US–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Study in USA

Posted on 08-July-2025

If you're a student from Pakistan hoping to get a PhD in the United States, the US–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (UPKC) PhD Scholarship for 2026 may be a chance for you. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan started this program to financially support Pakistani students attending leading U.S. universities.

Objectives of the Program

• Allow as many as 10,000 Pakistani scholars to study for PhDs at leading U.S. universities.
• Grow Pakistan’s economy through knowledge and education.
• Improve research and new ideas in important areas of national growth.
• Develop a skilled faculty base for Pakistan’s higher education institutions.

Overview of the Scholarship

Host Country	United States of America
Provider	Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
Degree Level	PhD
Eligible Courses	List of courses available on HEC’s official portal
Benefits	Fully Funded
Eligible Nationalities	Pakistani citizens
Deadline	20 July 2025

Eligibility Criteria

For the 2026 admissions cycle, applicants must meet the listed criteria:

• Citizenship must be Pakistani or AJK national.
• Candidates must have a Master's degree or its equivalent, which is 18 years of formal education.
• Grade averages must be at least 3.0 out of 4.0, or its equivalent.
• Regular applicants must be younger than 40 years old.
• A current HAT/GRE (General) score is needed.
• Applicants cannot hold dual nationality.

Scholarship Benefits

This scholarship provides complete financial support, which includes:

• Full tuition at leading U.S. universities.
• A monthly stipend for living expenses.
• Health insurance.
• Round-trip airfare (economy).
• Funds for conferences and research.

Application Submission

Please submit your application no later than July 20, 2025.That the final deadline, so don’t wait too long!

Apply now