All scholarships

This is the world's most AI-focused university, it is near Karachi, and Abu Dhabi has a strong AI job market for an earn-then-return plan. The 2027 policy change means funding is no longer guaranteed, and the deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Applying for the waiver might avoid IELTS, but get it confirmed in writing.

Fully funded, with no fee, no GRE, and work options in Saudi Arabia after graduation. The deadline is about 11 weeks away. The catches: IELTS 7.0 is unavoidable because MOI is not accepted, and a GPA of 3.41 sits around the median of admitted students, so research experience (the retinal multimodal DL project, LLM/RAG work) and strong references matter.

BS CS + 1.5-2 yrs AI/LLM engineering scores on CS-credit share and experience points; MOI accepted, no fee, no GRE. Very competitive; first semester Belgium (VFS).

This is fully funded with a Pakistan quota, and an MOI letter is accepted by many hosts. It is the cheapest credible EU route; weaker local jobs but EU experience.

Doha is close to Pakistan and has a real tech job market. The stipend of about USD 1,900/month is enough to live on, and a GPA of 3.41 clears the 3.0 minimum. The remaining 25% of tuition is roughly QAR 2,000 x 25% per credit hour, which the stipend can absorb. English test rules are still unconfirmed.

CS + vision/deep-learning FYP fits well; MOI accepted and the deadline is the latest of the strong options. Year 1 in Budapest (Hungarian residence permit).

€10k plus low French fees (≈€3,950) makes the budget work. It is awarded via admission, with no separate test, and an AI/LLM work profile fits Saclay's AI masters.

Retinal-image deep learning FYP is a direct match and MOI is accepted; the 2-per-country cap makes it very competitive.

This is the best AI-specific funding found that explicitly accepts an English-taught degree instead of IELTS, and his LLM/RAG and medical-imaging work fits the reliable-AI topics. It is very competitive with a 3.41 CGPA, and TUM tuition for non-EU students adds cost.

This is one of the few fully funded options that does not require IELTS and is open to Pakistanis, and KAIST/POSTECH CS are strong in AI. The drawback is the compulsory Korean year (start would be 2027 language, 2028 degree), and the job market for English-only speakers is weaker than in the Gulf.

A paid research master's at a top-50 university: the stipend of about USD 2,400/month easily covers tuition and rent, it may not need IELTS, and the IANG visa suits an earn-then-return plan. Competitive, so a research angle (retinal multimodal DL) is essential.

Pakistan is eligible and the award suits a Germany plan: German tuition is near-zero, so a grant plus soft loan could cover the blocked account and living costs. Need-based, so the applicant's modest budget helps. Apply in early 2027 for a Fall 2027 start.

Large number of scholarships and strong CS fit, but IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory and the deadline is early.

Good ML/data-science tracks; PTE route avoids IELTS but still needs a test.

Pakistanis are eligible and a CS/AI profile with industry LLM work is relevant. The bottleneck is getting nominated, which happens soon, so contact target masters NOW.

Excellent academic fit (CS + SE + AI) but requires IELTS/TOEFL, which Atif wants to avoid.

Computational-imaging track suits a CV background; MOI accepted only case-by-case, so a PTE/IELTS score is safer.

A 100% waiver plus €9,600 funds fits the budget and comes with a 2-year post-study permit. It needs IELTS.

The AI/data tracks fit him well and the deadline is near. A tuition waiver alone does not cover living costs for two countries, and it effectively requires IELTS/TOEFL. Worth applying only for a full waiver plus a cheap entry country (e.g. Hungary/ELTE).

Smart systems/IoT angle; CS fit is moderate (engineering focus) and MOI acceptance needs confirmation.

Fully funded, possibly with no IELTS by using AIT's EET, and Pakistanis qualify. The work-experience rule is borderline and the scholarship expects you to return home. Bangkok AI salaries are moderate.

This is a strong AI-specific option if he is admitted to TU Darmstadt or another ELIZA site. It is highly selective, the official page could not be read (JS-rendered), and the details are unverified.

