About this opportunity
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan runs several distinct scholarship and grant schemes for Pakistani students and researchers, covering local PhD research funding, overseas MS/PhD study through partner universities abroad, and faculty development scholarships for university staff.
The HEC Scholarship Pakistan is a partially funded scholarship offered by Higher Education Commission Pakistan for applicants heading to Pakistan.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Pakistani citizen targeting local PhD research funding or overseas MS/PhD study in an HEC-approved field
- Strong CGPA (commonly 3.0+/4.0 or equivalent) at your current degree level
- GAT General/Subject or GRE/IELTS/TOEFL scores as required by the specific scheme
- Willingness to accept a service bond where the scheme requires returning to serve in Pakistan after the funded degree
- Applying to an HEC-approved university and field of study
What the opportunity may offer
- Local PhD schemes typically cover a monthly stipend plus research and contingency grants
- Overseas MS/PhD schemes typically cover full tuition and living stipend as well as airfare and visa costs
- HRDI and faculty development schemes support university teaching staff pursuing further qualifications
- Exact funding amounts and covered costs differ by scheme and host country
Required documents
- CNIC and attested academic transcripts and degrees
- GAT General/Subject or GRE/IELTS/TOEFL scores as required by the scheme
- Research proposal or statement of purpose
- Academic and professional reference letters
- Service bond or undertaking documents where required
Application process
- Identify which HEC scheme matches your degree level and goal
- Open the specific scheme's page on HEC's official scholarships portal and confirm eligibility and deadline
- Prepare test scores and transcripts and your research proposal or statement of purpose in the required format
- Submit through the scheme's stated portal
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by Higher Education Commission Pakistan
- □Prepare your 5 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
HEC scholarships use scheme-specific opening and closing dates. Confirm the current scheme page and portal notice before applying.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-15UShireZone is not affiliated with Higher Education Commission Pakistan. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.