UK Chevening-ABL and LSE Announce Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students

What Was Announced

• The British High Commission announced a partnership between the Chevening programme and Allied Bank Limited (ABL) to provide fully funded master’s scholarships to Pakistani students [1].
• Under the Chevening-ABL Scholarship, two scholars will be supported each year for three academic years, starting in 2027-28 [1].
• The Chevening-ABL scholars will study subjects including artificial intelligence, technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, economics, and financial inclusion [1].
• The first two scholars will be selected from the existing 2027-28 applicant pool, while applications for the 2028-29 cycle are expected to open in August 2027 [1].
• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is accepting applications for fully-funded research studentships for the 2027-28 academic year for its MPhil/PhD in Demography (Social/Formal) [2].
• Eligible applicants for LSE can compete for LSE PhD Studentships and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership studentships [2].
• LSE awards cover tuition fees and an annual living stipend, which is currently listed at £23,805 for ESRC, though this rate may be revised for 2027-28 [2].
• For international ESRC award holders, LSE will cover the difference between domestic and overseas tuition fees [2].
• British High Commissioner Jane Marriott stated the partnership aims to help future leaders study at UK universities [1].
• ABL President and CEO Aizid Gill, a former Chevening scholar, noted the scholarship is about giving talented Pakistanis the opportunity to bring exposure back home [1].

How to Apply or Check

To apply for the LSE MPhil/PhD in Demography scholarships, students must follow these steps via the official LSE graduate admissions system:

• Visit the university website and select the MPhil/PhD Demography (Social/Formal) program for 2027-28 [2].
• Create an account in the online application system and complete the form with personal and academic information [2].
• Upload academic transcripts, a CV, a statement of academic purpose, a research proposal, and a writing sample [2].
• Nominate two referees through the portal to submit recommendations directly [2].
• Pay the applicable application assessment fee [2].
• Ensure the complete application is submitted by the deadline of January 13, 2027 [2].

LSE eligibility requirements include:

• An upper second-class honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent [2].
• A relevant Master’s degree with high merit, typically at least 65 percent [2].
• Meeting research-level English requirements, such as an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in Reading and Writing, and 6.5 in Listening and Speaking) or a PTE Academic overall score of 70 [2].