The HEC Commonwealth UK Scholarships Program 2023 is a special opportunity for students who want to study in the United Kingdom. HEC stands for the Higher Education Commission, which is a group that helps students in Pakistan get an education abroad.
This program offers scholarships to talented students from Pakistan. The HEC Commonwealth UK Scholarships Program 2023 helps students pay for their education and living expenses in the UK.
It’s an excellent chance for Pakistani students who want to study in top universities in the UK but may not have enough money.
That is the best opportunity for Pakistani students to study in the UK.
For master’s level, 26 nominations are available, but 30 nominations are available for PhD.
The last day to apply for the HEC Commonwealth Masters and Ph.D. scholarship is October 17, 2023. You must send your application to both HEC and Commonwealth websites to apply.
It’s important to know that the deadline for both portals is also October 17, 2023. So, submit your application before this date to avail yourself of a chance at the HEC Commonwealth UK Scholarships Program 2023.
Eligibility Criteria For HEC Commonwealth UK Scholarships Program 2023:
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
- Be a Pakistani or AJK National. Dual nationals are not eligible.
- Have a First Class Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) to apply for the Master’s scholarship.
- For a Ph.D. scholarship, you must hold a First Class degree in a relevant postgraduate qualification (17/18 years Masters/MS/MPhil degree) in the field of study by the application deadline.
- You should not have more than two-second divisions in your academic record.
- Not enroll in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at a UK university before September or October 2023, or a M Phil leading to a Ph.D.
- You are not qualified if you are actively working on a Master’s, M Phil, or Ph.D.
- You must have the support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK university listed in your application form (for Ph.D. applicants).
- Submit two references online through the UK application system.
- Score a minimum of 60 out of 100 marks in the HEC Aptitude Test (HAT)
Apply on the Commonwealth website;
- For Master; https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/
- For PhD; https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-fragile-states/
HEC Aptitude Test (HAT):
- While submitting the online application, applicants must submit a scanned copy of the deposit slip of 800/per Pkr (That submit in the HEC account)
Note: For more information, visit the HEC website or Click here.
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