Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants of all nationalities admitted to eligible HBKU graduate programmes
Minimum qualification Recognised relevant bachelor's degree for master's study; master's or programme-approved pathway for doctoral study
Minimum grade Meet HBKU programme admission and scholarship selection standards
Prerequisite background Academic/research background appropriate to the selected HBKU programme
Eligible fields of study Eligible HBKU master's and doctoral programmes across its colleges
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated unless programme-specific
English / language Meet the selected HBKU programme's English-language requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; host/admission application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Published tuition waivers vary by programme/degree; many PhD awards can reach 100% tuition and master's awards may provide substantial partial tuition
Stipend Selected international scholarship recipients may receive monthly stipend; published maximums vary by degree/programme
Travel support Selected international scholarship recipients may receive one round-trip ticket under award rules
Insurance Not a universal published scholarship component; programme/student provisions apply
Other benefits No separate scholarship application is typically required; funding depends on merit, need, programme and available funds
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Official HBKU scholarship and admissions pages reviewed; Fall 2027 international admissions open 1 Oct 2026 and close 1 Feb 2027.
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