Scholarship
Pak-USAID Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program
A flagship program providing financial assistance to academically talented but economically disadvantaged students. It supports enrollment in undergraduate and graduate programs across a network of 31 partner universities in Pakistan.
About this scholarship
Pak-USAID Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program is offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC) & USAID at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full tuition coverage and monthly stipends for living/educational expenses., 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 coverage and monthly stipends for living/educational expenses.. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Eligible study areas include Agriculture, Medical, Business, Social Science and Engineering. Nationality requirements apply: Pakistan and AJK.
Eligibility
Pakistani/AJK nationals enrolled in the first semester of a professional degree program at a participating institution.
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 and master
Fields of study
Agriculture, Medical, Business, Social Science and Engineering
Nationality requirements
Pakistan and AJK
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-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) & USAID
- Award
- Full tuition coverage and monthly stipends for living/educational expenses.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Agriculture, Medical, Business, Social Science and Engineering
- Nationality
- Pakistan and AJK
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-26