Latest Post

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Foreign Funded Scholarship


THE STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2016/2017
  
INTRODUCTION

HEC invites applications from Pakistani/AJ&K nationals for the Stipendium Hungarian Scholarship Programme 2016-17, launched by the Hungarian Government under bilateral Higher Education and Scientific Exchange Programme. All awards will be made on the basis of the academic merit, quality of the research proposal, potential of the candidate, and the likely impact of the work on the development of Pakistan. The Programme is managed by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad and the Tempus Public Foundation, Hungary.
SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are available for Pakistani students fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria and other requirements of Hungarian universities under following programs:

  1.       Bachelor Degree (04 Years Degree programme after 12 years education)
  2.       Master Degree (02 Years Degree programme after 16 years education)
  3.       PhD Degree (03 years doctoral degree (PhD) after 18 years education)
SCOPE AND PRIORITIZED AREAS OF STUDY 
  1. Undergraduate studies Bachelor (full BA or BSc programmes): In the fields of agriculture, technical  
      and natural sciences
  2. Graduate programs Master (full MA or MSc programmes): In technology, engineering, economics and 
      natural sciences
  3. Full PhD studiesin English language in any field of interest. Prior to commencing higher education 
      studies in Hungarian, students shall take part in a one - year preparatory course at Balassi Institute or 
      the host institution. The students applying for programmes in the English language shall have an
      appropriate knowledge of English at a certain level that is defined by the host Hungarian Institution.

   FINANCIAL COVERAGE/BENEFITS UNDER THE PROGRAMME:

  • Tuition-free education: exemption from the payment of tuition fee
  • Monthly stipend:
 a. Non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly HUF 40460/- (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies 
 b.  Doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, it is monthly HUF 100000/-(cca EUR 325) at present - for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies but the legislation is to be changed, consequently the amount is expected to be raised.  
  • Accommodation:
     dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 30000/- to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period
  • Medical insurance 
      health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance
  • Return Airfare
      As per actual (Economy Class) at the time of final selection/ departure to Hungary and return ticket to Pakistan just after successful completion of degree

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS

The list of available study programmes and host institutions is accessible on Hungarian website click here.
Each applicant is entitled to apply for up to three different study programmes, in order of preference. After submitting the application, the order of preference cannot be changed by the applicant. 

Applicants are eligible to apply for those scholarship types and study fields that are determined in the educational cooperation programmes in effect between Hungary and the HEC. 

PROGRAMS OFFERED AND SUPPORTED FIELD OF STUDY

Please visit the following websites for information about the programs offered and supported field of study:
   
   
    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

·         Applicant must be citizens of Pakistan/AJ&K. 
·         Must be between the age of 18-22 for undergraduate programmes, for which they are applying for admission and the age should not exceed from 35 for candidates who are applying for postgraduate Master (18 years) & PhD programs on 16th March 2016.
·        The applicant must have completed HSSC / Intermediate or equivalent for application in 04 year Bachelor Program.
·         The applicant must have completed 16 years Bachelors / or equivalent Degree for application in postgraduate Master's (18 Years) and 
·         The applicant must have completed 18 years Degree / or equivalent for application in PhD Program.
·         The applicant must fill all the fields of the Hungary Application Form and HEC application form in MS Word (Times New Roman 12 ) and no column or field should be left unfilled.
·         Certificates / Transcript/Degrees to be attached must be attested by the attesting authorities such as IBCC and HEC. Equivalence of O & A level is mandatory to be issued by IBCC.
·         Candidates have to make sure that all technical / engineering/ professional programmes they are seeking admission in, must be accredited by the respective councils / governing bodies such as PEC, PMDC etc.
·         The applicant must provide Police Clearance Certificate with his application.
·         IELTS/TOEFL scores as required, where applicable.
·         All applicants must submit medical certificate of satisfactory health condition (issued not earlier than 1 month, a written certificate from a physician to prove that the applicant does not have the following illnesses: AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C or any other epidemic conditions)
·         Applicants must fulfill all other requirements set by host Hungarian university.

 

NON-ELIGIBILITY (INELIGIBILITY)

Applications will not be considered in the following cases:    
a.     Hungarian citizens (including those with dual citizenships)
b.     former Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders, who are re-applying for studies in the same  
        cycle of education (e.g. bachelor, master, doctoral)
c.     3rd Division in academic career.
     

