Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the Allama Iqbal Scholarship for students from Central Asian countries. The program will provide scholarships to 350 students from the countries concerned.

For the scholarships available at the undergraduate level, students will be able to apply in a range of disciplines, including engineering and technology; information technology and computer sciences; health sciences; agriculture and social sciences; business and economics; food security and international relations; and media and languages. Details of the announcement are provided in the attached documents, and online applications can be submitted by August 10, 2026 via the following website: HEC Scholarship Application Page

Annex 1: Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Announcement

Annex 2: Scholarship Details