Are you a Pakistani student aspiring to pursue a fully funded PhD in the United States? The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan is now accepting applications for the PhD Scholarships in USA under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Project for Fall 2025, Spring/Summer 2026, and Fall 2026 intakes. This prestigious opportunity is open for admissions into the Top 300 QS World Ranked US Universities, offering fully funded doctoral studies across diverse disciplines.

HEC PhD Scholarships in USA – Overview

• Host Country: United States
• Host Institutions: Top 300 QS World Ranked US Universities
• Program Type: PhD (Only, not MS leading to PhD)
• Funded by: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
• Application Deadline:
  • Fall 2025 Intake: 20 July 2025
  • Spring/Summer 2026: 15 November 2025
  • Fall 2026 Intake: 30 April 2026

Programs Offered for PhD in USA for Pakistani Students

The US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholarship through HEC is offered in all fields of study for Pakistani students to study and Scholarships in America. The major areas for US Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholarship are given below;

• Arts and Humanities
• Design and Media
• Social Sciences
• Engineering
• Basic Sciences
• Medical and Allied Health Sciences
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Sciences
• Computer Sciences
• Emerging Technologies
• Water Resource and Energy

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Eligibility Criteria for HEC US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor

Applicants must:

• Be Pakistani/AJK nationals
• Hold a minimum 16 years of education (BS/BE/BSc/Equivalent)
• Have no 2nd or 3rd division in academic career (Category I & II)
• Be under 40 years (for regular applicants) or under 45 (for Govt. employees/researchers)
• Not be availing any other scholarship

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How to Apply for HEC PhD Scholarships USA 2025–2026?

Follow these steps to apply:

Step 1: Read the HEC Foreign Scholarship to Study in USA

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Step 1: Secure admission or apply to a Top 300 QS Ranked US University.

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Step 2: Prepare the Required documents for Scholarship to Study Abroad

Step 3: Submit your scholarship application via the HEC portal:

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US Scholarship Categories & Benefits

Category I: Top 50 US Universities

• Tuition Fee (as per university invoice)
• Monthly Stipend & Health Insurance

Category II: 51–300 Ranked US Universities

• Up to USD 12,000/year tuition
• Monthly Stipend & Health Insurance

Apply Now—Start PhD Journey in the USA

Don’t miss this chance to pursue world-class PhD research in the United States under HEC’s prestigious program. Apply before the deadline and secure your future through global education!

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