Funding · منحة موثّقة
Iraqi Government Fellowship Program (HCED 5,000 Scholarships Initiative)
Multiple (study abroad)
PARTIAL
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FunderHigher Committee for Education Development in Iraq
DestinationMultiple (study abroad)
LevelsMaster's / PhD / Medical training
CoverageGovernment-funded fellowship abroad (terms set per wave)
Open toIraqi nationals only
Awards / year5,000 total in waves (Wave 4, 2026: 1,000 scholarships)
Application windowAnnual, roughly February–April (Wave 4: 15 Feb – 30 Apr 2026)
Last verified2026-09-13
Deadline details
Wave 4 closed 30 Apr 2026 (extended from 31 Mar). The programme continues in waves — Wave 5 expected around February 2027; confirm dates and requirements on hced.ur.gov.iq.
Good to know
Outbound: for Iraqi citizens studying at top universities abroad
Verified against the official source on 2026-09-13 · next re-check: 2027-02-01
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