Scholarship
HEC Pakistan Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil Leading to PhD Program (Currently Closed)
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Description
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan previously offered a significant overseas scholarship initiative, Phase II, designed to support Pakistani students pursuing MS/MPhil degrees transitioning into PhD studies abroad. This program aimed to foster a critical mass of highly skilled professionals in engineering, technology, and science, thereby enhancing Pakistan's university and R&D capabilities. Awards facilitated studies in technologically advanced countries, often with reduced or waived tuition fees, established through international agreements. While this specific phase is currently closed for new applications, it represented a major national effort to boost intellectual output and specialized manpower.
Eligibility & Requirements
While the specific eligibility criteria for individual applicants (e.g., minimum GPA, age limits, specific entrance exams) are not detailed in the provided content, the program was designed for Pakistani citizens aspiring to undertake MS/MPhil leading to PhD studies abroad. Scholarships were allocated across various disciplines, with quotas maintained for different provinces to ensure national representation. Selection aimed to place scholars in technologically advanced partner countries where HEC had established agreements for favorable tuition conditions.