Strong fit for an LLM engineer, and the only EMJM found that accepts Duolingo; 15 scholarships only.

Pakistani degree exempts from English test, CS major required; but EU funding for the 2027 successor is unconfirmed.

AI governance angle with a computing stream; English exemption helps, but language-track rules need checking.

€1,100/month for 2 years would nearly cover living costs in Potsdam, and the programme is English and AI/systems-heavy. The call may not recur, so ask master-info@hpi.de.

The application falls after arrival, so he can apply as a new master's student; €300/month eases the budget. A 3.41 CGPA converts to a mid German grade, which makes it competitive but possible.

Incoming students can apply before the semester, so he could secure funding for year 1 at Dortmund.

Usable in his first semester if he enrols in an English CS/Applied Data Science master's at Göttingen.

The June window comes before an Oct 2027 start, so he must ask whether admitted applicants qualify; otherwise he can apply in June 2028 for year 2.

First-year students can apply, so he can apply in July 2027 once admitted to an English master's at Würzburg.

The window falls before arrival and Passau admission decisions may come later, so the timing is tight. Apply for year 2 if he misses it.

Prospective students may apply explicitly, so he can apply in July 2027 after an HPI/Potsdam admission.

Grenoble is strong in AI and cheap to live in, which suits an applied-AI profile.

MSc Data Science & AI in Nice is taught in English and has a scholarship path. Check MOI acceptance.

It would make KU Leuven AI affordable, but it is competitive and CGPA 3.41 is middling. The work experience helps.

It makes Ireland (English jobs 5/5, 2-year Stamp 1G) affordable, but only 60 awards worldwide.

Combined with €400/semester fees it would make Luxembourg affordable.

Estonia has the strongest English-only tech jobs among cheap options. A waiver makes total cost about €10k/yr.

This is the UAE's top-ranked research university, the scholarship is strong and you stay in Abu Dhabi. However, housing is not covered and IELTS is effectively required. A good backup to MBZUAI.

This is a partial package: you pay for housing and insurance yourself, which your PKR 10–15 lakh could just about cover. Sharjah and Dubai jobs are within reach. It is less AI-focused than MBZUAI or KAUST.

A top AI school, with no GRE and possibly no IELTS. The stipend alone is small unless a lab tops it up, so email professors before you apply.

Strong research funding and possibly no test, but Pohang is a small city and a Korean-language job market is a barrier for an earn-then-return plan.

Fully funded, possibly with no IELTS, and Pakistanis are eligible. It needs fast action because deadlines fall in Oct 2026 to Jan 2027, and it needs a professor's support. Japan's English-only job market is limited.

Similar to HKUST but with fewer MPhil places in CS. The HKU taught MSc(AI) is self-funded with only a small entrance award.

Very winnable for Pakistanis and fully funded, possibly with an MOI letter. However, earning in China after graduation is difficult, so it fits poorly with an earn-then-return plan unless you then move to the Gulf.

Low tuition (about USD 1,500–2,500/semester), possibly with MOI. However, most awards are partial, so full funding happens only with a lab RA. Taiwan semiconductor and AI jobs exist, but Mandarin helps.

Can be a large top-up (US$30k+) for Germany. The applicant's retinal-imaging deep-learning work maps onto 'disease prevention and treatment'. Success depends on persuading a Karachi club and a host club in Germany to co-sponsor.

This is the main Sindh-only overseas award, and the applicant has Karachi domicile. It needs an Oxford offer (Oxford deadlines are Dec 2026/Jan 2027) and English test scores. The GPA makes admission a stretch.

Large award and CS/AI fits, but the return-and-serve bond conflicts with the plan to earn abroad. Top-200 German universities (TUM, KIT, RWTH, TU Berlin) qualify, so it could fund a German master's.

Fully funded with no IELTS needed, but post-study work in China is very limited, which undercuts the 'earn abroad' goal.

