ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced fully funded PhD scholarships in the United States under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Project, offering Pakistani students an opportunity to pursue doctoral studies at top-ranked American universities.
According to HEC, the scholarships are available for admission to universities ranked among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings, with funding packages varying according to university rankings.
For universities ranked among the top 50, the scholarship covers full tuition fees, an annual stipend of $19,000 and $2,000 in health insurance.
For universities ranked between 51st and 100th, the programme offers tuition support of up to $12,000 per year, along with a stipend and health insurance coverage.
HEC has announced two application deadlines for the upcoming admissions cycles. Candidates seeking admission for the Spring/Summer 2027 intake must apply by October 30, 2026, while the deadline for the Fall 2027 intake is March 30, 2027.
Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the HEC scholarship portal at http://scholarship.hec.gov.pk. Further information about eligibility requirements, eligible fields of study and the application process is available at http://www.hec.gov.pk/site/US-PAK-KC.
The US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Project aims to strengthen academic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States and develop Pakistan’s human capital by providing advanced research and doctoral training opportunities at leading American universities.
HEC has encouraged eligible students to review the programme requirements and submit their applications before the respective deadlines.
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