HEC PHD Scholarships Summer 2017 for Pakistani Students Apply Now for Prosperous Future

HEC PHD Scholarships Summer 2017 Update: In a latest development, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened the applications for overseas scholarships for PhD studies. The announcement for HEC PHD Scholarships Summer 2017 has been made against the project HRDI-UESTP/UETs (Batch-VI) in the specified fields of study.

It is significant to state that the HEC PHD Scholarships Summer 2017 is primarily dedicated towards the development of academic faculty. Moreover, it will also assist in producing top-notch qualified teachers.

Talented and bright Pakistani/AJK nationals can apply for the HEC PHD Scholarships Summer 2017 online. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to secure a fully-funded overseas scholarship, that too, in a specific discipline. It would be significant for the candidates to choose priority areas that can be proved impactful especiallyin the development of the country.

Programs Included In Overseas Scholarships

Following are the disciplines in which overseas scholarships are being offered:

• Agriculture
• Business Education
• Engineering
• Management Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Technology

The scholarship of HEC covers the following list of PhD disciplines:

As per the notice of HEC, a candidate must have MS or MPhil degree or a minimum of 18 years of education to apply for a direct PhD program in aforementioned disciplines.

Candidates who are already availing any other HEC or government scholarship program are not entitled to apply for this program.

The core objective of the program as stated is:

“The main objective of this project is to produce 1500 PhD level Engineers, Scientists and Technologists. They will eventually become the potential faculty members of the Universities of Engineering, Science and Technology. These institutes are being built in collaboration with technologically advanced universities of France, Italy, Germany, China, South Korea and Austria.”

How To Apply For The Overseas Scholarships?

A candidate can apply for the program by Clicking Here. You can also register yourself at the online portal of HEC. Care to follow the instructions listed here.

Please note that the last date for the submission of the applications is 30th June 2017.

Via: Mehran Post

Chinese Language Scholarship Program 2017 Fourth Batch Apply for Prosperous Future

In order to attain the real objectives of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Chief Minister of the Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif envisions the dire need of effective communication among Chinese and Pakistani people. For this purpose, he has generously allocated funds to send 500 appropriately qualified, Punjab domiciled, youth to China for learning Chinese language.

In the light of the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab, applications were invited in December 2015, May 2016 & November 2016. After selection on purely merit basis through a competitive process, one hundred and ninety three (345) Chinese language Scholarship awardees have already joined leading Chinese universities In China. Now, for the selection of Chinese Language Scholarships awardees in Batch-IV for the remaining 115 slots, which counts 500 students, eligible talented students who meet the following basic eligibility criteria may apply in a prescribed manner.

Note:

I. Successful completion of studies will mean passing HSK-5 with the score of 210 or above.
II. High achievers (A+ & A Grades) are assured of placement on their return to Pakistan.
III. High achievers will also be offered continuation of Scholarships to complete 4 years Language Degree Program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile of any district of Punjab.
• Between 22 to 24 years of age.
• Minimum 14 years of education from an accredited institution with at least first division in Bachelors.
• Applicant needs to medically fit.
• Provisionally selected candidates need to complete a short (2-3 weeks) Chinese course at a local institution.

After final selection, applicants will need to secure admission for Chinese Language Studies in any approved Chinese institution for up to two years.

Selection Procedure

The applicants will be selected if they meet the eligibility criteria and the requirements of the scholarship program:

• If the applicants are double the number of available seats, a written test may be conducted to shortlist the candidates. Shortlisted candidates will then be interviewed to finalize the list.
• Students who qualify in the local Chinese language course will be offered the final scholarship award.
• Candidates working in government, semi-government or autonomous bodies need to send their applications though proper channels and with an No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• Applicants with prior Chinese language ability or those belonging to Southern Punjab will be given preference.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply online here and submit a hard copy of the application form along with relevant documents to the Financial Aid Office (FAO).

Last date for applications is 20th June 2017.

Via: Mehran Post