Islamabad – November 25, 2025 – The International Office at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), organized an information session on the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship Program. The event, focused on study and scholarship opportunities for the Fall 2026 intake at top-ranked U.S. institutions, was held at the EE Seminar Hall and attracted a strong turnout of students from across various CUI departments.

The session commenced with a formal opening. Ms. Madiha Anwer, Program Manager for the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor at HEC, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the scholarship program. She provided crucial guidance on the application procedures, key eligibility requirements, and upcoming deadlines. This was followed by an engaging question-and-answer segment where students actively participated.

Dr. Wasim Haider, Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences, supplemented the presentation by offering strategic advice on strengthening applications and fulfilling the core prerequisites for a successful scholarship submission.

In her remarks, Ms. Anwer expressed her gratitude to CUI for hosting the event and encouraged the university community to aim for a strong cohort of applicants for the prestigious program.

The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Muniba Nasir, Acting Head of the International Office, and a commemorative group photograph.