Full funding — tuition, flights, stipend, thesis grant
Deadline
October–December (varies by scheme)
Level
Postgraduate
Renewable
No
Daakhla Help
Available
About This Scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers master's and PhD scholarships at UK universities with a specific focus on development impact. Pakistan is a priority country, and the scheme actively seeks applicants from underserved regions whose work will benefit their home communities.
Eligibility
Pakistani citizens with a first-class or strong upper-second bachelor's degree, under 40 (most schemes)
Pakistani citizen and permanent resident
First-class or strong upper-second bachelor's degree
Cannot already hold a PhD (for PhD scheme)
Clear development impact plan for Pakistan
How to Apply
Apply via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website
Nominate your preferred UK university and programme
Write a 500-word development impact statement
Secure two academic references
Apply for university admission separately if shortlisted
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