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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC); nominated by HEC Pakistan
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HEC Indigenous PhD Fellowship Program (5000 Fellowships, Phase-II)
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan · Pakistan
HEC fellowship for full-time PhD study at HEC-recognized Pakistani universities, covering tuition and a stipend. Merit is 50% HAT score and 50% academic record, with a five-year service bond in Pakistan.
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Deadline
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No open call found as of 2026-10-10; latest batch referenced is Phase-II Batch-VI, whose closing date could not be verified. Batches are announced irregularly on the HEC website.
What it covers
- Tuition, lab and workshop fees up to the limit stated in the award letter
- Monthly stipend (amount per HEC award letter)
- Book allowance
Who can apply
- Pakistani or AJK national
- MS/MPhil or equivalent with CGPA 3.0/4.0 (3.75/5) or first division; no third division/grade D
- Age limit 35 (40 for regular public-sector/university faculty and R&D employees) at closing date
- Full-time student at an HEC-recognized program
- Not holding another HEC/government scholarship
- Valid HAT score
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How to apply
- 1Watch the HEC scholarships page for a new batch call
- 2Take the HAT test announced for the batch
- 3Apply online in the correct discipline (changes not allowed after submission)
- 4Secure admission in an HEC-recognized PhD program meeting HEC quality criteria
Tips from successful applicants
- Quotas for some regions were exhausted in earlier batches, so check the batch advertisement.
- Notify HEC in writing within 7 days if you want an earlier HAT score considered.
- Complete your MS/MPhil before the closing date.
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