Scholarship Overview
The Prime Minister’s Office of Pakistan has released updated directives regarding Afghan medical students and healthcare professionals in the country. Afghan undergraduate medical students enrolled in universities through government-sponsored or approved initiatives, including Higher Education Commission (HEC) scholarships and the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship, may continue their studies provided they comply with legal immigration requirements and obtain official clearance from Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior.
Who Can Apply
To retain enrollment under these scholarship programs, Afghan medical students must possess valid visas, fulfill legal conditions, and have been admitted before September 1, 2026. Standard academic eligibility requirements and general qualification guidelines are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Approved scholars receive authorization to continue their undergraduate medical education at Pakistani colleges and universities. Specific funding amounts, financial aid details, and stipend coverage are not specified in the source; please check the official notice. Additionally, house-job placements will not be offered to graduates subject to these provisions.
How to Apply
Medical universities and colleges must register eligible Afghan students with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) by October 15, 2026, and submit their registration details to the appropriate authorities. Direct submission steps for individual students are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Key compliance rules and deadlines to note:
- Unregistered students, graduates who completed MBBS or BDS degrees, and those who did not meet legal formalities must return to Afghanistan by October 10, 2026.
- Afghan students who were not granted admission prior to September 1, 2026, must depart Pakistan by October 10, 2026.
- Postgraduate medical trainees (including FCPS, MCPS, MD, and MS programs) and practicing doctors must leave the country by October 10, 2026.
- Future admissions for Afghan students in both medical and non-medical institutions will remain subject to Pakistani government policy.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.