SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships in {Country} for International Students
Where scholarships come from
- Government quotas: places offered through agreements between {Country} and some countries. Your Ministry of Education will know.
- University discounts: some universities reduce fees for top marks or early payment.
- Home-country schemes: e.g. HEC programs for Pakistani students.
Tell us your nationality and marks and we will tell you what is currently open.
What a “scholarship” usually means in {Country}
When agents talk about scholarships for {Country}, they often mean a fee discount. That’s not the same as a funded place. A discount might take a few hundred dollars off your first year. A real government-funded place covers tuition and sometimes living costs, and there are very few of those for international MBBS students.
Realistic ways to bring the cost down
For most families, the biggest savings come from choices rather than scholarships. Studying in Riverton, Lakeside or Eastfield instead of Northbridge can save a meaningful amount over six years. Sharing a flat from the second year cuts housing costs. Paying tuition on time avoids late fees, and buying second-hand books and winter clothes locally adds up too. None of this is glamorous, but over a six-year degree it often matters more than a one-off discount.
How to apply for the places that do exist
- Check your own Ministry of Education or Higher Education Commission for bilateral scholarship notices.
- Ask each university on your shortlist whether it offers merit or early-payment discounts, and get the offer in writing.
- Look at education loans and community scholarships in your home country. These are often more realistic than a full scholarship abroad.
Questions
Is there a fully funded scholarship for MBBS in {Country}?
They are rare for international students. Treat any “fully funded” offer that asks you to pay a fee first with suspicion.
Can Pakistani students get a {Country} scholarship through HEC?
Occasionally HEC announces places under bilateral agreements. Watch its scholarship page and apply through the channel it names.
Do universities give discounts for good marks?
Some do. Ask each university directly and get the discount confirmed in writing.
Ready to study in {Country}?
Tell us your marks and what you want to study. We’ll tell you which universities in {Country} you can get into, what it will really cost, and help you through admission and the visa.