11 Scholarships With a Real Monthly Stipend (Verified)

Stipend: CHF 2,450/month, explicitly described by the Swiss government as “not salary-equivalent”

Also covers: compulsory health insurance for non-EU/EFTA citizens, a one-time CHF 600 rental deposit grant, a half-fare travel card, and a return flight; tuition (CHF 600–2,000/semester) is not covered

Deadline: Country-specific; the application portal opens in August each year

Apply: sbfi.admin.ch official page

4. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

Country: China | Level: Master’s and PhD

Stipend: RMB 3,000/month (Master’s), RMB 3,500/month (PhD)

Also covers: tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance

Deadline: Set per embassy/host university, typically January–April; confirm your specific cycle date with HEC Pakistan or your target university

Apply: via your Chinese embassy or host university’s admissions office