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED / HOW TO APPLY

i.   Download HEC application form available at HEC website (Click Here), type the same HEC form in MS Word (Times New Roman 12) and get its printed copy already filled in and attach the payment receipt of Rs. 300/- with HEC Application form only. All payments are to be made to HEC through HBL online facility. This facility is available in all branches of Habib Bank Ltd. A separate bank Account No. 17427900133401 at HBL, H-9, Branch, Islamabad is being maintained for online transfer of fee to HEC.

 

ii. Tempus Public Foundation 

a.  All applications shall be submitted through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. After registration, the applicants are able to access the application surface and upload the required documents. Please note that no applications will be accepted without the online submission and after the deadline. After applying online get its printed copies (02 sets) and attach all requisite documents with each set separately. Prepare two application sets one each in Spiral binding separately containing print out of online Hungarian application form along with all requisite documents attached with each set. To apply online please visit: http://www.tka.hu/international-programmes/2966/stipendium-hungaricum/

b.  For requisite documents to be attached in Spiral binding with online Hungarian application form, please (Click Here).

c.  HEC may conduct interviews of initially shortlisted candidates through the subject experts at HEC

d.  Incomplete applications or applications received after due date will NOT be accepted. The recommendation of nominating agency i.e. HEC will be final and binding. 

e.  All applicants should note that all nominations from Pakistan will be routed via HEC. Please send two sets of Hungarian application form along-with required documents in Spiral binding and one copy of HEC application form separately on or before, 16th March, 2016 on the address given below:

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE: 16TH MARCH 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO ANY PROGRAM:
It is the sole responsibility of student(s) applying for any professional degree (viz. Medical, Engineering, Agriculture etc.) to first get confirmed its accreditation from the respective Councils i.e. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), Agriculture Council, & Nursing Council etc. 
FOR FURTHER QUERIES
Please visit the below mentioned website for more information.
CONTACT DETAILS
Deputy Director HRD
In-charge Hungarian Scholarship Programme/FFSP
HRD Division, Higher Education Commission
Sector H-9, Islamabad.
E-mail: sanwar@hec.gov.pk 

Australia Awards Scholarships


Description:

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Host Institution(s):
Level/Field(s) of study:
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes that are related to your country’s priority areas for development which are listed on the participating country profiles.
Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.
Number of Scholarships: 
Not specified.
Target group:
Citizens of one of the participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete list of participating countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Pre-course English (PCE) fees, etc. See the complete list of benefits at the official website.
The scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:
a. be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Scholarship
b. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship
c. not be married, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector (subclass 576) visa
d. not be current serving military personnel
e. not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently
f. not be applying for another long‐term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia
g. have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector)
h. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken
i. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to hold a Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector (subclass 576) visa.
j. Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.
Read the complete eligibility criteria in the Australia Awards Policy Handbook (PDF)
Application instructions:
Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. Deadline varies per country but falls around Feb-April 2016. Applications for Australia Awards for Africa are already closed. 
It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the  country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:

Sunday, 13 September 2015

Australian Government Scholarships for International Students 2015

Scholarships in Australia 2015-2016
Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
Bachelors Degree– BS Degree –  Masters Degree – MS Degree – PhD Degrees
Australian Government Scholarships 2015:

The Australian Government is offering scholarships for International students. These scholarships are for those students who want to complete their Bachelors – BS – Masters – MS and PhD degree studies in different universities under Australian Government. These scholarships are focusing on highly intellectual students from developing countries.
Total Scholarships:
Many numbers of awards are offered for Bachelors / BS / Masters / MS and PhD study program under the Australian Government.
Scholarship AREA-Domain:
Applicants can select any field for their Bachelors – BS -Masters – MS and PhD degree study program, but the study course must meet the participant’s country development goals.
Study Duration:
04 years for Bachelors/ BS, 02 years for Master/ MS and 03 years for PhD degree studies.
Scholarship Information:
This scholarship is offering  these benefits for the applicants, which are given as follows:
  • Cover full tuition fees.
  • Return air travel in an economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
  • Establishment allowance a once only payment of a $5,000
  • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) payable to Scholars studying under ADS is a $30,000 per year.
  • Health expenses
  • Living expenditures allowance and much other such kind of stipends
Eligibility Condition:
In order to be considered as eligible for this scholarship, applicants should  following this criteria:
  • Applicant should be from any participating developing country.
  • Applicant should not hold any fiancé or spouse who is a Australian or New Zealand nationality holder.
  • Applicant should not be a serving military person.
  • Applicants should have a excellent academic record
Scholarships Bond:
Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship.
How to Apply-Scholarship  Form  Download:
Applicants, who want to apply for the scholarship offered by the Australian Government:
  • Applicants should wait for the applications to be opened and after that he / she should check his country’s name in the list.
  • Other details will be given with the country name in the scholarship and these will vary for every other country.
  • Application should be submitting online application system.
  • Contact us:
  • R.G. Casey Building
  • John McEwen Crescent
  • Barton ACT 0221 Australia
  • Ph: +612 62611111
  • Fax: +612 62613111
  • ABN: 47065 634 525
Last Date- Deadline: FebruaryApril (annual)
Official Source: Visit official website. http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards/pages/studyin.aspx

