Overseas Scholarship for MS/M.Phil Leading to PhD in Selected Fields (Phase-III)

The Overseas Scholarship (Phase-III) provides scholarships for MS/M.Phil and PhD studies at Top 200 QS/THE ranked universities in selected priority areas. It is aimed at developing highly qualified faculty, researchers and experts in strategic disciplines that contribute to Pakistan's socio-economic development. Scholarships are available in thematic areas including digital transformation, engineering and advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, agriculture, natural and physical sciences, social sciences and interdisciplinary areas. Selection is merit-based through the HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) and interview, with placement facilitated by HEC and partner universities.

Scholarship to undertake MS/M.Phil or PhD studies at Top 200 QS/THE-ranked universities; link provided for tuition fee and stipend details.

Applicants must be Pakistani / AJK nationals. PhD applicants must hold a minimum of eighteen years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent) with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or first division; MS applicants must have BS/BE/Masters or equivalent (16 years) with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or first division. Employees of public sector organizations must submit an NOC. Age limits: PhD — maximum 40 years for public sector employees and 35 for others; MS — maximum 35 for public sector employees and 30 for others. Candidates who previously received an HEC-funded MS/MPhil scholarship are eligible for PhD only after two years residency in Pakistan and submission of an NOC.

Online registration via the HEC e-Services Scholarship Portal; application processing fee of Rs. 3,000 to be deposited through 1LINK; candidates take the HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) and shortlisted applicants are called for interview; HEC facilitates placement with partner universities.