Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Indigenous Scholarships for PhD Studies

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistani/AJK nationals who intend to complete PhD from Pakistani Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognised universities/Degree Awarding Institutions (DAIs). The scholarships are being offered for the academic year 2018-19 in all areas of studies/disciplines under the project entitled "Indigenous PhD Fellowship for 5000 Scholars-Phase-II" in the following four categories:

Bachelors/Masters 16 Years Completed
Masters/MPhil 18 Years Enrolled
Masters/MPhil 18 Years Completed

Basic Eligibility Criteria:
Pakistani/AJK nationals
For MS/MPhil, the candidates must have minimum 16 years of education at the closing date of application i.e. May 7,2018 with no 3rd Division or Grade-D in degrees/certificates during entire academic career.
Candidates applying for direct PhD scholarships must have minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) and 1" Division in MS/MPhil or equivalent degrees.
Maximum age at the above-mentioned closing date of application:
i. 40 years for full-time, regular faculty members of public sector universities/DAIs and regular employee of the public sector /R&D organisations
ii. 35 years for all others

The candidates who are already availing any other HEC/Government scholarship are NOT eligible to apply.
Applicants enrolled into a PhD programme before Spring 2016 semester are not eligible to apply.
This offer of scholarships is valid for full-time, regular students, while in case of employment, study leave will be required for full duration of study programme.


Application Procedure
a. Applicants are required to submit only online application through (eportal.hec.gov.pk). Hard copy of applications and any other documents are not required at this stage.
b. Original online deposit slip/ATM transfer slip of Rs. S00/-(non-refundable) as application processing fee in favour of Director General, Finance, HEC Fee can be deposited through any bank in Account Number 1742-79001334-01, Habib Bank Limited.

Higher Education Commission Aptitude Test:
An aptitude test will be conducted within one month of the closing date of application in the following four categories based on relevant discipline mentioned by the applicant. Candidates applying through online process will be sent roll number slips at their provided mailing address and via SMS on given mobile number The roll number slips can also be downloaded from HEC website (www.hecgov.pk).

Higher Education Commission
Sector H-9, Islamabad
UAN: 051-111-119-432
www.hec.gov.pk