Your next chapter starts with a scholarship.

Most opportunities we work with are open to international students (including students from Pakistan and similar regions) applying for bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs. Typical requirements include a completed previous degree (or final-year status), a competitive GPA, and a clear study plan.

Exact rules vary by country and scholarship—age limits, field of study, work experience, or nationality restrictions can apply. We shortlist only programs you actually qualify for after reviewing your profile.

Often yes—but not always. Many universities accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo. Common IELTS targets are roughly 6.0–6.5 overall for undergraduate and 6.5–7.0 for postgraduate, with no band below the school’s minimum.

Some programs waive the test if your previous education was fully in English, or if the university offers its own language pathway. A few destinations and fully funded schemes still require an official score with no exception.

We tell you upfront whether your shortlist needs IELTS, what score to aim for, and when a waiver is realistic—so you don’t prepare for a test you may not need, or skip one that is mandatory.

It depends on the opportunity:

• Many government and fully funded scholarships have no application fee.
• University admissions often charge a fee (commonly in the range of about $50–$150 USD per application; some are higher or lower).
• A few portals or agencies add service fees on top—we flag those and generally avoid low-value paid traps.

Application fees are paid directly to the university or official portal, not to ScholarshipCounsel. We never ask you to send tuition or “guarantee” money to our personal accounts.

An initial consultation is free—we review your background and tell you honestly whether scholarship routes look realistic for you.

Paid support (document preparation, full application handling, visa file guidance, 1-on-1 counseling) is quoted after that review, based on the package you choose. Pricing is fixed for the agreed scope—no surprise “success tax” on your scholarship stipend.

You only pay for work we actually do (SOPs, CV, LORs guidance, submissions, visa docs, etc.). If we believe your profile is not competitive yet, we will say so rather than take a fee for a weak application.

Yes—absolutely. Scholarships and university portals are public. Motivated students apply on their own every year, and we respect that.

Where we add value is time, structure, and fewer avoidable mistakes: choosing realistic programs, writing stronger SOPs/CVs, meeting document standards, tracking deadlines, and preparing cleaner visa files. That matters most if you are short on time, applying to multiple countries, or have been rejected before.

You can use our free resources and country lists, apply solo, or hire us only for the parts you need (for example, SOP only or visa file only). There is no obligation to buy a full package.

From first consultation to submitted applications often takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on how ready your documents are and when deadlines fall. Visa steps come after an offer and can add several more weeks.

No ethical consultant can guarantee a scholarship or visa. Decisions are made by universities and embassies. We guarantee careful guidance, strong document standards, and honest feedback on your chances—not a bought result.