Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Graduate-level scholarships (MSc/PhD) for Pakistanis — covers tuition, airfare, living stipend and health insurance. Managed in Pakistan by USEFP.
Apply / Details Level: Master's & PhDTop USA Scholarships
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
Non-degree leadership program for mid-career professionals — fully funded 10–12 month program in the US focusing on professional development and networking.
Program page Level: FellowshipUS-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor & Exchange Grants
Various short-term exchange, research and study grants for Pakistani students and academics. Check US Embassy Pakistan and USEFP for current calls.
US Embassy (Pakistan) Level: Exchange / Short-termTop UK Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
UK government global scholarship for one-year Master's degrees. Covers tuition, living allowance, travel and networking opportunities.
Chevening Pakistan Level: Master'sCommonwealth Scholarships
Scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries — mainly for Master's and PhD study; strong emphasis on development impact and research.
Commonwealth Scholarship Level: Master's & PhDHEC Overseas Scholarships (Split‑site / Indigenous)
Pakistan's Higher Education Commission offers funding pathways for MS/PhD overseas study, including split-site PhD options with UK institutions.
HEC Pakistan Level: MS / PhDTop Canada Scholarships
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Top doctoral scholarship in Canada — CAD 50,000 per year for 3 years. Highly competitive; emphasis on research excellence and leadership.
Vanier CGS Level: PhDLester B. Pearson International Scholarships (University of Toronto)
Undergraduate scholarship for international students covering tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for 4 years.
Lester B. Pearson Level: UndergraduatePierre Elliott Trudeau & Other Research Scholarships
High-value scholarships and fellowships for graduate research candidates in select Canadian universities and foundations.
Trudeau Foundation Level: GraduateApplication Tips
- Start early — gather HEC attestation, transcripts, and reference letters well before deadlines.
- Read eligibility and country-specific guidance on the official program pages linked above.
- Polish personal statements and research proposals — strong alignment to program goals matters.