Tag: Scholarships

  • Special children of prison officers, officials to get scholarships

    Special children of prison officers, officials to get scholarships

    Scholarships have been approved for special children of officers and officials of the Prisons Department of Punjab.

    The initiative has been approved by Punjab Home Department, on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Each child will receive a scholarship of Rs 72,000.

    The scholarship will be awarded annually by the Punjab Prisons Foundation.

    Special children will be eligible for the scholarship once a year until they reach the age of eighteen years.

    It will require a physical disability certificate and enrollment in a special education institution.

    The Prisons Department has also been instructed to submit the cases of all eligible candidates to the Prisons Foundation by August 14.

  • PM Shehbaz allocates Rs14 billion for Pakistan Endowment Fund for Education, adds coding to national curriculum

    PM Shehbaz allocates Rs14 billion for Pakistan Endowment Fund for Education, adds coding to national curriculum

    On Wednesday, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Pakistan Endowment Fund for Education, which includes the incorporation of computer coding and constitutional studies into the National Curriculum. During the launching ceremony, he announced a budget of Rs14 billion for the program over the next four years, with Rs3 billion allocated for the current fiscal year.

    PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed his desire to sustain this project indefinitely, with increased funding, in order to provide maximum opportunities for higher education to deserving students. He emphasised the importance of prioritising the education sector in the future and recommended that the next elected government allocate up to Rs140 billion for the program over the next 10 years.

    The prime minister reflected on his past achievements as the Chief Minister of Punjab, where he initiated the Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) in 2008 with an annual allocation of Rs2 billion. He proudly mentioned that more than 400,000 students have benefited from this fund and are now serving the country in various professions.

    PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that the promotion of education should not be influenced by political motivations, but rather be considered a form of worship. He pledged to focus on underdeveloped areas of the country, where many young people are unable to complete their studies due to limited resources.

    Regarding the financial situation of the country, the prime minister noted that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting was scheduled for that day, with hopes of approving a $3 billion stand-by agreement with Pakistan. He acknowledged the need for self-reliance and expressed his determination to make serious efforts for the development and prosperity of the country, highlighting China as an example of regaining lost glory through a focus on education and various sectors.

    PM Shehbaz Sharif also mentioned the support received from friendly countries, including China, which had provided $5 billion in the past three months. He further mentioned that Saudi Arabia had sent $2 billion, and another $1 billion was expected from the UAE in the near future.

    During the ceremony, PM Shehbaz Sharif distributed scholarship checks to talented and deserving students as part of the newly launched project. Minister for Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanvir Hussain, explained that the program was designed based on the Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) and aimed to provide merit-based scholarships to talented students in fields such as engineering, nursing, agriculture, social sciences, and allied health sciences.

    Minister Hussain also mentioned the government’s decision to introduce computer coding and constitutional studies into the national curriculum, considering the current situation. He emphasised that the amended curriculum, agreed upon by all provinces under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was necessary to provide students with quality education and enable them to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

    Federal Secretary of Education, Waseem Ajmal, informed that scholarships under the Pakistan Endowment Fund for Education would be provided to students through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and National Endowment Scholarships for Talent (NEST).

  • Pakistan gets most scholarships second year in a row

    Pakistan gets most scholarships second year in a row

    Pakistan has been ranked top in the world for number of scholarships awarded for 2nd year in a row, EU Pakistan has stated on Wednesday.

    The European Union to Pakistan shared the news on Twitter, stating that a highest ever number of 192 Pakistani students received scholarships to study in European universities under the EU Erasmu this year.

    “We celebrated their achievement at the pre-departure event at the HEC Pakistan,” stated EU Pakistan.

    The German Ambassador to Pakistan also shared the tweet by EU Pakistan, giving thumbs up to the selected candidates.

  • Here’s how Pakistani students can apply for Chevening scholarship

    Here’s how Pakistani students can apply for Chevening scholarship

    The application period for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year has started. The programme covers the entire cost of a one-year master’s degree at any UK university, and this is why it is very competitive.

    Here is all the information about the scholarship you need:
    What does the scholarship cover?
    • University tuition fees
    • A monthly stipend
    • Travel costs to and from the UK
    • An arrival allowance
    • A homeward departure allowance
    • The cost of one visa application
    • A travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
    Eligibility criteria:
    • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
    • Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
    • Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK but may be different depending on your course and university choice
    • Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience
    • Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by July 13, 2023
    You are not eligible for a Chevening scholarship if you:
    • Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong)
    • Hold refugee status in a non-Chevening eligible country. Applicants who are citizens of a Chevening-eligible country and who hold refugee status in a Chevening-eligible country are eligible for a scholarship
    • Employees, former employees, or relatives* of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives
    • Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship
    How to apply?
    • Select three courses at three different universities. You can choose any Chevening-eligible course at any UK university
    • You are required to submit the names of two referees
    • All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer
    • The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline

    Since 1983, more than 2,000 Pakistanis have had the opportunity to study in the UK through Chevening.

