Fully Funded HEC Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD Without IELTS, UK.

Scholarship Description:

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) administers the UK government's Commonwealth scholarship program, which is aligned with international development goals. Since its inception in 1960, the CSC has supported more than 30,000 individuals in pursuing studies in the United Kingdom, enabling them to acquire valuable skills, knowledge, and connections to address global development issues.

The CSC's application portal will remain accessible for submissions until October 17, 2023. There are 26 slots available for Master's degree nominations and 30 slots available for PhD nominations.

Degree Level:

Fully Funded HEC Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD Without IELTS, UK. is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at UK Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

Each scholarship includes the following provisions:

1. Airfare: Scholars receive approved airfare from their home country to the UK and back at the end of the scholarship period. However, the CSC will not reimburse airfare costs for dependents or for journeys made before the award is officially confirmed.

2. Tuition Fees: The scholarship covers full tuition fees as agreed upon between the CSC and the UK university. Scholars are not required to pay any portion of the tuition fees.

3. Stipend (Living Allowance): Scholars receive a monthly stipend of £1,347. Those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area receive a slightly higher stipend of £1,652 per month. These stipend rates are based on current levels.

4. Warm Clothing Allowance: If applicable, scholars may receive a warm clothing allowance.

5. Study Travel Grant: A study travel grant is provided to assist with the expenses related to study-related travel within the UK or abroad.

6. Child Allowance: In the case of Scholars who are widowed, divorced, or single parents with children, they may receive a child allowance. This allowance is £576.61 per month for the first child and £143 per month for the second and third children under the age of 16, provided that they live with the Scholar at the same address in the UK.

7. Support for Scholars with Disabilities: Scholars who have disabilities can receive a comprehensive assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support from the CSC.

It's important to note that the family allowances provided by the CSC are designed to be a contribution toward the expenses associated with supporting a Scholar's family while in the UK. The actual costs of supporting family members are likely to be higher, and Scholars must be prepared to supplement these allowances to adequately support any family members accompanying them to the UK.

Eligible Nationalities:

Pakistani Students or AJ&K (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) national and a permanent resident of Pakistan or AJ&K can apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for these scholarships, you must meet the Higher Education Commission (HEC) eligibility criteria in addition to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) requirements outlined below:

General Eligibility:

• You must be a Pakistani or AJ&K (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) national and a permanent resident of Pakistan or AJ&K. Dual nationals are not eligible.

Master's Scholarship: 2. For Master's scholarship applicants, you must hold a first-class degree in a relevant postgraduate qualification (equivalent to a 16-year Bachelor's or Master's degree) in the field of study by the closing date of the HEC application portal.

• Candidates with second or third division in their terminal/last degree are not eligible, but result-awaiting candidates can apply.
• All applicants must provide a HAT (Higher Education Aptitude Test) score, with a minimum score of 60 out of 100. If you've taken the HAT test on or after January 01, 2022, you can upload the test result on the HEC portal for consideration.

PhD Scholarship: 5. For PhD scholarship applicants, you must hold a first-class degree in a relevant postgraduate qualification (equivalent to 17/18 years of education, such as Masters or MS/MPhil) in the relevant field of study by the closing date of the HEC application portal.

• Applicants should not be registered for a Ph.D. or an MPhil leading to a Ph.D. at a UK university or in your home country before September/October 2024.
• A supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on your application form is required.

CSC-Specific Eligibility: 8. You must be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024.

• The CSC typically does not fund a second UK Master's degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master's degree, you will need to provide a justification for why you wish to undertake this study.
• You should demonstrate financial need and prove that you are unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
• You must provide full transcripts detailing all your higher education qualifications, including up-to-date transcripts for any qualifications you are currently pursuing. If these transcripts are not in English, certified translations should be uploaded to the online application system.
• You are required to provide references from at least two individuals.

Please refer to the provided links for further details on the eligibility criteria and the terms of the award.

For Master: Click here to read information for a Master's Scholarship

For PhD: Click here to read information for a PhD Scholarship

Application Procedure:

Applicants are required to complete online applications on both the Commonwealth and HEC portals. Failure to submit applications on both websites as outlined in the following steps will result in HEC being unable to accept the application.

Step 1 (Commonwealth Online Application):

Candidates must use the CSC's online application system provided below. Please note that the CSC can only accept applications submitted through this online system and within the specified closing date. a) For Master's Scholarship, click here to apply. b) For PhD Scholarship, click here to apply.

Step 2 (HEC Online Application):

Apply online through the HEC website at https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk/#/auth/login. After registering and completing your profile, select "Learning Opportunities Abroad." After submitting the application, obtain a printed copy to be signed by the applicant. The HEC online application portal will close on October 17, 2023, at 04:00 PM Pakistan Time. Before applying, ensure your HEC profile is updated with the latest email address, phone number, and updated information. We recommend completing and submitting your application well in advance, as the online application system may experience high traffic in the days leading up to the application deadline.

Important Notes:

• Applications that do not include both the Commonwealth Application form and the online HEC form will not be considered under any circumstances. Furthermore, submitted applications must be complete in all respects.
• Keep a copy of your HEC online application and Commonwealth online application after successful submission on the respective portals.
• Retain hardcopies of the HEC application form, along with relevant academic documents (such as transcripts, foreign degree equivalency, statement of purpose, research plan/proposal, copies of CNIC, and Domicile), and the submitted Commonwealth scholarship forms (including proof of a minimum of 02 references and a placement letter) for your own records.
• DO NOT SEND HARD COPIES OF APPLICATIONS TO HEC.

Additional Notes:

• HEC promotes equal opportunity and strongly encourages female applicants. The minimum female nomination ratio is set at 45%.
• The HEC online portal will close according to the deadline, and no applications will be accepted after that. Additionally, incomplete applications (those not submitted/saved) will NOT be considered.
• Please be aware that HEC plays a facilitating role in the nomination process, as the final selection rests with the donor country. Furthermore, HEC assumes no financial responsibility for this scholarship.
• If false information is provided at any stage, HEC reserves the right to cancel and disqualify applicants from all future scholarship opportunities.
• It is the sole responsibility of applicants to ensure that they apply on both the Commonwealth and HEC portals before the deadline of October 17, 2023.