Fully Funded HEC US-Pak Corridor Scholarship to study in the USA
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The HEC (Higher Education Commission) has announced the fully funded HEC US-Pak Corridor Scholarship for Pakistani candidates interested in c.
The universities open for this scholarship are MIT, Harvard, Massachusetts, University of Yale, Princeton, as well as several more prestigious institutes of America. This opportunity will be provided to 1000 students from across Pakistan. Moreover, the students have full authority to select their field of study for their Ph.D. degrees.
The HEC aims to increase the number of scholarships from 1000 to 1500 for the exposure and learning of Pakistani students.
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Eligibility Criteria :
- Applicants must be nationals of Pakistan.
- Applicants must be under the age of 40 while applying.
- Also, applicants must have completed their MS or MPhil degrees from an HEC recognized institute/university.
- Applicants must have passed either TOEFL or GRE tests with good scores.
- Applicants must have secured over 50% Marks in their degrees.
- If applicants had a D grade or 3rd grade, they will be considered ineligible.
- Applicants with 2nd division throughout their academic career are eligible.
- Applicants with sixteen years of education are eligible for the US-Pak corridor scholarship.
- Moreover, applicants must fulfill both the university criteria as well as the general criteria of the scholarship.
Benefits :
- A monthly stipend
- The tuition fees will be covered partially by the organizations sponsoring the program.
- Also, coverage of health insurance
- Travel costs
- Moreover, allowance for accommodation in the United States
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Scholarship categories:
Category I – Scholarship (Top 50 QS Ranked US Universities):
For this category of scholarship, prospective applicants must have:
- Secured admission in the top 50 QS World Ranked US Universities.
- Valid GRE – General Score (Minimum 300 in total) OR HAT (Minimum 60%)
Category II -Scholarship (Top 300 QS Ranked US Universities):
For this category of scholarship, a prospective applicant must have:
- Secured admission to a US University that falls in the list of top 300 QS World Rankings.
- Valid GRE – General Score (Minimum 300 in total) OR HAT (Minimum 60%)
Category – III Scholarship (Without Tuition/Designated US Universities)
For this category of scholarship, prospective applicants must have:
- Secured admission along with a complete tuition waiver for the entire scholarship period in a designated US University.
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Application Process:
- The application process for the US-Pak Corridor scholarship is online.
- If you have an account previously, log in. If you are a new user, create a profile by clicking on the register.
- Create an account and fill in the information required.
- Then, sign in on HEC Portal, go to the scholarships and Grants section, select the US-Pak corridor scholarship and start your application.
- All the documents and the application form should be submitted at once.
- Moreover, check the university criteria along with the general criteria before applying for the scholarship.
For more information about the process, visit the official website (link is provided below).
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 28 February,2022 |
| Field | pursuing a Ph.D. in the USA |
| Country | USA |
| Open to | Pakistani Ph.D. candidates |
| Organizer | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan |
| Contact the organizer | [email protected] |