Detailed Review of HEC Scholarships 2025

1. US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship (USA)

• Overview: A fully funded opportunity for Pakistani (including AJK) students to pursue PhD at QS-top-300 U.S. universities.(Careers Help Desk, Sach)

• Deadlines:

  • Fall 2025: July 20, 2025

  • Spring/Summer 2026: November 15, 2025

  • Fall 2026: April 30, 2026(Careers Help Desk)

• Benefits:

  • Tuition (full for Top 50; up to USD 12,000/year for rank 51–300)

  • Monthly stipend

  • Health insurance; travel support(Careers Help Desk)

• Eligibility:

  • Pakistani/AJK nationals

  • Minimum 16 years education (BS/BSc) with no 2nd/3rd division

  • Age limit: below 40 (45 for government employees)

  • Must not hold another scholarship(Careers Help Desk)

• Application Process:

  • First secure an admission offer from a QS-Top-300 U.S. university

  • Apply via HEC's online portal under “Learning Opportunities Abroad”(Careers Help Desk)

2. International Research Fellowships (PhD)

• Summary: HEC funds six-month research fellowships abroad for PhD students enrolled in Pakistani universities—enhancing their research exposure and collaboration.(Higher Education Commission, Sach)

3. HEC Need-Based Scholarships (Local)

• Details: Designed to support financially strained students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within Pakistan. Scholarships cover tuition and living expenses, and can be applied for through the financial aid offices at selected universities.(Sach)

4. HEC Commonwealth Scholarships (UK)

• Description: Fully funded master’s and PhD scholarships in the UK, supported by DFID and administered by HEC.(Scholarshiphive, Sach)

• Coverage:

  • Tuition fees, travel, living stipend (~£1,378/month; London region ~£1,690), thesis grants, study travel, and midterm visit airfare.(Scholarshiphive)

• Eligibility:

  • Pakistani/AJK nationals under age 30 (Master’s) / 35 (PhD)

  • First-class degree (16 years for Master’s; 17-18 years for PhD)

  • Must not be registered at a UK university or have previously studied at this level in the UK

  • Financial need required(Scholarshiphive)

• Application Process:

  • Apply via the Commonwealth EAS system and HEC portal by October 15 (example: 2024)(Scholarshiphive)

5. Scotland-Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women

• Focus: Empowering Pakistani women to pursue bachelor’s and master’s/MPhil degrees in select fields including education, STEM, health sciences, climate, and food security.(British Council)

• Benefits:

  • Tuition fees

  • Hostel support (where applicable)

  • Travel allowances (two trips/year for those in on-campus housing)(British Council)

• Note on Eligibility:

  • Female Pakistani nationals with confirmed HEC-recognised university admission in relevant disciplines(British Council)

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