28 scholarships · 16 fully fundedScholarships In The UK
28 scholarships for Pakistani students in the UK, 16 of them fully funded. The best known are Chevening Scholarships, Clarendon Fund Scholarships, Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.
16 fully funded- Scholarships28
Fully funded16
Via HEC3
LevelsUndergraduate · Master’s · PhD
Quick snapshot
Scholarships in the UK in 30 seconds
Best knownChevening Scholarships, Clarendon Fund Scholarships, Commonwealth Master’s ScholarshipsDetails- Fully funded16 of 28 cover tuition and living costs
When to start12–18 months before you start; many big awards close in autumnOpen- Via HEC3 run through or nominated by HECOpen
Our helpShortlist, essays, references and interview practiceOpen
Next scholarship deadlines
Full timeline →- Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/2820 Oct 2026 · scholarship12 days
- Commonwealth PhD ScholarshipsUsually October · scholarship~23 days
- Rhodes ScholarshipUsually November · scholarship~53 days
- Commonwealth Split-site PhD ScholarshipsUsually November · scholarship~53 days
- Gates Cambridge 2027 entry (international, December courses)8 Dec 2026 · scholarship61 days
The full list
All 28 Scholarships in the UK
Ranked with the biggest fully funded awards first. Open any row for coverage, eligibility and how to apply.
Chevening ScholarshipsUK government (FCDO) · UKMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Opens August, closes early October.Clarendon Fund ScholarshipsUniversity of Oxford · UKMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Apply by the December/January course deadline.Commonwealth Master’s ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission · UKMaster’sFULLHECMaster’s · HEC call in summer; CSC deadline in October.Commonwealth PhD ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission · UKPhDFULLHECPhD · HEC call in summer; CSC deadline in October.Gates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge Trust · UKMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · December–January for most international applicants.Rhodes ScholarshipRhodes Trust · UKMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually summer to autumn.Commonwealth Distance Learning ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission · UKMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Varies by course.Commonwealth Shared ScholarshipsCSC with UK universities · UKMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Varies by university, usually spring.Commonwealth Split-site PhD ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission · UKPhDFULLHECPhD · Usually closes in autumn; nominations via your university.Imperial President’s PhD ScholarshipsImperial College London · UKPhDFULLPhD · Usually winter.Oxford Pershing Square Graduate ScholarshipsUniversity of Oxford · UKMaster’sFULLMaster’s · With the January Oxford deadline.Reach Oxford ScholarshipUniversity of Oxford · UKUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · Usually early in the year, after your UCAS application.University of Edinburgh PhD scholarshipsUniversity of Edinburgh · UKPhDFULLPhD · Usually December–February.University of Westminster Full International ScholarshipsUniversity of Westminster · UKMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Usually spring.Warwick Chancellor’s International ScholarshipUniversity of Warwick · UKPhDFULLPhD · Usually winter.Weidenfeld-Hoffmann ScholarshipsWeidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust (Oxford) · UKMaster’sFULLMaster’s · Apply with your Oxford course application.Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship ProgrammeAga Khan Foundation · UKMaster’s · PhDPARTIALMaster’s · PhD · Applications usually close in spring.Cambridge Trust ScholarshipsCambridge Trust · UKUndergraduate · Master’s · PhDPARTIALUndergraduate · Master’s · PhD · Considered with your Cambridge application.Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s International ScholarshipCardiff University · UKUndergraduate · Master’sPARTIALUndergraduate · Master’s · Usually spring.GREAT ScholarshipsBritish Council & UK universities · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Varies by university, usually spring.LSE Graduate Support SchemeLSE · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring.Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters ScholarshipUniversity of Nottingham · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring.Think Big ScholarshipsUniversity of Bristol · UKUndergraduate · Master’sPARTIALUndergraduate · Master’s · Usually spring.UCL Global Masters ScholarshipUCL · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring.University of Birmingham Global Masters ScholarshipUniversity of Birmingham · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring.University of Glasgow International Leadership ScholarshipUniversity of Glasgow · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring.University of Sheffield International Postgraduate Taught Merit ScholarshipUniversity of Sheffield · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring and early summer rounds.University of Sussex Chancellor’s International ScholarshipUniversity of Sussex · UKMaster’sPARTIALMaster’s · Usually spring, after you hold an offer.
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Questions
01Which scholarships in the uk are best for Pakistani students?
The most valuable are usually Chevening Scholarships, Clarendon Fund Scholarships, Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships. The best one for you depends on your field, grades and work experience.
02How many scholarships in the uk are listed here?
28, of which 16 are fully funded.
03When should I start applying?
Twelve to eighteen months before your intended start date. Many major awards close in the autumn of the year before you start.
04Can TeamOnline help me apply?
Yes. We shortlist the scholarships you can realistically win, then help with essays, references and interview practice.
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