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HEC OSSP Phase-III Overseas Scholarships 2026 for MS/MPhil & PhD — Apply by 2026-08-28

HEC OSSP Phase-III Overseas Scholarships 2026 for MS/MPhil & PhD · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,

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

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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) invites applications from outstanding Pakistani and AJK nationals for Overseas Scholarships (OSSP Phase-III, Batch-IV) for MS/MPhil and PhD study at Top-200 QS/THE ranked universities. Scholarships target priority thematic areas and cover tuition, stipend and health insurance as per project provisions. Applicants must apply online via HEC e-Services and meet HEC eligibility, HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) and host university admission requirements.

Issuer Higher Education Commission (HEC), OSSP Phase-III — Project Director: Saima Naurin
Programs Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil and PhD studies (Top-200 QS/THE ranked universities)
Thematic Areas 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
Application method & fee Apply online via HEC e-Services Portal (eservices.hec.gov.pk). Application processing fee: PKR 3,000 (deposit via 1LINK payment services).
Tests & admission HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) scores and interview will be used for selection. Candidates already holding valid HAT scores (conducted by Education Testing Council) may use those. Candidates must fulfill host university admission requirements (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS) and may be required to appear before interview/admission.
Financial coverage Scholarships provide stipends, tuition (subject to approved financial provisions) and health insurance. Candidates remain responsible for securing any applicable fee waivers.
Important notes Candidates with confirmed unconditional admission in thematic areas to top-200 universities may be exempted from scholarship test/interview if they meet eligibility. Only shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit signed printed application and supporting documents. HEC may reallocate universities/countries and reserves the right to amend or cancel the process.
Contacts & help Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432. Online help: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
Application deadline 2026-08-28, 1600 hours

Eligibility summary

Category Key eligibility requirements (summary)
PhD Scholarships
  • Must be Pakistani / AJK national.
  • Minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent). Candidates with 17 years from foreign institutions may be considered subject to equivalence from A&A division.
  • Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or first division (annual) in MS/MPhil or equivalent.
  • Maximum one second division/equivalent grade across academic career is permissible.
  • Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/Government/Semi-Government must submit NOC from employer.
  • Age limit: up to 40 years for public-sector employees; up to 35 years for others.
  • Applicants who previously held HEC-funded MS/MPhil scholarships must complete a minimum two (02) years residency in Pakistan after completion of that degree and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
MS/MPhil Scholarships
  • Must be Pakistani / AJK national.
  • Minimum 16 years of education (BS/BE/Masters or equivalent) in relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or first division (annual).
  • Maximum one second division/equivalent grade across academic career is permissible.
  • Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/Government/Semi-Government must submit NOC from employer.
  • Age limit: up to 35 years for public-sector employees; up to 30 years for others.

For full terms, detailed eligibility, application instructions, thematic-area specifics and updates (including HAT schedules and accepted test scores), visit the HEC scholarship page: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/OSSPPhase-III/

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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