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

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

Admission advertisement published in Jang on Sunday, 9 August 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by HEC Overseas Scholarships 2026 – MS/MPhil & PhD Scholarships (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. Purpose: Overseas scholarships for MS/MPhil and PhD studies (full-time, batch IV) awarded to outstanding Pakistani/AJK nationals for study at Top 200 QS/THE world universities.

Thematic areas include: 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; and Interdisciplinary & Strategic Areas.

Program	Key Eligibility & Requirements
PhD Scholarships	Must be Pakistani / AJK national. Minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent). Candidates with 17-year MSc/MS degrees from foreign institutions may apply subject to HEC equivalence. Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or first division (annual) required. Maximum one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic record permissible. Employees of Public Sector Universities / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi-Government organizations must submit NOC from their employer. Age limits (as published): Maximum 40 years for Public Sector employees; 35 years for others.
MS / MPhil Scholarships	Must be Pakistani / AJK national. Minimum 16 years of relevant education (BS/BE/Masters or equivalent) with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or first division (annual). Maximum one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic record permissible. Employees of Public Sector Universities / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi-Government organizations must submit NOC from their employer. Age limits (as published): Maximum 35 years for Public Sector employees; 30 years for others.

Program

Key Eligibility & Requirements

PhD Scholarships

Must be Pakistani / AJK national.
Minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent). Candidates with 17-year MSc/MS degrees from foreign institutions may apply subject to HEC equivalence.
Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or first division (annual) required.
Maximum one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic record permissible.
Employees of Public Sector Universities / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi-Government organizations must submit NOC from their employer.
Age limits (as published): Maximum 40 years for Public Sector employees; 35 years for others.

MS / MPhil Scholarships

Must be Pakistani / AJK national.
Minimum 16 years of relevant education (BS/BE/Masters or equivalent) with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or first division (annual).
Maximum one second division (or equivalent) throughout academic record permissible.
Employees of Public Sector Universities / Colleges / R&D / Government / Semi-Government organizations must submit NOC from their employer.
Age limits (as published): Maximum 35 years for Public Sector employees; 30 years for others.

Selection Criteria and Tests:

Selection will be merit-based using HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) scores and interview results. Candidates are required to opt for foreign universities (Top 200 QS/THE World University Rankings) in their online application. HAT (Education Testing Council, Pakistan) will be conducted; test scores are valid for two years. Shortlisted candidates may be required to secure host-university admission and meet English language test requirements (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) where applicable.

How to Apply:

Apply online through HEC e-Services portal: https://eservices.hec.gov.pk
Application processing fee: Rs. 3,000 (to be deposited through 1LINK payment services).
Online registration, submission and printed copy procedures are required as per HEC instructions; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further submission of signed printouts and supporting documents.

Important Notes:

Applicants who previously availed an HEC-funded MS/MPhil scholarship may apply for PhD only after completing a minimum two (02) years in Pakistan following completion of their earlier degree, and must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) where required.
Payments to scholars will be made according to project-approved financial provisions; candidates may be responsible for securing visas, insurance, and any unmet tuition/fees if full funding is not allocated.
HEC reserves the right to postpone or cancel the test and schedule if required, and to reallocate university/country placements.

Application Deadline: 2026-08-28 (1600 hours).

Contact / Further Information:

Project Director: Saima Naurin, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432. Official scholarship page: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/OSSPhase-III and general help: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk

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.

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