The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced an opportunity for students to embark on a fully funded study and placement program in China.

This six-month initiative is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, aiming to provide a transformative educational experience that fosters cross-cultural understanding and enhances professional skills.

The HEC's latest initiative seeks to equip scholars with new knowledge and insights, enabling them to establish academic linkages crucial for success in today's globalized world.

Through this program, students will explore pathways to academic excellence and professional growth, contributing significantly to the global talent pool.

Scholarship overview

The program is available for Bachelor, Masters, and PhD levels across all fields of study. It is a merit-based scholarship offered locally by the HEC, and is open to students from all regions of Pakistan. Interested candidates must submit their applications by June 15, 2024.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 3 out of 4. Postgraduate students (MS & PhD) must have completed their coursework and apply within specified disciplines. Undergraduate students must be in the final year of their degree program and also apply within specified disciplines.

Additionally, applicants must possess an acceptance letter from a Chinese university ranked within the top 500 according to QS, THE, or Shanghai Rankings, and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent university for the six-month placement in China.

Age limit

The age limit for undergraduates is set at 25 years, for Masters programs at 35 years, and for Doctoral programs at 40 years.

List of disciplines for HEC study/placement program in China

Culture and Society
Infrastructure and Transportation
Technology and Innovation
Resource Management
Global Trade and Services
Geosciences
Health Security, Telemedicine, and Control of Epidemics
Art, Design, Digital Media, and Mass Communication
Hospitality and Tourism Development
Coastal and Ocean Economy

How to apply

Applicants must submit an online application via the provided link. Printed copies of the online application form should not be sent. Only selected candidates will be advised to provide a signed printed copy of the online application form along with the requisite documents.

The deadline for submission of the online application form is Saturday, June 15, 2024.

This initiative represents a significant opportunity for Pakistani students to gain invaluable international experience, paving the way for enhanced academic and professional trajectories in a global context.