Fully Funded & Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students in Veterinary, Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Agriculture, Microbiology and One Health
The Veterinary News & Views Research Team has compiled this verified scholarship guide for Pakistani students, graduates and young researchers looking for international and local funding opportunities in veterinary sciences, livestock, poultry, dairy, fisheries, agriculture, microbiology, food safety, nutrition, One Health, public health, agri-economics and food systems.
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Top Open Opportunities: Apply First
MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2027
Relevant fields: Agriculture, biology, fisheries, veterinary-related sciences, food sciences and life sciences.
Best for FSc/A-Level students planning undergraduate study in Japan. Move this to “closed/watchlist” after 05 June 2026.
MTCP Scholarship 2026
Relevant fields: Agriculture, food systems, fisheries, public policy, environment, development studies, science and technology depending on university/programme availability.
A strong option for Pakistani students seeking Master’s study at Malaysian public universities.
ARICE Romania Scholarship 2026-27
Relevant fields: Agricultural sciences, economics and business administration, technical sciences, food systems-adjacent studies.
Students must check language requirements and available fields carefully. Romanian language/preparatory year may apply.
KFUPM Graduate Scholarship
Relevant fields: Environmental science, biological research, chemical sciences, data science, energy, engineering and food systems-adjacent research.
Not a core veterinary scholarship, but useful for science, environment and applied research students.
Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship 2027
Relevant fields: Natural sciences, medicine, agriculture, microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology and other life sciences.
Best for researchers, faculty members and PhD/postdoctoral-level applicants.
Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship
Relevant fields: One Health, wildlife biology, epidemiology, veterinary public health, medical science, public health, basic sciences and social sciences.
This is not a full degree scholarship, but a strong One Health research award for graduate students.
Major Fully Funded Scholarships Opening / Active for Next Intake
| Scholarship | Country | Deadline / Status | Level | Funding | Best Fields for VNV Readers | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Scholarship Pakistan 2027 | UK, University of Oxford | 05 August 2026, 23:59 PKT | Postgraduate | Fully funded | Biology, public health, environmental sciences, food policy, agri-economics, development, global health | Apply Now |
| McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 | Canada, McGill University | International applicants: 19 August 2026 | Master’s / Professional degree | Fully funded | Agriculture, environment, nutrition, biology, public health, food policy, sustainability | Apply Now |
| DAAD Research Grants / Doctoral Scholarships | Germany | 31 August 2026 | PhD / Research / Cotutelle | Fully funded | Veterinary microbiology, molecular biology, animal sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, food safety, One Health | Apply Now |
| Schwarzman Scholars | China, Tsinghua University | September 2026 deadline for global applicants | One-year Master’s | Fully funded | Food systems policy, agriculture policy, public policy, global affairs, development, economics | Apply Now |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 | USA, Stanford University | 06 October 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time | Graduate degrees | Funded | Biosciences, medicine, public health, environment, food systems, data science, policy | Apply Now |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 Entry | UK, University of Cambridge | Applications open September 2026 | Master’s / PhD | Full-cost scholarship | Biological sciences, public health, veterinary-adjacent research, agriculture policy, food security, global development | Official Page |
| ADB-Japan Scholarship Program | Asia-Pacific partner universities | University-wise deadlines | Master’s | Funded | Agriculture, natural resources, environment, economics, science and technology, food systems | Apply Now |
Field-Wise Scholarship Guide for Veterinary, Agriculture and Life Sciences Students
Veterinary Sciences & Animal Health
Best scholarships to check: DAAD Research Grants, MEXT Japan, Rhodes Oxford, Gates Cambridge, Knight-Hennessy Stanford, Bossart One Health, Wellcome Early-Career Awards.
Search terms: Veterinary Epidemiology, Animal Health, Veterinary Microbiology, Zoonoses, Infectious Diseases, Animal Welfare, One Health.
Livestock, Dairy & Animal Nutrition
Best scholarships to check: DAAD, ADB-JSP, McCall MacBain, Erasmus Mundus, ARICE Romania, MEXT Japan.
Search terms: Animal Nutrition, Dairy Science, Animal Breeding, Feed Technology, Dairy Management, Livestock Production Systems.
Poultry Science & Feed Sector
Best scholarships to check: DAAD, MEXT, ADB-JSP, KFUPM for science and data-linked areas, Gates Cambridge and Knight-Hennessy for broader graduate research.
Search terms: Poultry Science, Avian Health, Feed Formulation, Feed Safety, Animal Nutrition, Poultry Economics.
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Best scholarships to check: Erasmus Mundus aquaculture programmes, MEXT Japan, ADB-JSP, VLIR-UOS next cycle, DAAD, ARICE Romania.
Search terms: Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Aquatic Animal Health, Fish Nutrition, Marine Biology, Fisheries Management.
