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The advertisement prints Friday, 28 August 2026. That date has passed.

Which newspaper published this admission?

Jang, in the edition of Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Which city is this admission for?

Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.

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Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.

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HEC Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil & PhD Studies – Apply by 2026-08-28

HEC Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil & PhD Studies – Apply by 2026-08-28 · Islamabad · Jang, 09 Aug 2026

Admission advertisement published in Jang on Sunday, 9 August 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by HEC Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil & PhD Studies – 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), Pakistan. HEC invites applications for Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil and PhD studies at Top 200 QS/THE ranked foreign universities. Applications are submitted online through the HEC e-Services Portal (eservices.hec.gov.pk). Application processing fee: Rs. 3,000 (deposit via 1LINK payment services).

Thematic areas (selected): 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.

Program	Key Eligibility & Requirements
PhD Scholarships	Applicant must be Pakistani/AJK national. Minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent). Candidates with 17 years foreign MS/MS may apply with equivalence certificate. Maximum one second division/equivalent grade in academic record prior to terminal degree allowed. Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 in MS/MPhil (or first division in annual system). Applicants who previously received HEC-funded MS/MPhil must complete a minimum 2 years in Pakistan after degree and provide NOC. Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/government/semi-government must submit NOC. Age limits: 40 years for public sector employees; 35 years for others.
MS Scholarships	Applicant must be Pakistani/AJK national. Minimum 16 years of education (BS/BE/Masters or equivalent) with CGPA 3.0/4.0 or first division in annual system. Maximum one second division/equivalent grade in academic record prior to terminal degree allowed. Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/government/semi-government must submit NOC. Age limits: 35 years for public sector employees; 30 years for others.

Program

Key Eligibility & Requirements

PhD Scholarships

Applicant must be Pakistani/AJK national.
Minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent). Candidates with 17 years foreign MS/MS may apply with equivalence certificate.
Maximum one second division/equivalent grade in academic record prior to terminal degree allowed.
Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 in MS/MPhil (or first division in annual system).
Applicants who previously received HEC-funded MS/MPhil must complete a minimum 2 years in Pakistan after degree and provide NOC.
Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/government/semi-government must submit NOC.
Age limits: 40 years for public sector employees; 35 years for others.

MS Scholarships

Applicant must be Pakistani/AJK national.
Minimum 16 years of education (BS/BE/Masters or equivalent) with CGPA 3.0/4.0 or first division in annual system.
Maximum one second division/equivalent grade in academic record prior to terminal degree allowed.
Employees of public sector universities/colleges/R&D/government/semi-government must submit NOC.
Age limits: 35 years for public sector employees; 30 years for others.

Selection & Tests: Candidate selection is merit-based on HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) scores and interview, subject to approved provincial quotas. Applicants must opt for foreign universities ranked in Top 200 QS/THE. Candidates must meet host university requirements (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS etc.). HAT scores remain valid for two years; candidates who already have valid HAT scores on the closing date may use them. Candidates with confirmed conditional admission in a Top 200 QS/THE university for the upcoming semester (e.g., Fall 2026) may be exempted from the scholarship test/interview if they meet eligibility requirements.

Funding & Conditions: Scholarships cover stipend, tuition fees and health insurance as per project provisions. If tuition exceeds allocated amounts, candidates are responsible for securing fee waivers for additional costs. HEC may reallocate universities/countries and reserves the right to amend, postpone or cancel the process.

How to apply: Register and submit the online application via HEC e-Services Portal (eservices.hec.gov.pk). Do not submit printed/hard copies at this stage; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for signed printouts and supporting documents.

Contact: Saima Naurin, Project Director, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432. For full details and thematic area lists visit: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/OSSPhase-III

Published in Jang 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.

Questions about this admission

What is the last date for this admission?: The advertisement prints Friday, 28 August 2026. That date has passed.
Which newspaper published this admission?: Jang, in the edition of Sunday, 9 August 2026.
Which city is this admission for?: Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
How do I respond to this admission?: Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.

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