Commonwealth Master's Scholarships (via HEC nomination)

What it covers

• ✓Full tuition fees
• ✓Monthly stipend of £1,712 (£2,000 in London) at current CSC rates
• ✓Approved return airfare
• ✓Study travel grant
• ✓Partial child allowance for single-parent scholars

Who can apply

• Pakistani or AJK national and permanent resident of Pakistan/AJK (dual nationals not eligible)
• First-division bachelor's degree representing 16 years of education in a relevant field (HEC rule)
• At least 2:1-equivalent first degree (CSC rule)
• HAT (HEC Aptitude Test) score of at least 60/100 (HAT-I to HAT-IV, taken on or after 25 Oct 2024)
• Unable to afford UK study without the scholarship
• No previous UK master's study
• No upper age limit

Documents you need

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How to apply

1. 1Take the HAT test and obtain a score of 60 or more
2. 2Apply on the HEC scholarship portal for the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship
3. 3Create an application on CSC Central and choose up to three UK courses
4. 4Upload transcripts and references to CSC Central before the deadline
5. 5If shortlisted, attend HEC interview; HEC nominates candidates to the CSC by December 2026
6. 6Results from the CSC are expected by July 2027

Tips from successful applicants

• Your development impact statements are heavily weighted; link your study plan to Pakistan's needs
• Make sure the same courses are listed on both the HEC and CSC applications
• Chase referees early; references must be uploaded by the CSC deadline