Complete Guide to UK Scholarships for Pakistani Students – Eligibility & Deadlines
Are you a student of Pakistan and always wanted to study in the UK and fear about the cost of studying in the UK? You are not the only one. In the UK, Pakistanis make up one of the largest proportions of students in the country who also enjoy world class education, cultural diversity and globally recognized degrees.
Nevertheless, the tuition and living expenses can be quite expensive and this is where UK scholarships to the Pakistanis come in to cut down the financial burden accordingly. Whether it be a government-funded award or ones that are university-specific, there are abundant opportunities.
Why study in the UK?
- Hosting the best universities, such as University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and University of Edinburgh
- Qualifications that are recognized across the world and have good job prospects
- More than 50,000 classes in more than 25 subject fields
- An opportunity to be employed part-time, intern at organizations, and post-study work (Graduate Route)

Top UK Scholarships for Pakistani Students
Scholarship Name |
Eligibility |
Coverage |
Deadline |
Pakistani nationals with 2+ years work experience |
Full tuition, stipend, airfare |
Nov annually |
|
Low-income students applying for master’s |
Full tuition, airfare, monthly stipend |
Dec–Mar |
|
Female students in STEM fields |
Tuition, travel, visa, stipend |
Feb–April |
|
Graduate applicants to Scottish universities |
£8,000 tuition fee discount |
May–June |
|
Undergraduate/postgrad Pakistani students |
Full/partial tuition |
Apr–May |
|
Postgraduate students with strong grades |
£5,000–£10,000 fee reduction |
May |
The ways you can up your chances of getting a UK scholarship.
- Apply Early – It is advisable to prepare 6-12 months in advance.
- English Requirement – IELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL or MOI of the Pakistani universities
- Personal Statement SOP Strong SOP: Write it and say why you deserve the scholarship
- Good Scholarship- Make your grades or university degree up to the mark
- Recommendation letters – You should obtain 2-3 strong LORs ( professors or employers).
- Just visit Official University Pages.
What to Do When You Do Not Qualify to Receive Scholarships?
Don’t worry. Numerous universities, located in the UK, provide:
- Discounts of early birds
- Partial waiver of fees on merit basis
- Pakistani Students-country specific bursaries
- Variable mode payments
- There is another opportunity to learn short courses and online programs in UK at low prices
What SAUK Can Do
SAUK deals with Pakistani students:
- Choose the right scholarship and university
- Write excellent papers (SOP, CV, scholarship essays)
- Find universities which do not require IELTS
- Visa support and support after admission
- Have free advising and make the application without fearing!
Last Words
No better time that has ever been set forth to apply UK scholarships to Pakistani students. Choosing to pursue a master in Public Health or Business or taking up fully financed government schemes, opportunities are ample with, the only caveat is being timely.
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