Faculty Development Programme (FDP) Overseas Scholarships 2026

Overview

Faculty Development Programme (FDP) Overseas Scholarships 2026 is a prestigious opportunity provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC) & Public Sector Universities. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing MS leading to PhD or PhD (Direct). It offers Fully Funded, including benefits like Full Tuition Fee: Paid directly to the foreign university (Subject to HEC caps per country). Monthly Living Allowance: Rate varies by country (e.g., approx. USD 1,600+ for USA, GBP 1,100+ for UK, EUR 1,200+ for Europe). Return Airfare: Economy class ticket (One-time for joining and return). Health Insurance: Standard coverage as per university/country requirement. Settlement Allowance: One-time payment upon arrival. Job Guarantee: Scholars are appointed as faculty members (Lecturer/Assistant Prof) in the sponsoring Pakistani university upon selection.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Pakistani / AJ&K National.
• Academic Qualification (for PhD): MS/MPhil (18 years) with Minimum 3.0/4.0 CGPA or 1st Division.
• Academic Qualification (for MS+PhD): Masters/BS (16 years) with Minimum 2.5/4.0 CGPA or 1st Division.
• Age Limit: Max 35 Years (for MS/MPhil leading to PhD) / Max 40 Years (for direct PhD).
• Academic Career: No 3rd Division allowed in the entire academic career.
• Bond: Must sign a surety bond to serve the sponsoring university for 5 Years (PhD) or 3 Years (MS) after return.

Required Documents

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