PhD Scholarships for Pakistani Students 2027 (Fully Funded)
There are many PhD scholarships for Pakistani students, both from foreign governments and from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). If you hold an MS or MPhil and want to complete a doctorate, this guide will help you compare the best fully funded options for 2027.
Best Fully Funded PhD Scholarships for Pakistani Students
1. HEC Overseas Scholarships
HEC’s overseas program supports MS and PhD study in selected fields at universities ranked in the QS top 200. Applications are online through the HEC e-Services portal, with a Rs. 3,000 processing fee for the batch we reviewed.
2. Commonwealth PhD Scholarship (UK)
Commonwealth PhD awards are offered through HEC nomination. Applicants complete both a CSC application and an HEC portal application.
3. Fulbright Scholarship (USA)
USEFP offers master’s and PhD funding in all fields except clinical medicine. It covers tuition, books, airfare, a stipend, and health insurance.
4. Global Korea Scholarship (South Korea)
The GKS Scholarship runs for four years at PhD level, including one year of Korean language training.
5. Chinese Government Scholarship (China)
The CSC Scholarship accepts PhD applicants under 40 who hold a master’s degree.
6. DAAD (Germany)
The DAAD pays €1,400 per month to doctoral candidates in its EPOS program, although doctoral study there is possible only in exceptional cases.
7. Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary)
HEC listed 30 PhD seats for 2026-27. Applicants need a research plan and a recommendation letter.
8. HEC Indigenous PhD Fellowship
This fellowship is for study inside Pakistan. It uses merit based on HAT and previous degrees, and requires a five-year service bond. The age limit is 40 for regular public-sector faculty and employees, and 35 for others.
Common Eligibility Requirements
- Pakistani or AJK citizenship
- Master’s, MS, or MPhil degree
- Strong CGPA, with no third division in most HEC programs
- HAT or GRE score for HEC programs
- Research proposal
Required Documents
- Degrees and transcripts
- Research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Passport or CNIC
- Test scores
- Publications, if available
How to Apply
- Decide on your research area and contact possible supervisors.
- Check deadlines and eligibility.
- Prepare a strong research proposal.
- Take HAT, GRE, or English tests if needed.
- Apply through the official portal.
Also see: Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students 2027
