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| Ph.D. Scholarships for Students of Balochistan 2019 |
Ph.D. Scholarships for Students of Balochistan 2019
DateExtended until August 26, 2019
Ph.D. Scholarships for Students of Balochistan 2019
Apply online through http://www.hec.gov.pk/site/ahbp
INTRODUCTION:
The project is focused towards providing opportunities for access to higher education to under privileged candidates of Balochistan, who despite possessing academic merit are unable to overcome the obstacle of funding, which is not only restricted to tuition costs, but extends to accommodation and living expenses.
The program is meant to provide 600 Master leading to PhD scholarships (200 overseas and 400 indigenous) to talented students of Balochistan. The current project is in line with the overall objectives of the sector and closely linked with the other development projects under implementation for the promotion and development of Province.
Establishment of new universities and development of existing universities are amongst the main functions of the Higher Education Commission under Rules of Business. The current scheme would in future be providing manpower for public sector universities.
a) To provide opportunities of higher education to students belonging to Balochistan
b) To enhance participation rate at different levels of education
c) To provide opportunity to the talented students coming with less privilege background
d) To provide grooming & learning opportunities and better job chances to the less privileged class of the areas
e) To ensure a micro & macro-economic change and social uplift of the areas
Objectives:
Brief objectives of the scholarship program are as follows:
a) To provide opportunities of higher education to students belonging to Balochistan
b) To enhance participation rate at different levels of education
c) To provide opportunity to the talented students coming with less privilege background
d) To provide grooming & learning opportunities and better job chances to the less privileged class of the areas
e) To ensure a micro & macro-economic change and social uplift of the areas
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must possess Local/Domicile Certificate of Balochistan Province.
- At least two Certificates/Degrees must have been studied-in and obtained from HEC recognized Universities/DAIs located in Balochistan province.
- Maximum age, as on closing date of receipt of applications:
- 40 years for full-time regular faculty members of public sector universities/ colleges and employees of public sector R&D organizations.
- 35 years for those having MS/MPhil (18 years) degree/qualification and applying for PhD programme.
- 30 years for those having MA/MSc/Bachelor (16 years) degree and applying for MS/MPhil leading to PhD programme.
- For MS/MPhil leading to PhD, the candidate must have completed 16 years education or equivalent degree (Bachelors/Masters).
- For direct PhD, the candidate must have completed 18 years education or equivalent degree (MS/MPhil).
- 3rd Division or less than 45% marks in any Degree/Certificate during entire academic career is NOT acceptable. The candidate applying for PhD scholarship should have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (in semester system) or First Division (in annual system) in MS/MPhil or equivalent degree.
- Candidate must have acquired the requisite academic qualification on or before the closing date.
- Candidate must secure minimum 50 marks (Cumulative Test Score) in Scholarship Test.
- For Medical disciplines, applicant must have a valid Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) registration certificate.
- For engineering disciplines, applicant must have a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration certificate.
- Candidate who is already availing any other HEC/Non-HEC scholarship is NOT eligible to apply.
Important Note:
- Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of Merit and District Quota subject to the availability of seats for respective district.
- The candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted on the basis of Test and Academic credential scores.
- Awardees will have to execute a bond with the HEC to serve in Balochistan Province preferably in Public sector Universities/Affiliated Colleges/Colleges for a minimum period of five years, after completion of their studies.
- Selected candidates may be required to fulfill the requirement of host country/university to secure admission, which may include international GRE, TOEFL, IELTS etc.
- HEC may allocate any country/university to the candidate.
- Government employees will be required to provide NOC when required.
