Pakistani students eligible

Scholarship for OIC Least Developed Countries under the Project Academic & Research Linkages under Bilateral Agreement

Higher Education Commission (HEC)

Degree: PhD Posted: 05 Oct 2026 Open until filled

About the Scholarship

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan offers scholarships for PhD programs to students from least developed countries of the OIC. This initiative aims to promote academic and research linkages under a bilateral agreement.

At a glance

Detail	Information
Provider	Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Degree level	PhD

Eligibility

Students from least developed countries of OIC including Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Gambia, Togo, and Uganda.

Application Process

Students must apply through their nominating agency, i.e., OIC General Secretariat or respective Governments via Embassies.
Applicants should mention their top three choices of Pakistani universities and disciplines.
Nominations will be made based on academic merit and shared with HEC.
Complete all requisite documents for university admission.
HEC will facilitate enrollment in selected universities.

Official website: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/ARL-FS/OIC/Pages/default.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the scholarship? +

Students from least developed countries of OIC including Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Gambia, Togo, and Uganda.

How do I apply for the scholarship? +

Students must apply through their nominating agency, i.e., OIC General Secretariat or respective Governments via Embassies.

What degree level is offered under this scholarship? +

The scholarship is available for PhD programs.

What is the process for nomination? +

Nominations will be made based on academic merit and shared with HEC for further processing.

What documents are required for the application? +

Applicants are required to complete all requisite documents for university admission.

Updated 07 Oct 2026

Official source: www.hec.gov.pk

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