The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced fully funded PhD scholarships under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Project, offering outstanding opportunities for Pakistani students to pursue doctoral studies at the Top 300 QS World-Ranked Universities in the United States.
The initiative is designed to enhance academic collaboration between Pakistan and the United States while helping develop Pakistan’s skilled human resources in advanced fields of education and research.
Under this program, applicants can apply in two categories:
Top 50 Universities: Full coverage of tuition fees, along with a monthly stipend and health insurance.
Rank 51–300 Universities: Financial support of up to USD 12,000 per year for tuition, in addition to a stipend and health insurance.
These scholarships reflect HEC’s ongoing commitment to providing Pakistani scholars and professionals with international research exposure and advanced learning opportunities, enabling them to play a stronger role in the country’s development.
Application Deadlines:
For Spring/Summer 2026 admissions: 15 November 2025
For Fall 2026 admissions: 30 April 2026
Eligible candidates can apply through the HEC scholarship portal at scholarship.hec.gov.pk.
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