To all the aspiring students of Pakistan who wish to pursue their higher education in the United States, with all their finances covered, Today at Opportunities Radar, we are here with an incredible opportunity that you should not miss out on. Previously, we shared about the HEC Post Doctoral Fellowship Program 2026 (Phase III), yet again Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, through its official portal, has recently announced the applications for the HEC US-Pakistan Knowledge Cooridor Scholarships for the session Spring/Summer 2026 & Fall 2026.
HEC, under its project “US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor”, offers an incredible opportunity to high-achieving students from Pakistan to pursue a PhD degree program at the top 300 QS World-Ranked US Universities. The scholarship is inviting applications from outstanding and highly talented students, both Male/Female, from all across Pakistan to apply. The scholarships are offered in subject areas aligned with Pakistan’s national economic goals and faculty needs, such as Natural Sciences, Engineering & technology, Social sciences and management, Arts & Humanities, etc. The objective of the scholarship program is to foster academic research between Pakistani and renowned institutions in the United States and to enhance the research capabilities of Higher education institutions of Pakistan. Read more details about the scholarship below:
Details About the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholarship 2026
| Host Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Eligible Countries | Nationals of Pakistan |
| Project | US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor |
| Administered by | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan |
| Degree Level | PhD |
| Admission Cycle | Spring/Summer and Fall 2026 |
Also, Check: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 in Qatar
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship offers two scholarship categories under this project that are:
1. Category 1 (Top 50 QS world-ranked US Universities)
The Category 1 scholarships are offered to students who secure admission in the Top 50 QS world-ranked institutes in the United States. The coverage includes:
- Full tuition Fees Coverage
- Competitive stipend and health insurance
To be considered for this category, you must:
- Secure an admission in a top 50 QS world-ranked US institute
- Minimum GRE score of 300
- Or an HEC/HAT score of at least 60 percent
2. Category 2 (51-300 QS world-ranked US institutes)
The category 2 scholarships are granted to the students who secure admission in the top 51-300 QS-ranked US institutions. The coverage includes:
- A tuition fee coverage of up to USD 12,000/ per annum
- Stipend to cover living expenses
- Health insurance
To be considered for the Category 2 scholarships, you must:
- Secure admission in the top 51-300 QS world-ranked US institutes
- Specific subject ranking up to 100
- Minimum GRE score of 300 or HAT score of 60%
Specific Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants meeting the following Criteria are invited to submit their applications for the HEC US Knowledge Corridor scholarship:
- Accepting applications from Pakistani/AJK Nationals
- Applicants holding a minimum of 4 years of a Bachelor’s degree (BS/BSc/BE)
- Must not have secured 2nd or 3rd division in the entire academic career
- Age requirement:
- Max 40 years of age for regular government employees/faculty members of Government colleges/public universities/researchers of R&D organizations
- Max 35 years in all other cases
- Applicants must not have secured any other scholarship
- Students who have already completed a PhD degree are not eligible to apply
Subject Areas
Below is the list of preferred subject areas, in which the scholarships are offered for the Spring/Summer 2026 and Fall 2026
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Life Sciences & medicines
- Arts & Humanitites
- Social Sciences & Management
Above, we have mentioned the broad subject areas. If you want to check the specific research areas, visit here
List of QS World-Ranked Institutes
Visit the link below to check out the rankings:
Required Documents
- An updated CV/Resume
- GRE/HAT Score
- Valid Passport
- Motivation Letter
- Degree Certificates
- Transcripts
- Admission Letter
- Recommendation letter
How to Apply for the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholarship 2026?
The application process is completely online. Interested applicants must follow the following steps to apply:
- Step 1: Secure admission or apply for the top 300 US Institutes
- Step 2: Take a GRE or HAT test
- Step 3: Start with an online application on the HEC official portal
- Step 4: Complete the online application by providing all the details and documents required
For complete instructions on how to apply, visit here
Also, Check:
- HEC Undergraduate Scholarships for Balochistan and FATA 2025
- Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2026 in Qatar
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted within the mentioned due date. Check the dates below:
- Spring/Summer 2026 Intake: November 15th, 2025
- Fall 2026 intake: April 30, 2026
To apply and for more details, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR US-PAKISTAN Knowledge Coorridor Scholarship 2026
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