The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is offering Indigenous Scholarship for MS/M.Phil/Bs students. This Indigenous scholarship is available to local students who want to pursue their MS/M.Phil/Bs degree program in different universities of Pakistan. The specific objective of this 5000 Indigenous Scholarship scheme is to create a critical mass of highly qualified human resources in all fields of studies taught at the advanced level in local universities. These locally qualified academics and researchers will, in turn, improve the R&D potential of public as well as private universities as well as strengthen the local industrial sector.
About HEC Indigenous Scholarship 2022
The HEC scholarship scheme helps develop the research culture in the public/private sector universities, raising them to international norms/standards. Thus, the project is focused on diversified disciplines belonging to all fields of Science & Technology as well as Social Sciences, Humanities, and Life Sciences. Also, to enhance the research facilities in these fields, the Higher Education Commission has funded many Departments/Universities to establish research labs. This has brought tremendous change in the research culture of the Pakistan Universities. HEC has maintained a great emphasis on indigenous scholarship schemes because locally trained researchers work on local problems of great national significance. The HEC thus expect their research to have direct relevance to the growth and Socio-economic development of Pakistan. Also, HEC connects gifted students and faculty to the best research universities in the world through its much sought-after international scholarship program. In addition, this scheme also provides funds to the universities for upgrading their research facilities particularly small laboratory equipment, chemicals, IT equipment, etc., which not only facilitates research of the HEC scholar but also serves as an asset for the department to establish up to date research laboratories.
Level/Field of study
The HEC scholarships are available to students who have the intention of pursuing their Ms/MPhil/Bs program in some specified areas of study such as Science & Technology as well as Social Sciences, Humanities and Life Sciences.
Host Nationality
The Hec scholarship 2022 for Pakistan Ms, MPhil, and undergraduate students is sponsored and supported by Pakistan institutions. Thus, the Indigenous scholarship scheme can only be taken in Pakistan.
Eligible Nationality
The HEC scholarship 2022 is open to indigenous students and researchers in Pakistan.
Scholarship Benefits
The HEC Indigenous scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for Pakistani students in 2022. It provides the Pakistani scholar with a full tuition waiver, accommodation, research grants, travel fares, and other related educational expenses. In the PHASE-I of the 5000 HEC Ph.D. Fellowship, scholars receive Rs. 10,000 (MS/MPhil) and Rs. 13,000 (Ph.D.) per month; Book allowance of Rs. 5,000 per year; Thesis evaluation from abroad charges on completion of Rs. 18,000 once during the award lifetime; and Thesis charge of Rs. 5,000 in the last year of the scholar’s program. However, in the 5000 HEC Ph.D. Fellowship PHASE-II, the first 02 years scholars during MS period receive stipends of Rs. 12,000 per month with Rs. 1,000 increment per year. The Last 03 years scholars during Ph.D. period receive stipends of Rs. 18,000 per month with Rs. 1,500 increment per year. Both sets of scholars receive Book Allowance of Rs.5000/ p.a., Thesis charges of Rs.10,000 (once at completion), and Laptop worth PKR 60,000 (once).
Service to University:
The HEC service to the university throughout the Ph.D. duration (03 years) includes getting lab/workshop equipment, consumables, and provisions, etc., valued at RS. 60,000/ p.a. Also, they’ll pay Thesis test charges into the university from the overseas conclusion which is worth Rs. 20000.
Scholarship Number
There are about 5000 different HEC scholarships available.
HEC Scholarship Eligibility
Scholars must meet the criteria below to be eligible for any of the HEC 5000 indigenous scholarships 2022. An applicant is eligible for the award of an HEC scholarship in a year if, in that year, the applicant:
How to Apply for the HEC Scholarship
How to register when you already have a common profile at HEC E-Portal
In the situation where you already have an established user ID in http://eportal.hec.gov.pk? , Then click & Access User ID and password ‘Register in’ and move for the scholarship by clicking ‘scholarships’ on left ‘Navigation’ and native PhD. Fellowship Program. Follow with instructions, fill and submit the form. Start your application here, visit the HEC E-Portal by tapping the button below. Meanwhile, if you have any query after following the application instruction, please send an email to indigenous2018@hec.gov.pk only.
Application Deadline for HEC indigenous Scholarships 2022
The HEC has concluded accepting applications for the Batch V of the 5000 HEC Indigenous scholarships at this time. However, in the way of updates, Batch-V candidates whose cases are under Process would be issued award letters and funds in August/September 2022 upon receiving of funds from GoP, provided they meet all requirements for the award of Scholarship.
Terms and Conditions
These are the terms and conditions for the HEC Indigenous Scholarship 2022 Scheme, and accepting the scholarship would indicate an acceptance:
