# Chevening-ABL Scholarship: 2 fully funded UK master's places a year for Pakistani students from 2027-28

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 3 Nov 2026
Updated: 3 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 4 Nov 2026

> Allied Bank and Chevening will fund two Pakistanis a year in AI, cybersecurity, economics and related fields. The first pair comes from this year's applicants.

**Allied Bank Limited (ABL) and the UK government's Chevening programme have launched the Chevening-ABL Scholarship: two fully funded master's places at British universities for Pakistani students each year**, for three academic years starting in **2027-28**, the British High Commission said in a statement reported by [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2638437/uk-announces-fully-funded-masters-scholarships-for-pakistani-students).

## The scholarship at a glance

- **Who:** Pakistani students going to leading UK universities
- **How many:** two scholars a year
- **For how long:** three intakes, starting with 2027-28
- **Subjects:** artificial intelligence, technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, economics and financial inclusion
- **Funding:** described as fully funded; Chevening awards normally cover **tuition, living costs and travel**

## How the first scholars are chosen

There is no separate application for the first round. The **first two Chevening-ABL scholars** will be picked from people who have **already applied for Chevening 2027-28**. If you applied this year in one of the listed fields, you are automatically in the pool.

For the next intake, applications for **2028-29** are expected to open in **August 2027**, as part of the normal Chevening cycle, with successful candidates starting in the UK in 2028. No deadline has been published yet.

## Should you apply?

Chevening is the UK government's flagship scholarship and is very competitive. It generally asks for an undergraduate degree, **at least two years' work experience**, applications to three eligible UK master's courses, and a commitment to return to Pakistan for two years afterwards. Check the current rules on the official Chevening website before you start: the details above for this new award come from the High Commission's statement, and the Tribune report does not list every benefit.

A UK master's usually runs for one year. What the funding is worth in rupees moves with the pound: check today's [pound to rupee rate](/data/gbp-pkr), and use the [currency converter](/tools/finance/currency-converter) to compare what a self-funded course would cost.

## What to do now

1. If you already applied for Chevening 2027-28 in AI, technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, economics or financial inclusion, keep an eye on your Chevening account and email.
2. If you plan to apply for 2028-29, start collecting work experience evidence, references and your three course choices well before August 2027.
3. Keep your passport valid: see our [passport fee calculator](/tools/government/passport-fee-calculator) if you need to renew.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I apply for the Chevening-ABL Scholarship?**

For 2027-28 there is no separate application: the two scholars will be chosen from existing Chevening 2027-28 applicants. Applications for 2028-29 are expected to open in August 2027 through the normal Chevening process.

**Which subjects does the Chevening-ABL Scholarship cover?**

Artificial intelligence, technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, economics and financial inclusion.

## Sources

- UK announces fully funded master's scholarships for Pakistani students (3 Nov 2026) (The Express Tribune): https://tribune.com.pk/story/2638437/uk-announces-fully-funded-masters-scholarships-for-pakistani-students

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