Scholarships that need a USAT score
HEC uses USAT to shortlist students for several fully or partly funded bachelor's scholarships abroad. These are the main ones, with the USAT score each asks for.
Stipendium Hungaricum
HungaryStipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian government's scholarship for international students. Pakistani students apply through HEC, which shortlists and nominates candidates. For a bachelor's degree, HEC asks for a valid USAT score.
USAT needed: At least 50 out of 100 in USAT. HEC sets a date for each cycle, and only USAT results from on or after that date count.
Chinese Government Scholarship
ChinaThe Chinese Government Scholarship, run by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), funds Pakistani students for bachelor's, master's and PhD study in China. HEC handles the applications from Pakistan. Bachelor's applicants need a valid USAT score.
USAT needed: At least 50 out of 100 in USAT. HEC says applications below this are not processed, and it sets a date for each cycle after which the test must have been taken.
Omani Scholarship
OmanThe Sultanate of Oman offers a small number of fully funded undergraduate seats to Pakistani students each year. HEC nominates candidates and the Government of Oman makes the final selection. A valid USAT score is required.
USAT needed: A valid USAT score, taken within the dates in that year's HEC notice. HEC has said it holds no separate USAT for this scholarship, so you need to have sat a regular one in time.
What they have in common
- You apply through HEC, which shortlists and nominates. The host country makes the final decision.
- A USAT score is valid for one year, and each scholarship only accepts tests taken within its own dates. Sit USAT early enough for the cycle you want.
- The minimum score gets your application read. Seats are limited, so a higher score improves your chances.
- Rules, dates and seats change every year. Always confirm on HEC's official page before you apply.
New to the test? Start with the USAT guide and paper pattern.