Netherlands Government Scholarships for International Students 2015

Scholarships in Netherlands 2015-2016
Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
Masters Degree- PhD Degrees
Netherlands Government Scholarships 2015


The Netherlands Government is offering scholarships for international students in Netherlands. These scholarships are for those students who want to pursue their Masters and PhD Degree studies in different universities under Netherlands Government. These scholarships are designed for intellectual international students from more than 50 countries to make them aware of the modern education trends.
Total Scholarships:
Many awards are offered under this scheme
Scholarship Areas – Domains:
Applicants can select any field for their Masters and PhD Degree studies which are offered in different universities under Government of Netherlands.
Study Duration:
2 years for Masters Degree and 3 years for PhD Degree
Scholarship information:
This scholarship is offering many grants for the grantees of this program, which are given as follows.
  • Study related grants and incentive which are offered by the scholarship.
  • Covering all kinds of travel expenses
  • Health allowance
  • Tuition fees
  • Costs of living
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Thesis research expenses
Eligibility Condition:
In order to be considered as eligible for the scholarships offered by Netherlands government, applicants should possess following eligibility criteria.
  • Applicant should be a nationality holder of any developing country under NFP.
  • Applicant should be a professional with minimum three years of working experience in related field of study.
  • Applicant should be referred by his/her employer who pledges to continue to pay your salaries.
  • Applicant should be an applicant applying for the first time and he/she should not have applied for this program before.
  • Must not receive more than one fellowship for courses that take place at the same time
  • Must have a government statement that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established
How to Apply – Download Scholarship Form:
Applicants, who want to apply for the scholarship offered by Netherlands government:
  • Should be admitted to the master’s degree program of PhD degree for which he/she wants to apply for the scholarship.
  • Attach all documents with form
  • Fulfill all the requirements
  • Contact us:
    • Nuffic
      PO Box 29777
      2502 LT The Hague
      The Netherlands
    • Tel: +31 (0)70 – 426 02 60
      Fax: +31 (0)70 – 426 03 99
Last Date – Deadline:  4 February (annual)
Official  Source: Visit official website

Danish Government Scholarships for International Students 2015

Scholarships in Denmark 2015-2016
Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
Masters Degree
Danish Government Scholarships 2015

The Danish Government is offering scholarships for International students in Danish universities. These scholarships are for those students who want to pursue their Masters Degree studies in different universities under Danish Government. These scholarships are focusing on highly intellectual students from developing countries.
Total Scholarships:
Many numbers of awards are offered
Scholarship Areas – Domains:
Applicants can select  any field for their Maters Degree under Danish Government Scholarship.
Study Duration:
2 years for Master Degree study program
Scholarship information:
This scholarship is offering grants, which are given as follows:
  • Cover living expenditures.
  • Annual tuition fees for full-degree students
  • USD 8,000-21,000 / Euro 6,000-16,000 (DKK 45,000-120,000)
Eligibility Condition:
In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants should possess following eligibility criteria:
  • Applicant should be from any developing Non European developing country.
  • Applicant should be enrolled in any Masters Degree program.
  • Applicant should be permitted to live in Denmark for his / her study purpose.
  • Ineligible applicants:
  • Have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish
  • Have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
  • A student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund
How to Apply – Scholarship Form Download:
Applicants, who want to apply for this scholarship:
  • Should be admitted in the any university to be considered as eligible for this scholarship
  • Applicant should contact the higher education institutes in Denmark for the scholarship process.
Last Date – Deadline: 15 march (annual)
 
Back To Top