The Kingdom of Morocco has announced 10 fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students for the 2025–26 academic session, allowing them to pursue higher education at public universities and institutions in Morocco. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan made the announcement, according to a report by ARY News.
These scholarships are available to Pakistani and AJK nationals in a variety of disciplines, including Medicine, Engineering, Management Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Architecture, and others. Opportunities are offered for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs, subject to meeting specific eligibility requirements such as academic background and age.
The online application deadline is Thursday, 12 June 2025, at 4:00 PM PST.
Since French is the primary language of instruction in most Moroccan institutions, especially for science, technology, and economics, selected students will undergo a French language orientation course during 2024–25, possibly at centers such as Alliance Française in Pakistan.
Applicants aiming for degrees in Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, or related fields must already have proficiency in Arabic, as those programs are taught in that language.
Interested students must apply online at: scholarship.hec.gov.pk under the “Moroccan Govt Scholarship Program.”
Hard copies of documents are not required at the initial stage. However, shortlisted applicants will need to submit relevant documents, including:
Applicants interested in professional degrees (Medicine, Engineering, Law, etc.) must ensure that their chosen foreign programs are recognized by Pakistani professional councils, such as:
PMDC has also issued special guidelines regarding admissions in foreign medical institutions, which students must review before applying.
This initiative provides a valuable opportunity for Pakistani students to gain international academic exposure while representing Pakistan abroad.