarship-for-international-students (checked 29 October 2026). In full: , mobilisation/demobilisation flights and UAE visa fees. PhD (research path) Tier I/II: full tuition plus a basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED, with an additional monthly allowance of up to 20,000 AED (Tier I) or 10,000 AED (Tier II); Tier III PhD: 75% tuition waiver plus the 20,000 AED monthly stipend.

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About EUR 500 per month for bachelor's and master's students and EUR 700 per month for doctoral students Government

Latvian State Scholarships for Studies (VIAA)

Partner universities · Latvia

Scholarships of the State of Latvia for foreigners, administered by the Agency for International Programs in Education and Science (VIAA) under the Ministry of Education and Science; the official page carries the call for the 2026/2027 academic year and a numbered list of eligible partner countries (roughly 28, set by Latvia's bilateral co-operation agreements in education and science - Pakistan is not among the listed countries). The companion state portal studyinlatvia.lv gives the amounts (EUR 500 per month for bachelor's and master's, EUR 700 for doctoral) and states that applications for the 2026/2027 state scholarship for studies are closed; applications previously ran from 1 February to 1 April, and no date for the next call had been published as of late October 2026. Official source: https://www.viaa.gov.lv/en/latvian-state-scholarships (checked 29 October 2026). In full: (amounts shown on the official Study in Latvia portal).

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Grant covering study costs + monthly scholarship of 8 basic social amounts, EUR 592 in 2026 Government

Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master's Studies (Study in Lithuania)

Partner universities · Lithuania

Lithuanian state scholarships for full-time master's (and integrated) studies, published on the official national Study in Lithuania portal: 70 grants, each covering study costs (up to the national standard price of a study place) plus a monthly scholarship set at 8 basic social amounts, equal to EUR 592 in 2026. The country list on the page is Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, plus persons of Lithuanian origin - Pakistan is not among them. The 2026 call was announced on 19 February 2026 and closed on 20 April 2026; no date for the next call had been published. Official source: https://studyin.lt/scholarships/full-time-master-degree-studies/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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Study costs + EUR 592 per month (first/second cycle) or EUR 1,184 per month (third cycle) Government

Lithuanian State Scholarships for Short-Term Studies (Study in Lithuania)

Partner universities · Lithuania

The second Lithuanian state scholarship line for incoming international students on the official Study in Lithuania scholarships page, for short-term (semester-length) studies: study costs are covered and a monthly scholarship is paid, listed as EUR 592 for first- and second-cycle students and EUR 1,184 for third-cycle students. Eligibility follows the country list shown on the page. The 2026 round closed on 17 April 2026 and the page gives no date for the next call. Official source: https://studyin.lt/scholarships/ (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 10,800 total for 9 months (paid in instalments of 5,500 / 2,300 / 3,000) Government

MAECI Scholarships for Foreign Students (Study in Italy)

Partner universities · Italy

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) scholarships for non-EU students from the countries listed on the Study in Italy portal, plus Italian citizens resident abroad. The 2026-2027 call covers master's and AFAM programmes (9 months, age limit 28), PhD and supervised research (9 months, age limits 30/40), and 3-month Italian language courses; the grant is EUR 10,800 for 9 months (Nov 2026-Jul 2027) paid in three instalments, with MAECI collective health insurance and tuition/fees exemption at participating institutions. Applications go in on the Study in Italy portal; the 2026-2027 round closed 26 March 2026 and the next annual call is published in spring. Official source: https://www.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bando-26-27-ENG.pdf (checked 29 October 2026). In full: ; EUR 3,600 for the 3-month language scholarship.

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Tuition-fee support + monthly living allowance for postgraduate study Government

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)

Partner universities · Malaysia

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education award for international students to pursue postgraduate (master's and PhD) study at Malaysian public universities. The official portal shows the 2026/2027 call has closed (that round ran March-April 2026), so it is an ongoing annual scheme rather than one currently open; the next call is expected in the first few months of the year. Because no open-round closing date is published on the page, deadline is left blank. Exact MYR allowance figures were not printed on the official page and are not quoted here. Official source: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php (checked 29 October 2026).

