PhD Scholarships In USA for Pakistani Students
Complete details of PhD Scholarships in USA for Pakistani Students are shared here. HEC invites applications for the US Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships in the USA 2025. Apply now to study in top ranked US universities. Deadline: 30 April 2026.
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About the Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded for PhD studies only and do not apply to MS leading to PhD programs.
- Country: United States of America
- University: Top 300 US-Ranked Universities
- Status: International Students (Pakistani/AJK Nationals)
- IELTS: Required (Minimum 6.5) or HAT Score (Minimum 60%)
- Duration: Typically 4 to 5 years
- Deadline: 30 April 2026
Admission Announcement Date
- HEC officially announced the scholarship opportunity, which is available for multiple intakes
- Fall 2025, Spring/Summer 2026, and Fall 2026
Application deadline for PhD Scholarships in the USA
- Spring/Summer 2026: 15 November 2025
- Fall 2026: 30 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible for PhD Scholarships in the USA, candidates must
- Be a Pakistani or AJK national
- Hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree (BS, BSc, BET, or 16 years of formal education)
- Have no 2nd or 3rd division in their academic career
- Be under 35 years of age or 40 years for faculty members of public sector universities and R&D organizations
Eligibility Criteria of Each Program
Category I: Top 50-Ranked US Universities
Candidates applying to Category I must
- Be admitted to a top 50 world-ranked US university based on overall or subject ranking.
- Hold a valid GRE score of a minimum of 300 or an HEC HAT score of a minimum of 60 percent.t
- Receive full or partial funding from the host institution
- Apply only for PhD programs and not for MS leading to PhD
Category II: US Universities Ranked 51-300
Applicants in this category must
- Be admitted to a university ranked between 51 and 300 in global university rankings.
- Hold a valid HEC HAT or GRE score
- Not exceed tuition and living costs of USD 15000 to 30000 annually
How to Apply
- Prospective applicants are required to apply online through the official HEC Scholarship Portal.l
- Visit the official HEC website for eligibility and university ranking guidelines.
Program OfferedÂ
- The scholarships are strictly for PhD programs in selected subject areas. Applicants already enrolled in top-ranked US universities will be given preference.
Application Procedure for PhD Scholarships in the USA
Candidates are encouraged to
- Apply directly to US universities and secure admission
- Attach the admission letter while applying on the HEC portal
- Meet the university’s English language and GRE requirements
- Ensure application completeness before deadline submission
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents for submission
- Admission offer from a top-ranked US university
- Academic transcripts and degrees
- Valid GRE General or HAT test result
- Copy of CNIC or passport
- Updated CV and research proposal
- Recommendation letters, if required by the university
Contact Information
For more details and assistance, you may contact the Project Management Unit.
- HRD Division, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad
- UAN: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-1119432
- Email: official email
- Official Website: official website