The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, has announced PhD scholarships for 2027 admissions under the US–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Program. The scholarships are available for Pakistani and AJK nationals who wish to continue PhD studies in top 100 QS World Ranked US universities. According to the official advertisement, this scholarship is only for PhD programs. It does not cover Master’s, MS, or MS leading to PhD programs. Applicants are encouraged to secure admission in preferred subject areas mentioned by HEC before applying.

According to the official advertisement, this scholarship is only for PhD programs. It does not cover Master’s, MS, or MS leading to PhD programs. Applicants are encouraged to secure admission in preferred subject areas mentioned by HEC before applying.

The scholarship has been divided into two categories based on the overall QS World Ranking of U.S. universities.

Category I: Top 50 QS World Ranked U.S. Universities

Applicants who secure admission in a U.S. university ranked among the top 50 QS World Ranked U.S. universities may receive the following benefits:

To apply under this category, the applicant must have secured admission in a top 50 QS World Ranked U.S. university. The applicant must also have a valid GRE General score of minimum 300 in total or an HEC HAT score of minimum 60%.

Category II: 51–100 QS World Ranked US Universities

Applicants who secure admission in a US university ranked from 51 to 100 in the QS World Ranking may receive the following benefits:

For this category, applicants must have secured admission in a US university ranked from 51 to 100. They must also have a valid GRE General score of minimum 300 in total or an HEC HAT score of minimum 60%.

Applicants must fulfill the following general eligibility conditions:

Applications must be submitted online through the HEC scholarship portal . Applicants should also visit the official HEC website for complete details, preferred subject areas, eligibility requirements, and application instructions.

The advertisement also advises applicants to secure university funding where possible, because any difference in tuition or funding may need to be managed by the applicant.

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