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US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017

Awarded by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · .varies

Eligible Courses

Courses offered by the university chosen

Eligible Nationalities

Open to students of Pakistan

Can Be Taken At

Top 200 Universities in US

Provider

Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan

Last Verified On

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Overview

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is providing 1500 US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Ph.D. Scholarships, 2017 for scholars of Pakistan to pursue Ph.D. in US universities.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates applying for US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Ph.D. Scholarships, 2017  must be citizens/nationals/AJK nationals of Pakistan.
  • Candidates applying for positions of regular faculty members and researchers of public sector universities/R&D organizations, subject to NOC issuance must be not more than 40 years while for all other, the maximum age is 35 years at the time of applying. 
  • Applicants must have received either MS, M Phil or equivalent degree from one of the accredited universities or institutions in Pakistan and should be approved by Higher Education Commission,
  • Recipients of other HEC  scholarships or applicants who wish to avail other HEC scholarships are eligible to apply subject to approval by Steering Committee, US-Pak Knowledge Corridor, HEC. 
  • After the completion of their studies at the US, candidates must be committed to serving R&D institutions/universities in Pakistan.
  • Scholarship holders are required to sign a bond accepting to return back and work in Pakistan for at least five years after their study in the US.
  • Applicants who have already received admission or enrolled in the PhD program in top 200 US universities can also apply for US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Ph.D. Scholarships, 2017.
  • applicants who have obtained tuition fee waivers from ranked US universities are given more preference.
  • A valid GRE/GMAT/GRE Subject & TOEFL scores required for admission must be achieved by the candidates.
  • Candidates must not have secured 3rd Division or grade D or less than 50% marks during their academic career.
  • Applicants possessing academic merit based on HEC-AEF calculator will also be considered.
  • Candidates are expected to possess maximum 2 Second Divisions throughout their academic career.

Documents required:

  • 3 three letters of reference
  • Academic transcripts
  • Score reports of standardized test (GRE, TOEFL)
  • Optional tests, depending on the academic subject (GRE SUBJECT TESTS, GMAT)

 

 

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017 is Expired.
  • US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017 is offered to PhD degree.
  • US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017 is offered for Courses offered by the university chosen.
  • US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017 is open for: Open to students of Pakistan .
  • US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017 is offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
  • US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships, 2017 covers Partial Funding, .varies.