17 scholarships · 15 fully fundedScholarships In The USA
17 scholarships for Pakistani students in the USA, 15 of them fully funded. The best known are Fulbright Program (master’s & PhD), Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Amherst College financial aid.
15 fully funded- Scholarships17
Fully funded15
LevelsUndergraduate · Master’s · PhD · Postdoc
Quick snapshot
Scholarships in the USA in 30 seconds
Best knownFulbright Program (master’s & PhD), Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Amherst College financial aidDetails- Fully funded15 of 17 cover tuition and living costs
When to start12–18 months before you start; many big awards close in autumnOpen
Our helpShortlist, essays, references and interview practiceOpen
Next scholarship deadlines
Full timeline →- Fulbright Scholar Program 2027 (faculty & researchers)28 Oct 2026 · scholarship21 days
- Fulbright Scholar Program (faculty & researchers)Usually October · scholarship~23 days
- Global UGRAD PakistanUsually November · scholarship~53 days
- AAUW International FellowshipsUsually November · scholarship~53 days
- Need-based aid at US liberal arts collegesUsually January · scholarship~94 days
The full list
All 17 Scholarships in the USA
Ranked with the biggest fully funded awards first. Open any row for coverage, eligibility and how to apply.
Fulbright Program (master’s & PhD)US government via USEFP · USAMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually opens early in the year with a spring deadline.Knight-Hennessy ScholarsStanford University · USAMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · Usually early October.Amherst College financial aidAmherst College · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your Common App.Dartmouth financial aidDartmouth College · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your Common App.Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)USEFP / US Department of State · USAMid-careerFULLMid-career · Usually opens in summer; check USEFP.Fulbright Scholar Program (faculty & researchers)USEFP / HEC · USAPostdocFULLPostdoc · Deadline 28 October 2026 for the 2027 program.Funded US PhD positions (university fellowships)US universities · USAPhDFULLPhD · Most deadlines December–January.Global UGRAD PakistanUS government via USEFP · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · Usually opens in autumn.Graduate research & teaching assistantshipsUS universities · USAMaster’s · PhDFULLMaster’s · PhD · With your graduate application, usually December–January.Harvard College financial aidHarvard University · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your Common App.Hubert H. Humphrey FellowshipUS government via USEFP · USAMid-careerFULLMid-career · Usually opens in spring.MIT financial aidMIT · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your MIT application.Need-based aid at US liberal arts collegesIndividual colleges · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your Common App (early/regular rounds).Princeton financial aidPrinceton University · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your Common App.Yale College financial aidYale University · USAUndergraduateFULLUndergraduate · With your Common App.AAUW International FellowshipsAmerican Association of University Women · USAMaster’s · PhDPARTIALMaster’s · PhD · Usually autumn.Google PhD FellowshipGoogle · USAPhDPARTIALPhD · Varies by region.
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Questions
01Which scholarships in the usa are best for Pakistani students?
The most valuable are usually Fulbright Program (master’s & PhD), Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Amherst College financial aid. The best one for you depends on your field, grades and work experience.
02How many scholarships in the usa are listed here?
17, of which 15 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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