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Commonwealth Scholarship UK 2027/28
Stipend
£1,712 / month
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Fully funded Master’s and PhD study in the UK for students from eligible Commonwealth countries.
United KingdomMaster’sPhD
Open now
Stipendium Hungaricum 2027–28 (Pakistan)
Stipend
HUF 43,700 / month
Deadline
Expected mid-Jan 2027
How the HEC process works for Pakistani applicants, what the HAT/USAT is, and the mistakes to avoid.
HungaryPakistani students
Call not out yet
Chevening Scholarship 2027/28
Stipend
Varies by location
Deadline
Closed Oct 6, 2026
The full, honest guide to Chevening, the UK government’s fully funded master’s scholarship.
United KingdomMaster’s
Closed for 2027/28
MEXT Scholarship Japan 2027
Stipend
¥117,000–145,000 / month
Deadline
Set by each embassy
Covers tuition, a monthly stipend and your flight. Deadlines depend on your embassy.
JapanFully funded
Varies by country
Australia Awards for Pakistani Students
Funding
Fully funded
Deadline
2027 intake closed
Funded by the Australian Government: tuition, flights, a living allowance and health cover.
AustraliaPakistani students
Closed for 2027 intake
Fully Funded Scholarships in Canada
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