Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Indigenous Scholarships for PhD (Phase-II) - Academic Year 2016-17



Scholarship Title
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Indigenous Scholarships for PhD (Phase-II) - Academic Year 2016-17

Scholarship Type
Scholarship

Scholarship Base
Merit Base

Gender Eligibility
Male/Female

Awarded Nationalities
Pakistani

Host Countries
Pakistan

Degree Levels
Post Graduate Degree

Academic Session
2016-17

Last Date to Apply
31-01-2017

Post Source
Dawn (Pakistan)


Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistani / AJK nationals for PhD studies from HEC recognized Universities / Degree Awarding Institutions. The scholarship is being offered for the academic year 2016-17 in all areas of Studies / Disciplines under the project entitled "Indigenous PhD Fellowship for 5000 Scholars- Phase-ll" in the following four categories:

Bachelors/ Masters 16 years completed
Masters/ MPhil 18 years completed
Masters/ MPhil 18 years enroled
Enroled in PhD on or after Spring 2015


Eligibility Criteria
a) Pakistani/AJK national.
b) For MS/MPhil studies, the candidates must have minimum of 16 years of education at the closing date of application, January 31, 2017, with no 3rd Division or Grade D in degree / certificate of entire academic career.
Candidates applying for direct PhD scholarships must have minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) and first division in MS/MPhil or equivalent degree.
Maximum age at the above-mentioned closing date of application.
i. 40 years for full-time regular faculty members of public sector university/DAIs and regular employees of the public sector / R&D organizations.
ii. 35 years for all others.
Candidates who are already availing any other HEC / Government scholarship are NOT eligible.
Applicants enroled into PhD programme before Spring 2015 semester are NOT eligible.
This offer of scholarship is valid for full-time regular students and in case of employment, study leave will be required for full duration of study programme.
Application Procedure
a. Applicants are required to submit only online application available at HEC website www.hec.gov.pk. Hard copy of application and any other documents are not required at this stage.
Applicants are required to upload and keep the record of original online deposit slip / ATM Transfer Slip of Rs. 500/-(non-refundable) as application processing fee in favour of Director General Finance, HEC. Fee can be deposited through any bank in Account Number 1742-79001334-01 Habib Bank Limited. Hard copy will be required at later stage.
Higher Education Commission Aptitude Test
An aptitude test will be conducted within one month of the closing date of application in the following four categories based on relevant discipline mentioned by the applicant. Candidates applying through online process will get roll number slips at their provided mailing address and via SMS on given mobile number. The roll number slips can also be downloaded from HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk)

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Indigenous Scholarships for PhD (Phase-II) - Academic Year 2016-17








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