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Tuition + monthly living allowance + return airfare + medical support Government

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Partner universities · Malaysia

Malaysian Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) programme for professionals from developing MTCP-recipient countries to pursue a master's degree in Malaysia; the award lasts 24-36 months and covers any study mode (coursework, mixed-mode or research). It is an annual round; the 2026 call closed in June 2026, so a currently open closing date is not shown and deadline is left blank. Specific MYR figures were not confirmable on the official page and are not invented here. Official source: https://mtcp.kln.gov.my/scholarship (checked 29 October 2026).

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Full tuition + living allowance + establishment allowance + medical insurance + travel Government

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Partner universities · New Zealand

New Zealand Government (NZ Aid Programme / Education NZ) fully-funded awards for study in New Zealand, covering full tuition, a living allowance, an establishment allowance, medical insurance, tutoring and research/thesis help, and return travel. Only nationals of eligible Pacific and selected Asian countries can apply (e.g. Samoa, Fiji, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia); Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are NOT on the eligible-country list. Each round runs March-April; the current round has closed and the next is expected to reopen around March (closing in April), so no confirmed date is posted yet. Official source: https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/scholars-get-ready-to-start-your-scholarship (checked 29 October 2026).

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Full tuition + round-trip airfare + monthly stipend of about JPY 144,000 (master's) / JPY 145,000 (doctoral) Government

MEXT Research Student Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) - Master's / Doctoral

Partner universities · Japan

MEXT graduate award for research (master's and doctoral) study at Japanese universities, applied through the Japanese embassy. Embassies normally open applications around April-May annually; the 2027-intake round a student would apply to now had no published closing date, so none is given. Coverage includes full tuition, round-trip airfare and a monthly stipend of about JPY 144,000 for master's and JPY 145,000 for doctoral students (as listed on the official host-university MEXT page). Official source: https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education-campus/procedures/scholarships/mext (checked 29 October 2026).

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Monthly stipend of about JPY 117,000 + round-trip airfare (tuition waived) Government

MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) - Japanese Studies Students

Partner universities · Japan

Non-degree award for students already studying Japanese to spend about one year at a Japanese university. Applied through the Japanese embassy; the official recruitment notice runs between December of the previous year and the following February. Coverage includes a monthly stipend of about JPY 117,000 (same band the official page gives for undergraduates) plus round-trip airfare and tuition waiver. No single dated closing for the round applying now is posted, so deadline is blank. Official source: https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education-campus/procedures/scholarships/mext (checked 29 October 2026).

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Full tuition + round-trip airfare + monthly stipend of about JPY 117,000 Government

MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) - Undergraduate Students

Partner universities · Japan

Japanese Government (MEXT/JASSO) fully funded scholarship for a bachelor's degree (roughly 4 years including preparatory study). Applied through the Japanese embassy/consulate in your country; embassy applications are typically submitted around April-May each year for the following year's arrival. Tuition is fully covered, round-trip airfare is paid, and the monthly stipend is about JPY 117,000 (figure as published by the host university's official MEXT page). No fixed closing date is posted for the round applying now, so deadline is left blank. Official source: https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education-campus/procedures/scholarships/mext (checked 29 October 2026).

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Government

MEXT Teacher Training Students Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)

Partner universities · Japan

MEXT non-degree award for in-service teachers to undertake subject-specific training at a Japanese university for about 1.5 years. Applied through the Japanese embassy; the first screening is conducted between January and February. The official JASSO page describes the programme and timeline but does not publish a stipend figure, so amount_label is left blank rather than guessed. Official source: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-teacher.html (checked 29 October 2026).

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EUR 5,000 in the first year of study only; the official page stresses it is not a full-tuition scholarship Government

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)

Partner universities · Netherlands

The Dutch government's NL Scholarship for non-EEA students starting a bachelor's or master's in the Netherlands, financed by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science together with the participating research universities and universities of applied sciences. The official page says the award amounts to EUR 5,000 paid in the first year, names it as the former Holland Scholarship, and states no replacement or change to that EUR 5,000 voucher; the 2026-2027 round opened on 1 November 2025. There is no single closing date - each institution runs its own selection and publishes its own deadline - so the student must check the scholarship page of the university applied to. Official source: https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/nl-scholarship (checked 29 October 2026).

