Scholarship
HEC Indigenous PhD Fellowship Program
A fully funded fellowship program designed to support doctoral studies within Pakistan. It aims to build local research capacity by providing financial support to PhD scholars.
About this scholarship
HEC Indigenous PhD Fellowship Program is offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC) at phd level. The award is valued at Full funding, provided as full ride 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 full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Pakistan.
Eligibility
Pakistani nationals meeting HEC criteria for PhD admission in recognized Pakistani universities.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Nationality requirements
Pakistan
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)
- Award
- Full funding
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- Pakistan
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20