  • Here’s how Pakistani students can apply for Moroccan Government Scholarships

    Here’s how Pakistani students can apply for Moroccan Government Scholarships

    The Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) has offered scholarships to Pakistani students who want to enroll in public higher education, technical, and vocational institutions in Morocco for the academic year 2022–2023.

    The deadline for Higher Education Commission (HEC) to receive nominations is set for September 20, 2022.

    How to apply for the scholarship:

    Candidates should choose “Learning Opportunities Abroad” after registering and filling out their profiles.

    All applicants should note that all nominations from Pakistan will be routed via HEC. Applicants should send two sets of AMCI application (French form) along with required documents as mentioned on page-2 of the AMCI application form, in spiral binding and one copy of HEC application form with documents separately in spiral binding on or before, September 20, 2022.

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    On the basis of the greatest academic merit, HEC will narrow down the list of qualified candidates. Moroccan authorities or universities may test or interview selected Pakistani nominees.

    It is worth noting that French is the primary language of instruction, and only students who have demonstrated proficiency in the language will be allowed to study in Morocco.

  • Prisoner serving a life sentence wins Rs. 1 million educational scholarship

    Prisoner serving a life sentence wins Rs. 1 million educational scholarship

    Naeem Shah, a prisoner who has been serving a life sentence for 11 years for committing murder, was awarded a scholarship worth Rs1 million to undertake a degree in chartered accountancy for his outstanding academic performance.

    The official application reads, “In these joyous moments, we feel delighted in informing you that based on your academic performance in HSSC results; you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the Edhi CA Talent Scholarship Program of ICAP”

    According, to the official letter, the eligible candidate must be among 20 position holders within Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) from respective intermediate boards.

    The scholarship was given to him by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).

    Senior Superintendent of Central Jail Muhammad, Karachi Hassan Sehto revealed that while being behind the bars the prisoner gave his matriculation exams. He then undertook the intermediate examination in which he secured excellent marks and attained a position in the top 20 students. Throughout his time, he was well-mannered and spent most of his time studying.

    Later, he applied for the ICAP scholarship programme and got selected.

    Naeem is serving a life sentence and will most likely complete the program while in jail.

  • US embassy announces additional 700 scholarships for Pakistani women to curb gender gap

    US embassy announces additional 700 scholarships for Pakistani women to curb gender gap

    The US embassy in Pakistan announced that it will award 700 additional graduate-level scholarships for Pakistani women in partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

    The program targets young people from remote and rural areas of Pakistan includes Interior Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

    The two-year scholarships will begin this year and last until 2023. The students can earn master’s degrees in agriculture, business, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences.

    “These additional 700 fully-funded graduate-level scholarships will be awarded to some of the most talented Pakistani women to help meet their higher education goals,” said USAID Deputy Mission Director Michael Nehrbass.

    United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has increased the number of scholarships and allocated 50 percent of scholarships to women. Today’s announcement brings the total of Merit- and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (MNBSP) scholarships awarded to Pakistani students to 6,000.

    Since 2003, the US had granted 5,300 merit and need-based scholarships to financially disadvantaged but academically successful students throughout Pakistan.

  • APPLY: Five scholarships for women who want to leave Pakistan

    APPLY: Five scholarships for women who want to leave Pakistan

    The frightful mass sexual assault which took place on Independence day has shaken the women of this nation to its core. It has also made all Pakistani women comprehend that they are not safe even in broad light and ‘so called’ public areas. Don’t you think it is high time to take your decision into your own hands?

    As an undergraduate student, since this incident, I am afraid that what will happen once university opens. So with this thought, I researched and came across some exciting and wonderful opportunities for women to study abroad for session 2022-23.

    British Chevening scholarship

    This fully-funded program enables Pakistanis to pursue a one-year Master’s degree in the United Kingdom (UK). They will cover your one visa application and even airfare travel costs to and from the UK, but you must have a two-year work experience. The last date to apply is November 2nd, 2021.

    KAIST South Korea Scholarship

    One of the top Public universities, The KAIST (Korean Advanced Institute Of Science and Technology) is ranked #39 in QS Global World. Your full tuition fee, living expenses (per month), and medical health insurance are guaranteed under this scholarship for 2022-2023. You can apply for any level, their eligibility criteria are pretty simple.

    Fulbright program

    The scholarship operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Under this, approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year. Pakistanis can not only apply for studies, but for work purposes scholarships as well. The deadline is in April, don’t miss this out.

    Türkiye Burslari Scholarships

    A government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term programs at the top universities in Turkey. As a Pakistani resident, you will be given some preferences. A great opportunity for students.

    Hood College International Merit Scholarship 

    This college in the United States welcomes applications from qualified candidates holding a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, at least a 2.75-grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. It has multiple degree programs so one can apply to any.

    According to the ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’ published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan ranked 153rd out of 156 countries on the gender parity index and seventh among eight countries in South Asia, only better than Afghanistan.