Scholarship

Overview of Overseas Scholarships

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistani/AJK Nationals for the award of Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil and PhD studies (Phase-III, Batch-IV). Scholarships will be awarded in Top 200 QS/THE ranked universities of the world.
The scholarships will be awarded in the following thematic areas only:

• Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies
• Energy, Climate Change & Environment
• Agriculture, Food Security & Agri-Tech
• Health, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
• Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
• Natural & Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences, Business & Governance
• Interdisciplinary & Strategic Areas

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Scholarships

• Applicant must be a Pakistani / AJK National.
• Applicants who have previously availed an HEC-funded MS/MPhil scholarship shall be eligible to apply only after completing a minimum residency period of two (02) years in Pakistan following the completion of their MS/MPhil degree and must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant authority.
• Candidates must have a minimum of eighteen years of education (MS/MPhil, or equivalent). However, candidates having 17 years MSc/MS degree from foreign are also eligible to apply subject to provision of equivalence from A&A division at time of application submission.
• A maximum of one second division (or equivalent grade) throughout the academic career prior to the terminal/final degree is permissible.
• Candidates must have minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or first division (in the annual system) in MS/MPhil/Equivalent degree.
• Employees of any Public Sector University/Colleges/R&D / Government / Semi Government Organizations must submit NOC to apply for the scholarship from their organization.
• The maximum age to apply for the scholarship is Maximum 40 years for Public Sector University / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi Government Organizations Employees, and 35 for all others.

Eligibility Criteria for MS Scholarships

• Applicant must be a Pakistani / AJK National.
• A maximum of one second division (or equivalent grade) throughout the academic career prior to the terminal/final degree is permissible.
• Employees of any Public Sector University / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi Government Organizations must submit NOC to apply for the scholarship from their organization.
• Candidates must have BS/BE/Masters or equivalent to 16 years of education in relevant field of studies with a minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in semester system or first division (in the annual system) in BS/BE/Masters/equivalent.
• The maximum age to apply for scholarship is Maximum 35 years for Public Sector University / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi Government Organizations Employees, and 30 for all others.

Selection Criteria and HEC Aptitude Test (HAT)

Selection of candidates will be made on merit based on HEC Aptitude Test scores and interview results, subject to the approved provincial quotas of the Government of Pakistan. Candidates are required to opt for foreign universities (Top 200 QS / THE World University Rankings) / countries of their choice in the online application form.
The Education Testing Council (ETC), Pakistan, under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), will conduct the HEC Aptitude Test (HAT). The test score remains valid for two years.

How to Apply

Online registration will commence through the HEC e-Services Portal (eservices.hec.gov.pk). The application processing fee i.e. Rs. 3,000/- shall be deposited through 1LINK payment services. Applicants are requested not to submit / send hard / printed copy of the online application form at this stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit a duly signed printout along with the required supporting documents. For further details, please visit: HEC Website.

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