Timeline
Four dates that shape your year
Applications open
Jun 1, 2026
Applications close
Aug 31, 2026
Results announced
Oct 15, 2026
Period begins
Jan 1, 2027
* For students from less-developed areas of Pakistan.
02 — Eligibility
Who can apply
Ensure you qualify on core disciplines, citizenship status, and credential requirements.
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Pakistani citizen from an underserved/underprivileged area
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Enrolled in an undergraduate programme at a USAID partner public university
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Family income below PKR 45,000/month
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Minimum 60% marks in previous examination
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Studying agriculture, business, education, or engineering
Who this is NOT for
- Short-term residency seekers: Candidates looking for conference or travel support rather than active degree enrollment.
- Remote learners: Students planning to attend online degree modules from Pakistan.
- U.S. Dual Citizens: Dual nationals holding U.S. citizenship (for U.S. study grants).
- Late planners: Those unable to commit 9–12 months of early preparation for visa and document assembly.
03 — Documents
Required credentials
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HEC/USAID online application
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Income certificate
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Domicile (from underserved area)
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Academic transcripts
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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CNIC
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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University enrollment proof
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
04 — The pipeline
Narrative steps, four acts
Most candidates underestimate how much prep work is done before the online form opens. Follow this structured chronological timeline to plan deliberately.
Check if your university...
Check if your university is a USAID partner institution
Apply through the HEC/USAID...
Apply through the HEC/USAID scholarship portal
Submit income, domicile, and...
Submit income, domicile, and academic documents
University verifies and forwards...
University verifies and forwards to HEC
HEC/USAID review and announce results
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Get the free application checklist (PDF)
A comprehensive, printable spreadsheet checklist mapping milestones, required essays, references, and deadline checks.
05 — Answered
Frequently asked questions
Can I study any subject?
No, only agriculture, business, education, and engineering programmes are eligible.
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