The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has extended the last date for application submission for HEC Commonwealth Scholarship Program by a week.
Previously, 1 November 2021 was the last date to apply for the scholarship, which has now been extended till 7 November 2021.
Students who aspire to study in the United Kingdom (UK) can grab this opportunity provided under the Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD programs.
While announcing the extension of the deadline, HEC advised aspiring candidates to submit their applications at the earliest without waiting for the last day.
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in September 2021, the PhD scholarship allows talented and motivated students who could not otherwise afford to study abroad, get a chance to pursue their higher studies in UK universities.
The official website of the program says that the scholarships are offered in the following areas:
According to the official website, aspirants for a Master’s degree in the UK need to fulfill these requirements:
The Commonwealth Scholarships do not accept direct applications. Therefore, interested students may visit the following bodies for applying for the scholarships:
National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application
Selected universities/university bodies, which can nominate their own academic staff
Selected non-governmental organizations and charitable bodies
Applicants must check with the nominating body for their specific advice and application rules, their own eligibility criteria, and further details to complete the process.
Deadline to apply: 07 November 2021
For further details, you can visit the official website of the Commonwealth Scholarship program.