The Bestway Foundation Scholarship for Pakistani students is closed for the published 2026/27 cycle. The University of Kent offered five awards worth GBP 26,000, while the University of Bradford offered five packages worth about GBP 35,000. Neither university has published a 2027/28 application window on the official pages checked on 19 October 2026.
This status guide covers two official university-administered Bestway Foundation routes. Do not send an application or personal documents to an unofficial agent.
Quick Overview
- Scholarship: Bestway Foundation Scholarship
- Eligible country: Pakistan
- Study level: One-year master’s programs
- Published cycle: 2026/27
- Current status: Closed
- University of Kent deadline: 22 May 2026
- University of Bradford deadline: 1 May 2026
- Next cycle: Not announced on either official page
About the Bestway Foundation Scholarships
The Bestway Foundation works with UK universities to support postgraduate students from Pakistan. For 2026/27, the University of Kent and the University of Bradford each published a separate scholarship with its own funding, eligibility and application process.
This is not one national application. Students must follow the university administering the award. The University of Kent specifically asks prospective applicants not to contact the Bestway Foundation directly about its scholarship.
Because the 2026 deadlines have passed, applicants should treat any claim that a 2027/28 Bestway application is already open with caution unless it appears on an official university page.
Financial Benefits
University of Kent award
- Five scholarships
- GBP 26,000 per recipient
- Tuition support plus a contribution toward maintenance
- For the 2026/27 academic year
Kent did not describe the GBP 26,000 award as covering every possible living expense. Applicants were required to explain how they would fund any remaining living costs.
University of Bradford award
- Five scholarships
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation in The Green
- GBP 6,665 living support paid in three instalments
- Approximate total value of GBP 35,000
The Bradford package was for students starting a full-time master’s course in September 2026. The published cycle is now closed.
Scholarship Routes
University of Kent
Kent’s scholarship covered one-year postgraduate programs in specified science, technology and mathematics disciplines. It included both taught master’s courses and master’s by research, but excluded PhD programs, the International Incorporated Master’s and courses with a year in industry.
University of Bradford
Bradford’s scholarship covered full-time taught master’s programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. MBA programs were excluded.
Eligibility Requirements
University of Kent eligibility for 2026/27
- Be from and domiciled in Pakistan
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible full-time one-year program by the deadline
- Meet the academic requirements of the selected course
- Show academic strength and financial need
- Be available for a video interview if shortlisted
- Not hold the award together with another scholarship
University of Bradford eligibility for 2026/27
- Be from Pakistan and self-funded
- Apply for an eligible full-time master’s program based at Bradford, excluding MBA
- Have completed an undergraduate degree and know the final results
- Meet the course’s academic and English entry requirements
- Submit proof of results with the scholarship application
- Explain financial hardship and the effect of circumstances in Pakistan
Bradford listed a four-year bachelor’s degree with at least 60%, GPA 2.5/4.0 or First Division, or a master’s degree meeting the same published benchmark. Course admission can include additional conditions.
Required Documents
The exact list can change in a future cycle. The 2026/27 official pages required or referenced:
- Academic degree results and transcripts
- Proof that course entry requirements are met
- Curriculum vitae for the Kent route
- Personal or scholarship statement
- Evidence of financial need or hardship
- Explanation of study goals and intended impact after returning to Pakistan
- English-language evidence and academic reference when requested by the university
Kent required documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format and did not accept Google Docs or SharePoint links.
How to Apply for a Future Bestway Foundation Scholarship
- Check the official University of Kent scholarship page for a new cycle.
- Check the official University of Bradford scholarship page.
- Read the current cycle rules before applying for a master’s course because the sequence differs by university.
- Prepare academic evidence, a focused statement and a realistic plan for any costs not covered.
- Apply through the university’s own portal or form only after a new window is officially announced.
There is no verified open Bestway Foundation Scholarship application on the two university pages covered by this guide. A future award, deadline or value should not be assumed from the 2026/27 rules.
Relevant Further Opportunities
- Chevening Scholarship Pakistan status guide
- Scotland Pakistan Scholarships guide
- Clarendon Scholarship guide for Pakistani students
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bestway Foundation Scholarship open?
No. The official Kent and Bradford pages both show that their 2026/27 deadlines have passed.
Is there a Bestway Foundation Scholarship 2027/28 deadline?
Not on the official university pages checked on 19 October 2026. Wait for a university to publish a new cycle before relying on a date.
How much was the scholarship worth?
Kent listed GBP 26,000 per award. Bradford listed full tuition, accommodation and GBP 6,665 living support, with an approximate total value of GBP 35,000.
Can Pakistani students apply for a PhD?
Not under the two published 2026/27 routes. Kent excluded PhD study, and Bradford’s award was for postgraduate taught master’s courses.
Should I contact the Bestway Foundation directly?
For the Kent scholarship, the university explicitly says applicants should contact Kent rather than the Bestway Foundation. Future applicants should use the contact instructions on the administering university’s official page.