Scholarship
HEC Scholarship for OIC Least Developed Countries
A government initiative by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan to support students from OIC least developed countries to pursue higher education in Pakistan.
About this scholarship
HEC Scholarship for OIC Least Developed Countries is offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Tuition fee waiver, stipend for living expenses, accommodation allowance, book allowance, and travel allowance, 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 Tuition fee waiver, stipend for living expenses, accommodation allowance, book allowance, and travel allowance. 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: OIC Least Developed Countries.
Eligibility
Students from OIC least developed countries meeting academic requirements for admission to 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
bachelor, master and phd
Nationality requirements
OIC Least Developed Countries
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
- Tuition fee waiver, stipend for living expenses, accommodation allowance, book allowance, and travel allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- OIC Least Developed Countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20