The Higher Education Commission (HEC) invites Pakistani/AJK nationals to apply for the 2025 US–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship Program. These fully-funded overseas PhD scholarships cover tuition, stipends, insurance, travel, and relocation allowances at prestigious US universities. Fields include Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities. Visit the HEC portal to apply.
Job Information:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan |
| Program | US–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships 2025 |
| Application Date | 29 June 2025 (Advert published) (pakistanjobsbank.com) |
| Program Start | June/July 2025 |
| Location | Multiple top-tier US universities |
| Eligible Candidates | Pakistani/AJK nationals, age ≤ 35 (non-faculty) or ≤ 40 (public-sector faculty) |
| Fields of Study | Agriculture & Veterinary, Bio/Biomedical, Engineering & Tech, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities |
| Benefits | Tuition fee, monthly stipend (~USD 19,200), health insurance, airfare, relocation allowance |
| Test Requirements | GRE ≥ 300 or HAT ≥ 60%; TOEFL/IELTS may be needed by US universities |
| Bond Requirement | Return to Pakistan and serve for minimum five years |
| Categories | Cat I: QS top‑50; Cat II: QS top‑300; Cat III: tuition‑waiver US universities |
How to Apply
- Register and log in at the HEC Scholarship Portal using your CNIC: https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk
- Complete the online application for the “US–Pak Knowledge Corridor” program.
- Upload supporting documents (academic transcripts, test scores, research proposal).
- Submit electronically by the specified deadline.
- Shortlisted candidates provide attested documents and attend interviews.
- Sign bond agreement to return and serve in Pakistan post-PhD.
