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HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026 for MS/MPhil & PhD (Apply by 2026-08-28)

HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026 for MS/MPhil & PhD (Apply by 2026-08-28) · Islamabad · The Express Tribune, 09 Aug 2026

Admission advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 9 August 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026 for MS/MPhil & PhD (Apply by 2026-08-28). The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 28 August 2026 and has passed.

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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. HEC is inviting applications from qualifying Pakistani / AJK nationals for Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil and PhD studies at Top 200 QS/THE ranked universities.

Purpose: Fully-funded overseas scholarships (MS/MPhil & PhD) in priority thematic areas to enable graduate study and research abroad under HEC scholarship programs.

Key details	Apply online through HEC e-Services portal (eservices.hec.gov.pk). Application processing fee: PKR 3,000 (payable through 1LINK payment services). Deadline: 2026-08-28, 16:00 hours. Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432.
Selection	Merit-based on HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) scores and interview. Candidates must meet host university admission requirements (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS). HEC may reallocate candidates and will place shortlisted scholars with partner universities. Candidates must appear in required tests before interview/admission.

Thematic areas (eligible subjects): 1) Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies; 2) Energy, Climate Change & Environment; 3) Agriculture, Food Security & Agri-Tech; 4) Health, Biotechnology & Life Sciences; 5) Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing; 6) Natural & Physical Sciences; 7) Social Sciences, Business & Governance; 8) Interdisciplinary & Strategic Areas.

Program	Core eligibility highlights
PhD Scholarships	Applicant must be a Pakistani / AJK national. Eligible to apply after completing a minimum two (02) year residency in Pakistan following completion of MS/MPhil degree (as specified by HEC). Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from relevant employer where applicable. Maximum of one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic career may be permissible; detailed academic requirements apply. Maximum age and other specific limits apply for different employer categories (refer to HEC guidelines).
MS / MPhil Scholarships	Applicant must be a Pakistani / AJK national. One second division (or equivalent) throughout academic career may be allowed; final/terminal degree requirements apply. Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/government/semi-government organizations must submit NOC to apply for the scholarship. BS/BEng/Masters or equivalent in relevant field with minimum CGPA/percentage as prescribed by HEC (see online guidelines).

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Core eligibility highlights

PhD Scholarships

Applicant must be a Pakistani / AJK national.
Eligible to apply after completing a minimum two (02) year residency in Pakistan following completion of MS/MPhil degree (as specified by HEC).
Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from relevant employer where applicable.
Maximum of one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic career may be permissible; detailed academic requirements apply.
Maximum age and other specific limits apply for different employer categories (refer to HEC guidelines).

MS / MPhil Scholarships

Applicant must be a Pakistani / AJK national.
One second division (or equivalent) throughout academic career may be allowed; final/terminal degree requirements apply.
Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/government/semi-government organizations must submit NOC to apply for the scholarship.
BS/BEng/Masters or equivalent in relevant field with minimum CGPA/percentage as prescribed by HEC (see online guidelines).

Important notes: Candidates must opt for foreign universities (Top 200 QS/THE) in the online form. HEC will conduct/recognize the HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) for selection; only valid test scores (as specified) will be considered. Confirmed conditional admissions in thematic areas for the upcoming semester will be processed; shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit required supporting documents.

How to apply: Register and submit application through HEC e-Services portal (eservices.hec.gov.pk). For detailed instructions, eligibility rules, thematic area specifics and full terms, visit HEC scholarship web pages or contact the HEC helpline.

Contact / Project Director: Saima Naurin, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Online help: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk

Published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 9 August 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.

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