Last checked: 11 October 2026. Dates change, so confirm on each official site.
Fully funded scholarships can pay for tuition, living costs and sometimes flights. Eligibility depends on your nationality, so start by checking which programmes accept your country.
Programmes to know and their timing
| Programme | Destination | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening | United Kingdom | 2027-28 round closed 6 Oct 2026. The next round is expected to open around August 2027 |
| Commonwealth Scholarships | United Kingdom | Apply through your country’s nominating agency. Rounds usually close in the autumn |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Europe | Deadlines from 1 Dec 2026, set by each programme |
| Türkiye Burslari | Türkiye | Expected 10 Jan to 20 Feb 2027 |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Hungary | Usually opens in autumn and closes around January. Apply through your country’s partner body |
| Chinese Government Scholarship | China | Expected between December and April, depending on the route |
| DAAD scholarships | Germany | Differs by programme and country |
| Fulbright | United States | Run by a Fulbright commission in your country, with its own dates |
For detailed steps, read our guides to Chevening, Erasmus Mundus, Türkiye Burslari, the Chinese Government Scholarship and DAAD. Some include Pakistan-specific steps, but the programme rules are useful anywhere.
How to choose the right scholarship
- Check your nationality on each official eligibility page.
- Match your level: bachelor’s, master’s or PhD.
- Check work experience and grade rules. Chevening needs work experience, and Türkiye Burslari sets age and grade limits.
- Check language needs. See our guide to English tests and scholarships and use the IELTS band score calculator.
- Shortlist three to five programmes and note each deadline on a calendar.
Prepare your documents early
- Transcripts and degree certificates. Convert grades with our CGPA to percentage calculator if a form asks for a percentage.
- A CV, motivation letter and references. See our scholarship essay guide.
- Scans in the right format. Combine them with our Merge PDF tool.
Avoid scams
Genuine scholarships do not charge application fees. Read how to spot online scams and always apply through the official website.
Fully funded scholarships for international students: frequently asked questions
Are these scholarships really fully funded?
Most cover tuition and a living allowance, but benefits differ. Read each official call.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes, in most cases. Check each programme’s rules.
When should I start preparing?
At least six months before the earliest deadline.
