UK opens fully funded Ferguson scholarship for Pakistani students

UK opens fully funded Ferguson scholarship for Pakistani students

January, 18 2026

(Web Desk): The UK has offered a fully funded Ferguson Scholarship for Pakistani and international students to pursue Master’s programs in social, economic, or tech fields.

The University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship 2026 is now open for Pakistani students, offering a fully funded opportunity to pursue one-year full-time taught Master’s programs in disciplines related to social, economic, and technological development.

Funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, the scholarship covers full tuition fees, a £17,500 annual stipend, return economy travel, and other allowances. Eligible schools include Law, Medicine, Media and Communication, Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Environment, and Leeds University Business School (excluding the MBA program).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be from developing countries, including Pakistan.
Pursue a one-year taught Master’s program in selected schools relevant to social, economic, or technological development.
Hold or expect to hold a first undergraduate degree equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree by September 2026.
Be ineligible to pay for UK study independently or through family support.
Not have undertaken studies of one year or more in a developed country previously.
Meet the University of Leeds English language requirements by the application deadline.

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Application Process

Applicants must first apply for a relevant taught program and receive a Student Application Number, then complete the Ferguson Scholarship online form. Each school will shortlist candidates, with the University of Leeds Selection Panel choosing final recipients.

The deadline to apply is February 2, 2026, making it a prime opportunity for Pakistani students seeking fully funded international study in the UK.

Benefits of Ferguson Scholarship 2026

Full tuition fees
£17,500 annual maintenance stipend
Return economy travel
Other allowances for living expenses

This scholarship not only covers financial costs but also empowers Pakistani students to gain global exposure, enhance career prospects, and develop expertise in fields critical to their home country’s development.