This could finance part of the €11.9k German blocked account, but high Pakistani interest rates make it costly. The details are from a 2020 guide; confirm current terms at a branch.

Pakistan is eligible and some UK universities accept MOI. But the return expectation conflicts with the plan to earn abroad, and courses must be development-relevant.

Not eligible: the applicant works in the private sector and the fields are not CS/AI. Listed only to rule it out.

CGPA 3.41 is probably below the top-10% bar. It is a long shot, but the MOI route makes it cheap to try (CHF 150 fee).

3.41/4 is roughly 85%, so the GPA bar may be met on paper, but it is extremely competitive and IELTS is required.

This is very selective. Apply in the December round only if he also applies to ETH.

This is the one foundation open to applicants still abroad, but it needs German B2 and strong activism, and the 2027 rule change may exclude master's applicants.

Pakistan's eligibility is uncertain. Ask AIT admissions when you apply for ADB-JSP.

Best-matching field, but no 2027 EM scholarships found and high test requirements.

It needs German and political/social engagement aligned with KAS values, which conflicts with his English-only preference.

Data science/AI applied to Earth observation; adjacent field, year 1 in Salzburg.

Hardware/nanosystems-heavy; weak fit for a software/LLM profile.

Adjacent data-science field; only consider as an extra application.

MOI accepted, but no EM funding for 2027 found.

Funding for 2027 doubtful; year 1 in Istanbul.

Year 1 is in Israel, which a Pakistani passport does not allow travel to; not feasible.

Re-check in November 2026; MICROSCOM may suit the imaging background.

There is no CS/AI course, and an AI-engineering profile does not match development-sector courses. He may also fall short of 2 years of post-graduation experience. Only geoinformatics is a stretch.

The May window requires enrolment, so a new Oct 2027 student realistically applies in May 2028 for year 2 only.

This is only a top-up for the thesis phase, not entry funding, but useful as a safety net later.

They require enrolment in Germany plus German language and political engagement, so they are useful only as a second-year option if he learns German.

It is church-nominated and return-oriented, which suits neither his profile nor his plan to work abroad first.

No verified full master's scholarship found here. Instead, target working-student jobs (20 h/week) at AI firms and HiWi posts at Max Planck/Helmholtz/DFKI once enrolled.

IP Paris is highly selective, and its tuition for non-EU is much higher than the universities'.

€5k barely dents €20k+ Dutch tuition; not enough for this budget.

A possible fallback in the UAE, but the stipend and deadlines are not published officially and Al Ain is a smaller job market.

This is not real full funding, because tuition and living costs stay with you. HBKU is the better Qatar option.

It accepts MOI and is prestigious, but it is not CS/AI and the earliest start is Aug 2028, so it does not fit a technical 2027 plan.

Pakistan is probably not on the list. Check the 2027 guidebook country list before spending time.

Pakistan does not appear in any TECO call found.

The stipend is low, Pakistan's eligibility is uncertain, and the Malaysian AI job market is moderate.

Fully funded, but Brunei's job market is tiny and endorsement through a Pakistani ministry adds hassle.

Treat this as the office you apply to for the AKF ISP, not a separate award. Separate AKES schemes are probably community-restricted.

Not eligible: the applicant has about 2 years of private-sector AI work, not 3+ years of development work, and CS/AI programmes are not on the participating list.

Extremely competitive, and a 3.41 CGPA plus no IELTS make success unlikely. Apply only if already applying to Cambridge.

Domestic only: no overseas study component was found. Of no use for studying abroad.

Not eligible: Punjab domicile only, while the applicant is from Sindh. It is also domestic only.

No study-abroad product found; it is tied to partner universities in Pakistan.

Domestic only, and the amounts are far too small. Beware of the many fake 'Akhuwat loan' .it.com sites.

The work-hours rule fits, but the 2-year return rule and a 2028 start conflict with the earn-abroad plan and the 2027 timeline.

Needs the GRE and TOEFL, starts in 2028 not 2027, and the J-1 2-year home rule blocks working abroad after graduation.