HEC Announces Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD Students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom for the fall of 2021. The program is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is being offered to Pakistani and AJK nationals.
18 January 2021
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth, to undertake full-time doctoral study at a UK university.
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six development themes:
1. Science and technology for development
2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
3. Promoting global prosperity
5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises
6. Access, inclusion and opportunity
Eligibility Criteria