HEC PhD Scholarships for Study in Top US Universities 2025

Higher Education Commission HEC of Pakistan has unveiled its PhD scholarship program for the 2025 academic year, aimed at students seeking admission in top-ranked U.S. universities. These scholarships are exclusively offered for full PhD programs and do not apply to MS-to-PhD pathways. The students can check the latest updates of HEC Announces PhD Scholarships for Study in Top U.S. Universities – 2025.

Scholarship Categories, Financial Coverage & Eligibility Criteria Explained

Under this initiative, selected students will be funded to pursue their doctoral studies at universities ranked among the top 300 in the QS World University Rankings. The scholarships are divided into two categories:

Category 1: For admission in U.S. universities ranked among the top 50 QS World Universities, the full tuition fee will be covered as per the official university invoice.

Category 2: For universities ranked between 51 and 300, scholars will receive a fixed tuition fee grant of USD 12,000 per year.

In both categories, selected candidates will also receive a monthly stipend and health insurance coverage for the duration of the program.

Interested students are encouraged to review all guidelines and eligibility details before applying for the HEC PhD Scholarships in the USA 2025.