HEC Learning Opportunities Abroad (LOA) - Foreign Funded Scholarships

Overview

HEC Learning Opportunities Abroad (LOA) - Foreign Funded Scholarships is a prestigious opportunity provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC) & Partner Foreign Governments. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing Undergraduate (BS) or Masters (MS/MPhil) or PhD or Post-Doctoral. It offers Fully Funded (Varies by Donor Country), including benefits like Tuition Fee: Generally 100% waived by the donor country. Monthly Stipend: Provided by the host government (Rates vary: e.g., Hungary ~EUR 120, China ~CNY 3000, UK ~GBP 1300). Accommodation: Free dormitory or housing allowance. Medical Insurance: Standard coverage in the host country. Airfare: Some countries (like China/Hungary) do NOT cover airfare; others (like Commonwealth/UK) DO cover it.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be a Pakistani / AJ&K National (Dual nationals often restricted).
• Test Requirement: Must have a valid **HEC Aptitude Test (HAT)** score for MS/PhD or **USAT** for Undergraduate.
• Academic Merit: Generally requires min 60% or CGPA 3.0, but specific donor countries set their own limits.
• Dual Application Rule: MUST apply on **BOTH** the HEC Portal and the Donor Country's Portal. Failure to apply on either results in rejection.
• Health: Must be medically fit (Medical Certificate often required).

Required Documents

Frequently Asked Questions