Applicants from Pakistan are invited to apply for USAID Funded merit and needs-based scholarship program. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate & graduate level in all disciplines at the selected 31 Pakistani universities and degree awarding institutions.

The Pak-USAID Merit and Needs Based Scholarship Program Phase-II are focused on providing opportunities for access to higher education especially to underprivileged candidates who, despite possessing academic merit, are unable to finance their education.

Higher Education Commission (HEC) aims to elevate the socio-economic position of the needy & deserving students by providing access to quality education through needs-based scholarships.

Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Course Level: USAID scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and graduate degree at selected participating Pakistani Universities/institutions.

Study Subject: USAID scholarships are awarded in the field of Business Administration, Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Medical/Nursing, Social Science and Engineering and Technology.

Scholarship Award: Comprehensive scholarship offered under this program provides funds for the following expenses: Tuition Fee, Lodging, Transportation, Books and Other Academics Costs. Lodging, books, transportation, and other academic costs covered under the stipend for the students. The stipend amount varies from university to university (area to area).

Scholarship can be taken at Pakistan

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following guidelines:

• The applicant must be Pakistani/AJK National.
• Financial assistance & scholarships are available for study at undergraduate & graduate level in the prescribed disciplines at the selected 31 Pakistani universities and degree awarding institutions: Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering & Tech and Medical.

Nationality: Students of Pakistan can apply for the USAID scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Scholarships for Pakistani Students

How to Apply: Applicants will need to submit:

• The deserving students can apply online for USAID scholarships by clicking on apply for scholarship.
• After submission of online application, Save and print. The printed Scholarship Form will be submitted along with supporting documents to the Financial Aid Office of university for which online application is submitted
• Students need to get admission in any one of the approved disciplines (Agriculture & Veterinary sciences, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering & Tech. and Medical) at the participating Universities/Institutions as per their admission criteria.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadlines vary according to universities.

Scholarship Link