All scholarships are offered through advertisement in local newspapers.
HEC offers scholarships for MS leading to PhD for indigenous and overseas HEC only offers undergraduate scholarships for FATA/Balochistan & Need Based for needy students Partial support for PhD students studying in the final year of PhD in a foreign country is also available. Currently Advertised Scholarship Indigenous 5000 PhD fellowship program is open for new induction of scholars. The deadline for the submission of application is April 16, 2011. Foreign Funded Scholarships will be advertised round the year. Scholarships To be Advertised HRDI-UESTPS FOR preliminary Engineering disciplines will be advertised soon for the Session 2011-12. Overseas scholarship for other disciplines will be advertised soon for the Session 2011-12
Indigenous Scholarship Foreign Scholarship Procedures (See the advertisement in local newspaper / HEC web site)
Procedures (See the advertisement in local newspaper / HEC web site)
Eligibility Criteria Candidate should have a degree with minimum 16 years of education and no 3rd Division or Grade D in his/her career. Must not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously. Maximum age on closing date of application is 35 years, except for people working on regular basis in public sector whose maximum age is 40 years. The Scholar will have to be a full-time student to avail the scholarship. Those who are employed have to arrange study leave for the full duration of the program. Scholars must qualify the local GRE (general) type test held by NTS (50% Marks). Must be conducting studies under the supervision of an HEC Approved PhD supervisor.
Submission of online application/hard copy of application and documents send to concern Project Director of the scheme. Documents required with Application: 1. Photocopies of all educational testimonials 2. Degrees of Bachelors & Masters Degrees attested by HEC 3. Photocopy of CNIC 4. Copy of GAT (General) score result card 5. In-Service (only for Government employees) candidates need to apply through proper channels with assurance from their employer that if scholarship will be awarded, they will be released immediately. Advance copies will be accepted however NOC from the organization must be provided. 6. Original Deposit Slip of Rs.300/- as Application Processing fee in favor of HEC can be deposited at any branch of the Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan. Remittance application can be downloaded from HEC website www.hec.gov.pk/payment. 7. HEC reserved the right for any change.
Short Listing (Provisional offer letter issued to short listed candidates.) Final Scholarship Award Letter Submission of Legal Documents (Surety Bond, Deed of Agreement, Financial Guarantor to HEC) Pursuing PhD studies Pursuing PhD studies Eligibility Criteria 1. Pakistani/AJK Nationals. 2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education or equivalent with a first division or 2.5/4 CGPA or 3.5/5 scores whichever is applicable. 3. A maximum of two second-division passes throughout the academic career prior to the final degree (refer to Clause No. 2.) 4. Not less than 50% marks throughout the academic career. 5. Maximum age 35 years at the time of submission of application. 6. Candidates who already hold any other HEC scholarship offer are not eligible to apply. Submission of online application/hard copy of application and documents send to concern Project Director of the scheme. Documents required with Application 1. Photocopies of all educational testimonials 2. Bachelors & Masters Degrees attested by HEC 3. Copy of GAT (General) score result card 4. In-Service (only for Government employees) candidates need to apply through proper channels 5. Remittance application can be downloaded from HEC website www.hec.gov.pk/payment.
Short Listing (Short Listed candidates name will be placed on web site.) Interview Call (Short Listed candidates interviewed by international agencies / academicians.) Final Scholarship Award Letter Submission of Legal Documents (Surety Bond, Deed of Agreement, Financial Guarantor to HEC) Proceeding to overseas according to the schedule of universities.
Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan & FATA HEC provides partial financial support to Pakistani students who are in the final stages of their PhD studies abroad. Foundation Course for Undergraduate Program i. Applications for foundation course will be invited by the HEC through advertisement in leading newspapers and on HEC website. ii. Selection for foundation course will be made through NTS test. iii. Selected students will attend 4-6 week foundation courses arranged by HEC.
Eligibility Criteria i. Pakistani nationals studying abroad (in accredited universities/institutions) under PhD program must hold a valid Pakistani passport / appropriate visa (relevant pages along with visa endorsement be attached with the application) ii. Applicant, if faculty member in public sector university or degree awarding institution of Pakistan, must apply through his/her parent institution (through VC or Rector or Head of the institution) iii. Pakistani students pursuing their PhD studies abroad at final stage(s) may (also) apply provided each applicant submits a Surety Bond containing a commitment endorsed by a Guarantor living in Pakistan that the applicant after completion of his/her PhD studies is bound to come back and serve the country at least for 2 years. How to apply i. Attested photocopies of all academics documents including degrees, certificates, and transcripts. ii. Detail CV, attested photocopies of National ID Card and Pakistani Passport showing valid visa. iii. Supporting letter from the university where the student is enrolled. iv. Supporting /forwarding letter with sure bond from parent public sector organization / University in Pakistan. v. Letter from the host university account section with full financial details. vi. Surety bond with HEC for 2 years. (Non faculty/ Pakistani citizens).
Financial Support The maximum US $ 15,000/- (only once), which will cover tuition fee, research or study related dues/fees or living allowances or combination of all. All due payments will be made to university/institution whereas living allowance to the applicant. The program remains open the whole year and applications are received on roll on basis. Quarterly meetings are held for selection of applicants for award of fellowship. The further details could be obtained from the following website; www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/Foreign Scholarships/PSPhDSA/Pages/PartialSupport_Beta.aspx
Award of Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Program Applications for award of scholarship will be invited through advertisement in leading newspapers and on HEC website. NTS test will be arranged for the award of scholarships. The students who have not attended foundation course will also be allowed to appear in NTS test. Blend of NTS test scores and Board Result will be basis of selection for award of scholarships. Criteria for selection includes For Undergraduate program = 20% SSC+ 30% HSSC+ 50% NTS Score For Postgraduate program= 20% SSC+ 20% HSSC+ 20% BA/BSc+ 40% NTS Score The selection of the Scholarship Awardees is finalized by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) based on above mentioned merit formula; observing district/FR/Agency quota Eligibility Criteria The eligibility criterion for Undergraduate and Postgraduate program is as under: For Undergraduate Program: Age: Maximum 22 years. Domicile: Balochistan or FATA. Academic Qualification: Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc/I.Com/A-Level or equivalent) with minimum 60 % marks. For Postgraduate Program: Domicile: Balochistan or FATA Academic Qualification: Bachelor (B.A/B.Sc or equivalent in any discipline) with minimum 45% marks. The further details could be obtained from the following website; www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/LocalSc holarships/ProvisionofHigherEducationOpportunitiesforStudentso fBalochistanandFATA/Pages/main.aspx
Foreign funded scholarships These scholarships are offered from time to time by different countries, organizations/institutions and agencies. Funds are provide partially which include tuition fee, stipend, and travel allowances. The further details could be obtained from the following website; www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/ForeignDonorFundedProg rams/Pages/mainnew.aspx
The selection process for 4-Years undergraduate and 2-Years Postgraduate program is as under Need Based scholarships HEC offered two types of Need Based Scholarships to undergraduate students i.e US Need Based and Japanese Need Based. The further details could be obtained from the following website; For US Need Based http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/LocalScholarships/U SAIDFundedMeritandNeedsBasedScholarshipProject/Pages/default.aspx For Japanese Need Based http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/LocalScholarships/ HEC-JapaneseNBSPFPUS/Pages/Default.aspx