The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has unveiled an exciting opportunity for Pakistani students to advance their education through the London Commonwealth Scholarship Programme.
This prestigious program, funded by the Commonwealth and Development Office in London, offers Masters and PhD scholarships and aims to promote educational excellence.
HEC Announces Commonwealth Scholarships for Students
There are a total of 30,000 scholarships available, with 26 dedicated to Masters and 30 to PhD disciplines. Aspiring candidates should mark the application deadline, which is October 17. To apply, applicants must submit their applications through both the HEC and Commonwealth Masters and PhD portals.
In addition to this, the Government of Switzerland, in collaboration with the HEC, has introduced the Excellence Scholarship Programme for Pakistani students for the academic year 2024-25. This initiative provides various programs, including one-year post-Masters research, three-year post-Masters, PhD, and one-year Post-Doctoral Programmes (PDP).
Applicants interested in the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships should be aware that the submission deadline with the Swiss embassy is September 30. Detailed information can be found on the official HEC website.
These scholarship opportunities highlight the dedication of both the Commonwealth and Switzerland to fostering international educational cooperation and supporting foreign researchers in their pursuit of Masters or PhD degrees. The selection process for scholarship recipients will be overseen by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students.
What is Commonwealth Scholarships?
The Commonwealth Scholarships are for students from many countries in the Commonwealth. These students might not have enough money to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships pay for their studies after they finish their first degree. This helps them become future leaders and creative thinkers.
This scholarship is very important for the United Kingdom. It helps the UK reach its goal of helping other countries develop. The scholarships bring very smart and talented students to British universities. At the same time, it also helps other countries develop in a good way.
Who can apply?
To get a Commonwealth Scholarship, you must be a citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country. Even if you are a refugee or have British protected status, you can still apply.
You also need to have a good undergraduate degree, at least an upper second class (2:1). If you want to do a PhD, you should also have a suitable master’s degree.
Lastly, you should not have enough money to study in the UK without the scholarship.
The rules may be a bit different for different types of scholarships and fellowships. You can find more details on the CSC website.
