US Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships 2021/2022 Apply Now Updates.
US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarships 2021: Have you ever heard of Corridor Scholarship for Pakistan citizens? or are a Pakistani seeking Ph.D. scholarships.
Well, you don’t have to worry anymore because qualified Pakistani scholars are invited for US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Ph.D. Scholarships sponsored by Higher Education Commission
Under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, HEC aims to send 10,000 Pakistani scholars to pursue doctoral studies in various subjects by 2025.
In 2017, as many as 200 Pakistani scholars were sent to the US universities, while the target for the year 2019 was to send over 300 scholars.
US PAKISTAN KNOWLEDGE CORRIDOR PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 2021/2022 APPLY NOW
Brief Description
University or Organization: US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Ph.D. Scholarship
Areas/Major: Maximum
Course Level: PhD
Award: Fully Funded
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: Not known
Nationality: Pakistani
The program can be taken in the United State of America
Application Deadline: Open for a whole year
Available Field of Study
Pakistani citizens/nationals with strong academic histories, committed to returning and serving Pakistan are welcome to apply. Applicants are especially encouraged in the following fields, Arts and Humanities, Design & Media, Social Sciences, Engineering, Basic Sciences, Medical & Allied Health Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Computer Science, Emerging Technologies, Water Resources, and Energy.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Pakistani/AJK nationals
Candidates having an MS/M.Phil. Degree (18 years of education) from HEC recognized universities
Candidates with 4-years bachelor’s degree (16 years of education), eligible for direct admission in Ph.D. programs at US Universities
Age limit: maximum 40 years for regular faculty & researchers of public sector universities/R&D organizations, and 35 years for all others
Has acquired valid & acceptable GRE & TOEFL scores required for admission in US Universities
US PAKISTAN KNOWLEDGE CORRIDOR PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 2021/2022 APPLY NOW
Scholars who have already secured admission or those enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the top 235 US Universities & 23 University Systems may also apply for the scholarship
Has an active commitment to serve universities/R&D organizations in Pakistan after the completion of studies.
How to Apply
Applying to US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Ph.D. Scholarship:
You have two options/methods to Apply in US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor
1. Applying to HEC without a Support/Acceptance letter.
2. Applying to HEC with Supervisor Support/Acceptance letter.
If you are applying without a support letter, start your process from step 2.
If you want to apply with a support letter start it from step 1.
Remember, if you have supervisor/coordinator/director support letter, it will increase your chance of getting admitted (at the intended university) and scholarship (HEC-Pak).
Step 1
A. Find a good University and your program from the list of 258 (listed on HEC website);
List of universities pdf: Click here
List of 4 universities with HEC agreement: Click Here
(Your academic credentials are equal or higher than your intended program requirements).
B. Email the supervisor, you like to be in his/her Lab, and request the supervisor for a support letter or willingness letter or pre-admission letter.
Note:
You will submit an application to HEC a minimum of two months before the university deadline; therefore, the best strategy will be is to contact the supervisor very early (5-12 months before the university deadline), and you should have a supervisor letter during application submission to HEC.
If you don’t have GRE or TOEFL/IELTS currently, it is okay. You can appear for the required test after pre-screening.
Some programs do not require GRE (list of programs Click Here ), in this case, request the program supervisor/director/coordinator for mentioning it in the support letter or issuing a separate letter for justifying that GRE is not mandatory for this program.
Step 2
A. Apply to HEC Pakistan through the student online portal from your profile, Click Here with or without a support letter from the university.
APPLICATION LINK
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