Scholarship
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan Students
A scholarship program offered by the Government of Pakistan to provide higher education opportunities to Afghan students. It covers various academic levels and is part of a multi-phase initiative to support Afghan youth.
About this scholarship
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan Students is offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition and living stipend, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition and living stipend. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Afghanistan.
Eligibility
Afghan nationals meeting the academic requirements for admission to Pakistani universities.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-10-03. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Nationality requirements
Afghanistan
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan
- Award
- Full tuition and living stipend
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Afghanistan
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-10-03
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20