UKEC and UK universities understand that managing higher education can be challenging, especially when it comes to covering costs. For international students including Pakistani students, UK universities offer scholarships opportunities which open doors to high-quality education in the UK and turn dreams into reality.
UK universities scholarships are funded by a variety of sources, including government projects, educational partnerships, and university programs. Each scholarship offers specific benefits to help students cover tuition fees, living expenses, and more.

In this blog, we will explore the various scholarship options available for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in the UK and the list contains;

– AGENT-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP
– GREAT SCHOLARSHIPS
– CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
– COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
– MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
– REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
– ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS

We aim to make this information easy to understand, providing clear insights into what each scholarship offers and the funding sources behind them.
Let’s take a closer look and find the best opportunity for you!

Agent-specific scholarships are awarded to trusted agents of UK universities. These universities offer scholarships to agents for prospective students.
For instance:
UKEC is a trusted partner of 127+ UK universities and has access to many UK scholarships. UKEC presents its students with scholarship options from these universities.

This scholarship usually covers:
Tuition fees & living expenses

GREAT scholarships are funded by the UK government’s GREAT britain campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
These scholarships provide students from 15 countries with £10,000 to help cover tuition fees for various one-year taught postgraduate courses. In 2024-25 academic year, 210 scholarships were available from 71 universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for international students including Pakistani students.

This scholarship usually covers:
Tuition fees & living expenses

Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship program. It is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Chevening provides fully funded scholarships to international students for one-year master’s degree courses in the UK.

This scholarship usually covers:
Tuition fees & living expenses

Commonwealth countries are a group of 56 independent and equal Independent nations, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire. These countries cooperate on various political, economic, and social issues while promoting democracy, development, and cultural exchange.
The UK is committed to the Commonwealth, providing around 700 students annually the opportunity to pursue postgraduate degrees at UK universities.
Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for students who may not have the opportunity to study in the UK due to financial crises.
This scholarship usually covers:
– Cover full or partial tuition fees
– Living Expenses
– Travel Grants

These scholarships are basically for international students having academic excellence, specific skills, or exceptional talents. These scholarships aim to recognize and reward high-performing students and assist them in getting high quality education.
These merit-based scholarships are usually provided by UK universities, government or 3rd body organisations.
This scholarship usually covers:
Tuition fees

Regional scholarships are financial awards designed to support students from specific countries or regions, including Pakistani students. These scholarships aim to encourage academic excellence and promote cultural exchange.
For instance:
Most of the UK universities offer regional scholarships for South-Asian students including Pakistani students. You can find these scholarships on the University’s page, or UKEC counsellors can help you with all the details.

This scholarship usually covers:
Tuition fees & living expenses

International students who have previously studied at UK universities may receive financial awards for further studies from those universities. These scholarships aim to encourage continuing education and support students from diverse backgrounds.

This scholarship usually covers:
Tuition fees & living expenses

In this blog, we have mentioned all the common types of scholarships offered by most UK universities, along with the financial relief these scholarships provide. We’ve break down the scholarship options and this smooth process will make it easier for you to identify the right opportunity tailored to your needs.

We also understand that it can be hard to explore all the options and figure out the scholarship you can avail from each university option, which is why UKEC is here to help you out from the start to the end. For free consultation and excellent guidance, contact UKEC Pakistan.

To get more information about scholarships available at UKEC
Please visit https://ukecpakistan.com/universities/ OR contact us at wa.me/+923001019392 and let our experts help you for free!