Top UK University Scholarships for Pakistani Students (2026)

UK Scholarships for Pakistani Students in 2026

Studying in the UK from Pakistan is expensive (PKR 6.5-8 million per year all-in), but 30+ scholarships can cut that by 25-100 percent. This guide lists every major 2026 award open to Pakistani nationals.

Government and external scholarships (apply directly)

1. Chevening Scholarship

What: Full Master's funding (tuition + return flights + GBP 1,400 monthly stipend)

Eligibility: Pakistani citizen, 2+ years work experience, undergraduate degree, willing to return home for 2 years

Deadline: 5 November 2025 for September 2026 entry (annual)

Apply at: chevening.org

2. Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

What: Full Master's funding for students from low or middle-income Commonwealth countries

Eligibility: Pakistani national, strong academic record, financially unable to study in the UK without aid

Deadline: October 2025 for September 2026 entry

Apply at: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk

3. GREAT Scholarships Pakistan

What: GBP 10,000 toward tuition at participating universities

Eligibility: Pakistani national accepted onto a one-year postgraduate course

2026 partner universities: University of Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Strathclyde, Sussex, Aston, Coventry, Northumbria

Deadline: Varies by university, usually April-June 2026

Apply at: study-uk.britishcouncil.org

4. HEC Pakistan UK Scholarships

What: Partial tuition support for PhD and selected Master's programmes

Eligibility: Pakistani citizen, HEC-recognised undergraduate, strong CGPA

Apply at: hec.gov.pk

5. Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust

What: GBP 6,000 toward Master's or short research stays for Pakistani applicants in arts, humanities, heritage

Deadline: Annually in November

University-specific scholarships for Pakistani students

University	Scholarship	Award (2026)	Notes

|---|---|---|---|

University of WestminsterPakistan Future LeadersFull tuition + flights + stipend3 awards per year, deadline MayUniversity of GlasgowInternational Leadership ScholarshipGBP 10,000Automatic for high-grade Pakistani Master's applicantsUniversity of LeedsInternational Excellence ScholarshipGBP 5,000Postgraduate, no separate applicationUniversity of SheffieldInternational Merit PostgraduateGBP 5,000-10,000Automatic on offerUniversity of ManchesterGlobal Futures InternationalGBP 3,000-5,000UG and PG, automaticUniversity of BirminghamGlobal Masters ScholarshipGBP 2,000-10,000PG onlyQueen Mary University of LondonInternational ScholarshipGBP 3,000-5,000UG and PGUniversity of BradfordPakistan Loyalty Scholarship20 percent tuition discountAll coursesCoventry UniversityPakistan Country ScholarshipGBP 2,000-3,000AutomaticUniversity of HertfordshireChancellor's InternationalGBP 2,500-5,000Top FSc/A-Level gradesBedfordshireVice-Chancellor's InternationalGBP 2,000-4,000Stackable with deposit discountDe Montfort UniversityInternational ScholarshipGBP 2,000-3,000AutomaticBirmingham City UniversityInternational ExcellenceGBP 2,000-2,500Pakistani-specific top-up availableUniversity of GreenwichInternational ScholarshipGBP 3,000Auto on offerBrunel University LondonVice-Chancellor'sGBP 5,000-6,000High-grade Pakistani applicantsUniversity of SurreyInternational ScholarshipGBP 2,500-5,000UG and PGAston UniversityPakistan ExcellenceGBP 4,000-5,000One per courseUniversity of StrathclydeFaculty InternationalGBP 4,000-7,000Engineering and BusinessLancaster UniversityInternational Postgraduate AwardGBP 4,000-7,000Subject-specificUniversity of LiverpoolInternational AdvancementGBP 2,500-5,000UG and PGUniversity of SussexChancellor's InternationalGBP 5,000-10,000High-grade applicantsUniversity of ReadingInternational MeritGBP 3,000AutomaticUniversity of KentGlobal Skills ScholarshipGBP 2,000-5,000All international studentsNottingham Trent UniversityPakistan ScholarshipGBP 2,000-3,000Automatic on offerManchester MetropolitanPakistan Country ScholarshipGBP 2,000-3,000Automatic

How to maximise your funding

Stack scholarships: Most university merit awards stack on top of external ones like Chevening, GREAT or Commonwealth — confirm with the funding office.

Apply early: Many automatic awards have caps and run out before September. Submit by April 2026 for the best chance.

Pay early deposit: Several universities (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire) discount fees by 5-10 percent for early deposits.

Use a country-specific bursary: Pakistan-specific awards (Bradford, Westminster, BCU) have fewer applicants than open international scholarships.

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*Sources: chevening.org Pakistan page (April 2026), cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk eligibility table, study-uk.britishcouncil.org GREAT 2026, individual university scholarship pages (verified May 2026), HEC Pakistan announcements.*