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Doctoral CAD 25,000 per year; postdoctoral CAD 35,000; short-term research CAD 3,000 per month Government

Quebec Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE)

Partner universities · Canada

Provincial government scholarships from the Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FRQ) for foreign students and researchers enrolled in a Quebec institution, covering college, vocational, university and postdoctoral levels in all research sectors. A nomination-like step is built in: the Quebec university must preselect the candidate, whose file is then entered in the FRQ portal - the published 2026-2027 session required FRQ submission by 2 December 2025, and each session runs once a year in the autumn. The amounts quoted are the ones listed on the Quebec government page, which publishes doctoral, postdoctoral, short-term and college figures only - the master's value is on the FRQ programme page. Official source: https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/financial-assistance-international-students/merit-scholarships (checked 29 October 2026).

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CAD 10,200 for a 4-month stay up to CAD 15,900 for 8 months Government

Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development - Phase 2 (SEED-2)

Partner universities · Canada

Global Affairs Canada short-term study and research scholarships (4-8 months) at a Canadian post-secondary institution, an expansion of the Canada-ASEAN SEED program under the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Eligibility is limited to students from ASEAN member states, Pacific Island countries and Mongolia - South Asian applicants are not covered - and it is the Canadian institution that submits the application on the candidate's behalf, not the student. The page shows the 2026-2027 call as closed with an institutional deadline of 24 March 2026, so students should watch EduCanada for the next call. Official source: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/seed-bpeed.aspx?lang=eng (checked 29 October 2026).

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State study grant paid to the accredited university Government

State Study Grants for Foreign Citizens in Georgia (Ministry of Education, Science and Youth)

Partner universities · Georgia

The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia (mesy.gov.ge) publishes the rules and conditions for financing foreign citizens with Georgian state study grants - the state study grant and state master's grant at accredited Georgian universities. The ministry page shows the current round accepting applications from 1 September to 2 October 2026, a window that had already closed by the end of October 2026; no date for the 2027 round was given. The GEL figures are taken from the corresponding government resolution published in the Legislative Herald (matsne.gov.ge) for foreign-citizen state study grants. Official source: https://mesy.gov.ge/ka/gverdi/33 (checked 29 October 2026). In full: ; the government resolution for the scheme set an annual budget of GEL 240,000 with no more than GEL 2,250 per student per year.

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Monthly scholarship of PLN 2,500 + exemption from tuition fees at public universities + NAWA-funded preparatory course Government

Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme

Partner universities · Poland

Run by NAWA, the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange: full-time second-cycle (master's) studies in Polish or English at universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, addressed to young people from developing countries. The NAWA programme page lists a monthly scholarship of PLN 2,500, tuition-fee exemption at public universities, a preparatory course funded by NAWA and a travel allowance. The 2026 call closed on 8 May 2026, 15:00 CEST, and no 2027 date had been published. Important caveat: the eligible-country list shown on the government portal study.gov.pl (36 countries, e.g. Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nigeria, Palestine, Vietnam) does not include Pakistan. Official source: https://nawa.gov.pl/en/nawa/news/call-for-applications-banach-nawa-2026 (checked 29 October 2026). In full: + travel allowance.

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Tuition-free education + monthly stipend Government

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

Partner universities · Hungary

Hungary's national full-degree scholarship for international students, operated by Tempus Public Foundation under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: tuition-free education, a monthly stipend, a free dormitory place or housing contribution and medical insurance (figures quoted from the official stipendiumhungaricum.hu pages). It is nomination-based - the applicant registers in the Hungarian online system and must also be forwarded by an eligible sending partner; Pakistan appears on the official partners list and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan runs the Pakistani side of the call. The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026 at 14:00 CET; as of late October 2026 the site had not published the 2027/28 dates (the previous call opened 17 November 2025, and the application system usually opens in mid-November). Official source: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply/ (checked 29 October 2026). In full: (HUF 43,700 at bachelor/master level, HUF 140,000-180,000 at doctoral level) + dormitory place or accommodation contribution of HUF 40,000 per month + medical insurance.

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EUR 2,000-5,000 tuition fee reduction University

Trinity College Dublin Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

Partner universities · Ireland

Merit-based tuition-fee reductions of EUR 2,000 to EUR 5,000 (value varies by region) for non-EU students holding a full-time postgraduate-taught offer from Trinity College Dublin. Students apply through Trinity's scholarship portal alongside their course application, in regional rounds that close each spring/summer (the page lists about 1 June for South Asia). The dates shown apply to the 2026/27 intake; 2027/28 rounds are announced later. Official source: https://www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships/postgraduate/gexpg.php (checked 29 October 2026).

