We are here with an exciting update: The previous application deadline (October 15th, 2025) for the HEC Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 has now been extended until October 21st, 2025. Those who have missed the previous deadline or couldn’t apply still have a golden chance to apply for one of the prestigious scholarships in the UK. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has recently made this announcement through its official platform. Check below.
For those who are not aware of this scholarship, let us give you a brief intro: it’s a prestigious scholarship program funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, managed by HEC, that offers an opportunity to the nationals of Pakistan to pursue Master’s & PhD degree programs in one of the leading higher education institutions of the United Kingdom. The objective of the Commonwealth Scholarship is to support deserving students who cannot afford to study in the UK, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and valuable networks necessary to tackle global development challenges.
The application process is online; interested applicants need to submit their application by October 21st, 2025 (Pakistan Standard Time). Late submissions of applications won’t be entertained. Read more details about the scholarship below.
Details About HEC Commonwealth Scholarships 2026
- Country: United Kingdom
- Managed By: Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Funded By: UK Commonwealth Commission
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Degree Level: Master’s & PhD
- Deadline: October 21st, 2025 (4:00 Pm)
Also, Check: HEC Omani Scholarship Program 2025-26
Scholarship Coverage:
The Commonwealth scholarship offers comprehensive support, such as:
- A monthly stipend of £1,347/Month for Master’s students
- A monthly stipend of £1,236/Month for PhD degree students
- Full tuition fee Waiver
- Thesis grant
- Air travel tickets
- Allowance for Study Tours
- Allowance for fieldwork
- Family allowance is also granted
Eligibility Criteria:
HEC Eligibility Criteria
- Be a national of Pakistan
- Pakistani nationals holding dual nationality are not eligible
- For a master’s scholarship, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- For a PhD scholarship, you must hold a Master’s/MPhil/MS in a relevant field
- Have not secured second or third division in the last degree
- Results awaiting applicants can apply
- Applicants must take the HAT test and achieve a minimum score of 60 out of 100.
- Applicants who have already taken the HAT test on or after October 16, 2023, can upload the test on the HEC portal
- Without the HAT test, applications will not be entertained
Commonwealth Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicants must start their academic studies in the UK by September 2026
- Outstanding students are unable to afford their education in the UK
- Provide full details of all higher education qualifications, including transcripts
- References from at least 2 individuals
For PhD Candidates
- Must not be enrolled in a PhD or MPhil leading to a PhD at any home or UK institute
- Provide a supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK
To check out the eligibility criteria in detail, visit the link below:
- For Masters: Check out more details here
- For PhD: Check out more details here
Programs & Participating Institutes:
Program and participating universities can be found here:
Application Process:
Applicants who are interested in the HEC Commonwealth scholarship need to submit an online application on the HEC online portal and the CSC’s Online application portal.
Also, Check:
Step 1: Commonwealth Online Portal:
- For Master’s Degree: Apply here
- For PhD program: Apply Here
Step 2: HEC Online Portal:
- Apply through the HEC online Portal here
- After completing your profile, select “Learning Opportunities Abroad”. Once you apply, take out its printed copy.
- All candidates must update their HEC profile, e.g, Email/Cell Number and information.
*Important:
Keep a copy of the application after submission of the application.
2025 HEC COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP OFFICIAL LINK
