The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has opened applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Programme 2025–2026, offering fully funded opportunities for Pakistani and AJ&K nationals to pursue Master’s and PhD studies in the United Kingdom.

HEC commonwealth scholarship 2025-26 is announced in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK. The fully funded scholarship aims to support talented students seeking higher education in diverse academic fields.

The deadline for online applications, which was earlier announced as October 14, 2025, has now been extended to October 21, 2025.

The scholarships cover full tuition fees, living expenses, and airfare, enabling awardees to focus entirely on their academic and research pursuits. HEC highlighted that this scholarship not only enhances academic collaboration between Pakistan and the UK but also contributes to Pakistan’s long-term socio-economic development through research and innovation.

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HEC stated that the Commonwealth Scholarship Programme plays a vital role in promoting academic collaboration between Pakistan and the UK while preparing young professionals to contribute effectively to national development upon their return.

For guidance and complaints, applicants can contact HEC’s email onlinehelp@hec.gov.pk