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Covers the university term tuition fee (okul harci) and/or hall fees and/or a living allowance Government

TRNC State Scholarship for Foreign Students (KKTC Devlet Bursu)

Partner universities · North Cyprus

Scholarship created by the TRNC Scholarship Regulation (Burs Tuzugu, as amended by Official Gazette A.E. 893/2024) for ”third-country nationals” - students who are neither TRNC nor Turkish citizens - registered at universities in Northern Cyprus, capped at 200 awardees and selected by a Ministry commission to promote the TRNC abroad. Applications are filed online each academic term through YOBIS, the Higher Education Scholarships and Information System of the TRNC Ministry of National Education (YODID); the page last listed the autumn round for foreign students as 22.09.2025-07.10.2025, and the 2026-2027 autumn scholarship/fee-support round on the same portal ran 14 September-31 October 2026, so watch YOBIS for the next call rather than relying on a fixed date. Official source: https://mevzuat.gov.ct.tr/Portals/48/Burs%20Tuzugu.pdf (checked 29 October 2026). In full: ; the amount is fixed each January by reference to the monthly gross minimum wage in the TRNC.

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Monthly stipend of 37,000 TL for 3-12 months (stipend only) Government

Türkiye Scholarships Research Scholarship Program (YTB)

Partner universities · Türkiye

Short-term award for international researchers and academics - including PhD holders and PhD candidates at the dissertation stage, under 50 - to carry out collaborative research with Turkish academics at universities in Türkiye. The programme is open throughout the year and assessed in four periods (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December), so there is no single closing date; the official page states it covers only the monthly stipend of 37,000 TL. Official source: https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/calendar (checked 29 October 2026).

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Full tuition waiver + monthly stipend + health insurance Government

UAEU PhD Scholarship (All Nationalities)

Partner universities · UAE

Doctoral award at United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, a federal public university funded by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and open to applicants of all nationalities. Conditions on the official page are a Master's GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above, full-time enrolment, no other employment or financial sponsorship, and a dissertation in a UAE priority sector (renewable energy, transportation, health, water, technology, space). Applications are made through the Graduate Admission portal and follow the graduate admission deadline, so no separate scholarship closing date is published. Official source: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cgs/phd_scholarship_all.shtml (checked 29 October 2026). In full: , plus up to AED 3,000 from a supervisor's external research project (or AED 2,000 internal); the page does not state the stipend amount.

No closing date published
CHF 2,450 per month Government

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (ESKAS) for Foreign Scholars

Partner universities · Switzerland

Swiss federal scholarships administered by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI) through the ESKAS online portal at go.eskas.ch. The official 'at a glance' page lists three categories at CHF 2,450 per month - research fellowships of 6-12 months, PhD scholarships of up to 36 months and art scholarships of up to 21 months - for early-career researchers who hold a master's and were born after 31 December 1991; there is no separate postdoc category in this round. The 2027-2028 call opened on 20 August 2026 on the online portal, and the closing date is country-specific: for Pakistan the published deadline is 31 October 2026 (HEC states it only advertises the call, so you apply yourself and no nomination is required). Official source: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships-at-a-glance (checked 29 October 2026).

Round closed 31 Oct 2026
100% tuition + accommodation + monthly allowance + visa/residence permit fees, insurance and medical examinations Government

CyprusAid Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus)

Partner universities · South Cyprus

CyprusAid is the Republic of Cyprus's state development-cooperation mechanism inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; since 2025 it has run the country's largest development scholarship programme, with undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral awards plus short training lines, given mainly to nationals of Global South, Commonwealth, Small Island Developing State and La Francophonie member countries. Applications are handled by the participating Cypriot universities: the University of Nicosia's 2026 announcement covers students from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania and Madagascar, covering full tuition, accommodation, a monthly allowance, insurance and visa/residence fees, with the Spring 2027 intake closing 6 November 2026. Check the current country list and intake on the MFA CyprusAid page and the partner university notice, as each call names its own eligible countries. Official source: https://www.gov.cy/mfa/en/cyprusaid/ (checked 29 October 2026).

Round closed 06 Nov 2026

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