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US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor – Scholarships Open for 2027 PhD Admissions – Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan Scholarships 2026

🏢 Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan 📍 Sector H-8, Islamabad (HEC Head Office); scholarships for PhD programs at top 100 QS World Ranked US Universities 🕐 Posted 11 Oct 2026
📅 Last Date: 30 Oct 2026 (19 days left)
📅 Last Date to Apply
30 Oct 2026
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
Tuition Fee as per University Invoice; Stipend $19,000 per annum; $2,000 Health Insurance per annum
📞 How to Apply / Contact
US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, HRD Division, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-8, Islamabad. UAN: 051-111-119-432 & 0334-1119432
📄 Scholarship Details

Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan

US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor – Scholarships Open for 2027 PhD Admissions

Positions

PostVacanciesQualificationAge Limit
Category I Scholarship – PhD at Top 50 QS World Ranked US Universities (Overall/Subject Ranking)NoneSecured admission in top 50 QS World Ranked US University; Valid GRE General Score (minimum 300 in total) OR HEC HAT Score (minimum 60%)Maximum 40 years for regular Government employees/regular faculty of public sector universities & Government colleges/regular researchers of approved R&D organizations; 35 years in all other cases
Category II Scholarship – PhD at 51–100 QS World Ranked US Universities (Overall)NoneSecured admission in top 51–100 QS World Ranked US University; Valid GRE General Score (minimum 300 in total) OR HAT Score (minimum 60%)Maximum 40 years for regular Government employees/regular faculty of public sector universities & Government colleges/regular researchers of approved R&D organizations; 35 years in all other cases

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years bachelor's degree (BS/BSc/BE or 16 years formal education); maximum one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic career; Pakistani/AJK nationals; must not be availing any other scholarship

Pay Scale

Tuition Fee as per University Invoice; Stipend $19,000 per annum; $2,000 Health Insurance per annum

Last Date

Spring/Summer 2027 Intake: October 30, 2026; Fall 2027 Intake: March 30, 2027

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online on the HEC online portal at https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/. Scholarship applications must be submitted through HEC scholarship portal. Preference given to applicants having admission in preferred subject areas as mentioned on HEC website: http://www.hec.gov.pk/site/US-PAK-KCSA. For more details visit: www.hec.gov.pk/site/US-PAK-KC. The latest QS Ranking (2027) shall apply; www.topuniversities.com will be used as reference for QS Ranking.

Contact

US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, HRD Division, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-8, Islamabad. UAN: 051-111-119-432 & 0334-1119432

Ref: PID II 3311-D/26

📰 Original Newspaper Advertisement
US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor – Scholarships Open for 2027 PhD Admissions – Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan Scholarships 2026 — original newspaper advertisement
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply is 30 Oct 2026.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted online at https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/. For queries: US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, HRD Division, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-8, Islamabad. UAN: 051-111-119-432 & 0334-1119432

What is the eligibility criteria?

Minimum 4 years bachelor's degree (BS/BSc/BE or 16 years formal education); maximum one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic career; Pakistani/AJK nationals; must not be availing any other scholarship Category I Scholarship – PhD at Top 50 QS World Ranked US Universities (Overall/Subject Ranking) — Secured admission in top 50 QS World Ranked US University; Valid GRE General Score (m…

Where is this opportunity based?

It is based in Sector H-8, Islamabad (HEC Head Office); scholarships for PhD programs at top 100 QS World Ranked US Universities, offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan.

Which organization issued this advertisement?

This scholarship advertisement was issued by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan.

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OrganizationHigher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan
LocationSector H-8, Islamabad (HEC Head Office); scholarships for PhD programs at top 100 QS World Ranked US Universities
Last Date30 Oct 2026
Posted11 Oct 2026
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