Commonwealth Scholarship Programme 2027–28 (Master’s & PhD)
Higher Education Commission (HEC)
HEC is accepting applications from eligible Pakistani and AJ&K nationals for Commonwealth Master’s and PhD scholarships for the 2027–28 academic year. Applicants must complete both the Commonwealth and HEC application processes.
Eligibility
- Eligible Pakistani and AJ&K nationals, subject to HEC and Commonwealth Scholarship Commission criteria.
Required documents
No verified document list is available yet.
How to apply
- 1Submit the relevant Commonwealth Scholarship Commission online application.
- 2Submit the HEC online application as instructed in the official HEC announcement.
- 3Both required online applications must be completed for HEC to process the nomination.
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