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HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026 — MS/MPhil & PhD (Top-200 Universities)
HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026 · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Admission advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 9 August 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026. The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 28 August 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. HEC invites applications from qualified Pakistani and AJK nationals for Overseas Scholarships (Phase-III, Batch-IV) for MS/MPhil and PhD studies at universities ranked in the Top 200 (QS/THE).
Scholarship thematic areas (selected thematic areas only):
| No. | Thematic Area |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Key eligibility and application highlights:
| Program | Key eligibility | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Pakistani/AJK nationals; minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent); maximum one second division allowed prior to terminal degree; minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (or First Division) in MS/MPhil; employees of public sector institutions must submit NOC. | Public sector employees: 40 years; Others: 35 years |
| MS/MPhil | Pakistani/AJK nationals; relevant 16 years of education (BS/BE/Masters or equivalent) with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (or First Division); maximum one second division allowed; employees must submit NOC. | Public sector employees: 35 years; Others: 30 years |
Selection and test requirements: Selection will be on merit based on HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) scores and interviews and subject to approved provincial quotas. Candidates must have a valid HAT score (Education Testing Council, Pakistan) — HAT scores are considered (validity noted in HEC guidance). Candidates must ensure their chosen field is offered by selected foreign universities and meet host university admission requirements (e.g., GRE, TOEFL, IELTS) where applicable.
How to apply: Apply online via HEC e-Services Portal: https://eservices.hec.gov.pk. Application processing fee: PKR 3,000 (paid through 1LINK payment services). Detailed terms, required documents, thematic details and application guidance are available on HEC’s scholarship pages.
Contact and help: Saima Naurin, Project Director, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432. Online help: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. For full details visit HEC website: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/OSSPPhase-III
Application deadline: August 28, 2026, 16:00 hours.
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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