The Commonwealth Scholarship deadline change and it is officially confirmed for the 2026 intake, offering Pakistani students extra time to complete their submissions. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) extended the Commonwealth Scholarship 2026 deadline from October 14 to October 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), aligning with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) deadline of 16:00 BST.
HEC Commonwealth Scholarship 2026 Updates
The HEC Commonwealth Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for Master’s and PhD studies in the UK under the Commonwealth Scholarship 2026 deadline Pakistan program. This extension aims to accommodate applicants who faced delays in preparing documents like transcripts, recommendation letters, research proposals, and employer NOCs. HEC confirmed the extension on October 16, 2025, stating no further extensions will be made.
Applicants must apply through both the HEC online portal and the CSC application system before the updated Commonwealth Scholarship 2025 deadline to avoid disqualification. HEC will forward shortlisted nominations to CSC by December 2025, while final results are expected by July 2026.
Eligibility and Allocation
Pakistan has been allocated 56 nominations for 2026 for Master’s and 30 for PhD programs. Applicants must hold at least a First Division or equivalent CGPA, have valid HAT scores, and meet CSC academic criteria.
What Applicants Should Do Next
Eligible candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible to prevent portal congestion near the final Commonwealth Scholarship 2026 deadline. Both portals require separate submissions, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
For updates, visit the official HEC portal at hec.gov.pk or the CSC website.
