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HEC U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships — 2027 Admissions
HEC U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships · Islamabad · Dunya,
Admission advertisement published in Dunya on Sunday, 28 June 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by HEC U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships. The last date printed on the advertisement is Friday, 30 October 2026.
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC) — Project Management Unit, U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (HRD Division), Sector H-8, Islamabad. Purpose: Fully/partially funded PhD scholarships for Pakistani/AJK nationals for 2027 admissions to top-ranked U.S. universities.
Overview: Scholarships are available only for PhD programs (not MS/MPhil leading to PhD). Preference will be given to applicants with admission in preferred subject areas as listed on the HEC website. Applications must be submitted online through the HEC scholarship portal.
| Category | Eligible US University QS Ranking | Tuition | Stipend | Health Insurance | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category I | Top 50 QS World Ranked U.S. Universities | Tuition as per university invoice | USD 19,200 per annum | USD 2,000 per annum | Secured admission at a Top-50 QS ranked U.S. university |
| Category II | QS Ranked 51–100 U.S. Universities | Tuition up to USD 12,000 per annum | USD 19,200 per annum | USD 2,000 per annum | Secured admission at a QS 51–100 ranked U.S. university |
Eligibility (select, as published): Pakistani/AJK nationals; minimum 4-year bachelor’s (16 years) degree; no 2nd/3rd division in entire academic record; maximum age on closing date — 40 years for regular government employees/faculty/researchers of approved R&D organisations and 35 years in other cases; applicants must not be availing another scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to secure any additional university funding if required.
Application method and resources: Apply online via the HEC scholarship portal: https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/ . Further details and eligible subject areas are on the HEC site: hec.gov.pk (U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor pages).
Intake deadlines: Spring/Summer 2027 intake closing: 2026-10-30. Fall 2027 intake closing: 2027-03-30.
Contact: Project Management Unit, US–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, HRD Division, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-8, Islamabad. UAN: 051-111-119-432. Official website: hec.gov.pk.
Published in Dunya on Sunday, 28 June 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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