Microbiology, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Best scholarships to check: DAAD Research Grants, MEXT, Matsumae Fellowship, Wellcome Awards, Gates Cambridge, Knight-Hennessy, Rhodes.
Search terms: Microbiology, AMR, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology, Food Microbiology.
One Health, Public Health & Zoonoses
Best scholarships to check: Bossart One Health Scholarship, DAAD, Wellcome Awards, Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, Commonwealth next cycle, Chevening next cycle.
Search terms: One Health, Zoonotic Diseases, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety, Wildlife Disease, AMR.
Agriculture, Food Systems & Climate
Best scholarships to check: ADB-JSP, DAAD EPOS, MTCP Malaysia, ARICE Romania, Gates Cambridge, McCall MacBain, Erasmus Mundus.
Search terms: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Health, Rural Development.
Agri-Economics, Dairy Economics & Policy
Best scholarships to check: DAAD EPOS, ADB-JSP, Rhodes, Chevening next cycle, Schwarzman Scholars, McCall MacBain.
Search terms: Agricultural Economics, Livestock Economics, Dairy Economics, Poultry Economics, Food Policy, Development Economics.
Pakistan-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid Options
| Programme | Country | Status / Deadline | Level | Funding Type | Relevant Students | Apply / Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEC Need-Based Scholarship | Pakistan | University-wise | Undergraduate | Need-based financial assistance | Students in all disciplines at HEC-selected public sector universities, including agriculture and veterinary sciences where available | Official Source |
| PEEF Scholarships | Pakistan / Punjab | Annual / institution-wise | Intermediate, Undergraduate, Master’s depending category | Funded / need-cum-merit | Punjab domicile students and special quota categories; agriculture and veterinary students should check eligible institution route | Official Source |
| University Financial Aid Offices | Pakistan | Semester-wise | BS, DVM, MS, MPhil, PhD | Need-based / merit / donor-funded | DVM, animal science, agriculture, fisheries, food sciences, microbiology and biotechnology students | HEC Scholarships Page |
Research Grants and Fellowships for One Health, Microbiology and Health Researchers
Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Relevant fields: Infectious disease, climate and health, discovery research, public health, One Health-linked health research, microbiology and AMR.
Wellcome Career Development Awards
Relevant fields: Health-related research, infectious disease, public health, One Health, microbiology, biomedical and social sciences.
Wellcome Discovery Awards
Relevant fields: Discovery research related to human life, health and wellbeing, including interdisciplinary work linked with infectious diseases, microbiology and One Health.
Important Watchlist: Prepare Now, Apply When Open
| Scholarship | Status on 05 June 2026 | Expected Next Window | Relevant Fields | Official Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarship | 2026-27 applications closed | Expected around August 2026 for next cycle | Food policy, agriculture policy, public health, climate, development, leadership | Check Page |
| Commonwealth Scholarships | 2026-27 applications closed | Usually late summer/autumn cycle | One Health, veterinary epidemiology, public health, sustainable agriculture, rural development | Check Page |
| Stipendium Hungaricum via HEC | 2026-27 closed | Usually opens later in the year for next intake | Agriculture, animal sciences, aquaculture, food safety, biological sciences | Check Page |
| Chinese Government Scholarship via HEC | 2026-27 closed | Usually opens near end of year | Agriculture, veterinary sciences, biotechnology, fisheries, food sciences | Check Page |
| VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Belgium | 2026 call closed | Next annual call expected later | Aquaculture, rural development, food systems, sustainable agriculture | Check Page |
| Fulbright Degree Program USA | 2027 cycle closed | Next cycle usually opens later | Biosciences, agriculture, natural resources, public health, environment; clinical medicine usually excluded | Check Page |
Documents Students Should Prepare Now
- Valid passport
- Updated CV or academic resume
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Recommendation letters from teachers, supervisors or employers
- Statement of Purpose or Motivation Letter
- Research proposal for MS/MPhil/PhD and research fellowships
- English test score where required: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo depending programme
- Field-wise shortlist of universities and supervisors
- Published papers, internship certificates, field experience and professional achievements
VNV Insight
For Pakistani students from veterinary, livestock, poultry, dairy, fisheries, agriculture and biological sciences, scholarship success depends on early preparation. Many students miss good opportunities not because they are ineligible, but because they start documents after the deadline is announced.
Students should search their field with international keywords such as One Health, Veterinary Epidemiology, Animal Nutrition, Dairy Science, Aquaculture, Food Safety, AMR, Microbiology, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems and Climate-Smart Agriculture. These keywords help identify scholarships that may not use the word “veterinary” directly but still accept veterinary and agriculture graduates.
Disclaimer
This scholarship guide was prepared by The Veterinary News & Views Research Team for public information. Students must verify final eligibility, deadline, funding coverage and application requirements from the official scholarship pages before submission. VNV is not responsible for any change made by scholarship providers after publication.