Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Handbook on International Scholarships

Prepared by

Careers and Scholarship Department

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Scholarships for Studies in United Kingdom:

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF) was established as a registered charity in 1997. Under various Masters programmes, TSCSF offers postgraduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries. Each year nearly 90 students will be given major scholarships (for one year in the UK, and for two years in NL). Partners in the scheme are the University of Cambridge, Durham University, The University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, University of Leeds, The University of Oxford and University College London in the UK, and with Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Twente in the Netherlands. These universities also contribute to the funding of scholarships. The scholarships are known as Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the UK), Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the NL).

A number of scholarships are also jointly funded with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and are known as Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships.

Eligibility criteria: aged 35 or under nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium,

Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany; Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy; Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway; Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study

intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country

of outstanding academic ability e.g. have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British university

fluent in spoken and written English (IELTS: 7.5) neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies

Value of scholarship: Each full-cost scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation, maintenance costs and a return airfare for the scholarship holder only.

How to apply: Request information about eligible taught postgraduate courses from one, or more, of

the six participating universities Request an application form and a scholarship form from the university at which one

wishes to study Apply, on the university application form, for admission to one of the eligible courses. Closing dates for academic entrance applications vary Send a completed scholarship form to the university to which one has applied

It is the intention that the scholarships be widely geographically distributed. In each year a large number of countries will be represented. Scholarships will be awarded to those academically qualified applicants thought best able to contribute to the development of their

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home country by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers. Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study in the UK and NL.

Subjects offered: The courses which are eligible for Shell Centenary, Shell Centenary Chevening and Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships are within the broad categories of Applied Sciences and Technology, including Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Law and Economics. Specific disciplines and subjects vary from one university to another. Courses can also vary from one year to another so there is no guarantee that the same course will be available each year. The deadlines also vary for each university every year. For more details on courses and deadlines, visit the web link listed below.

Priority School: University of Cambridge

Web link: http://www.shellscholar.org/

British Chevening Scholarship

The British Government’s British Chevening Scholarship, are the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. They enable future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers from around the world to become familiar with the UK, to gain new skills, or update current professional skills. The ultimate objective is to benefit their countries upon their return.

Eligibility: Mid-career professionals with a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree Applicants must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying. Applicants should preferably not have studied in the UK at university level. Applicants must be Pakistan citizens Applicants may apply in any subject area Minimum IELTS of 6.5 although 7.0 is preferred

Duration: The scholarships are for one year taught postgraduate study in the UK.

Priority Areas: Business Administration, Design, Economics, Environmental Studies, Human rights, International Relations, Law, Management, Media Studies, Public Administration, Social Development

Value: The scholarship covers the full cost of study in the UK.

How to apply: Application forms are available from the British Council offices in Pakistan. If writing to obtain an application form, enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

Timeline: The British Chevening Scholarships Programme in Pakistan is advertised every year in

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August, with interviews in November and successful scholars departing for the UK next September.

Web links: http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-education-scholarships-bc-chev.htm http://www.chevening.com/ http://www.chevening.com/about/countries/pakistan/index.html

DFID Shared Scholarships

Awards made under this scheme are jointly funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), as part of the British aid programme to developing countries, and participating institutions in the United Kingdom. The Scheme is administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, 36 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PF.

Number of Awards: 180 (approx)

Courses offered: The scholarships fund courses at postgraduate or equivalent level at selected institutions in the UK. A list of the institutions is available, and changes year to year. Scholarships are available for subjects connected to development, such as economics, social sciences and technology. Sometimes a scholarship is awarded for undergraduate study if the course satisfies the conditions of the scheme and is not available in Pakistan. There are no awards for PhD level.

Eligibility: National of (or permanently domiciled in) a commonwealth developing country, and

not at present living or studying in a developed country Not be employed by a government department (national or local) or by a parastatal

organisation Have not undertaken studies lasting a year or more in a developed country Will return to their home country as soon as their award ends Themselves, or through their families, are unable to pay to study in the United

Kingdom

Type of Funding: Covers full costs of an award holder's study in the UK including return airfares, maintenance allowance. No additional allowances are paid for spouses or other dependants.

How to apply: Applications should be made directly to the institutions at which candidates wish to study. The sponsoring institution will be the judges of academic calibre and forward their nominations to the Association of Commonwealth Universities for its agreement. Institutions will normally advise candidates of the result not later than June. Candidates should note that although they may apply to more than one institution, only one offer of award may be accepted.

Web link: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/funding/sharedscholarship.asp

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Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, Cambridge Overseas Trust and Cambridge Livingstone Trust

Eligibility: The trust offers scholarships and part-time bursaries to outstanding students from overseas who, without help, would be unable to take their places at Cambridge. Students must already have been accepted for admission by the University. Scholarships are normally attached to particular countries, levels of study and in some cases to specific areas of study.

Contact: Details of scholarships for different countries, variations in application procedures and values of particular scholarships can be found under the relevant country heading in a booklet available from the trust at the address below

P.O. Box 252 Cambridge CB2 1TZ Telephone 044 (0) 1223-323322

Costs covered: The trusts do not provide maintenance allowances for dependants. Bursaries are available to students irrespective of their nationality. Accordingly, applicants from countries not specified under the scholarship scheme will normally be eligible to be considered for a part-cost bursary. The value of the bursary will be a partial contribution towards the costs of study at Cambridge and is determined according to the financial circumstances of each candidate.

How to apply: Further details can be obtained from the above address. The trust states that since there are many more applications than awards available, students should apply for every other form of financial assistance open to them, including UK Government awards, Cambridge College awards and awards from sources in their home countries.

Web link: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/funding/overseas/trusts.html

Rhodes Scholarships

The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarships are investments in individuals rather than in project proposals. Accordingly, applications are sought from talented students without restriction as to their field of academic specialization or career plans although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford, and the applicant’s undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field. Through the years, Rhodes Scholars have pursued studies in all of the varied fields available at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, which requires application to and express approval of the Rhodes Trustees. Rhodes Scholars may pursue a one-year degree, diploma, or certificate in the first instance, as long as it is part of a plan for two or three years of Oxford study involving a

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subsequent degree course. Rhodes Scholars may not, however, apply in the first instance for an MBA.

Costs covered: All educational costs, such as tuition, laboratory and certain other fees are paid on the Scholar’s behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel.

Eligibility: Students from Pakistan holding a First Class Bachelors Degree in Arts or Science from any Pakistani university and aged 19 - 25, on 1st October can apply.

Method of Application: Applications forms available from Secretary, Rhodes Trust Scholarship Selection Committee for Pakistan, P.O. Box No. 2939, Islamabad

Selection Criteria: Academic and all round qualities of candidate are taken into account; personal interviews are held.

Web link: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

Gates Foundation

In October 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, USA announced a donation to the University of Cambridge of $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust. This benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge.

About the scholarships: The Trust expects there to be of the order of 230 Gates Cambridge Scholars studying at the University at any one time, 100 of them coming from the United States of America. Although there may be variation in the actual number of awards made each year, the Trust seeks to elect approximately 100 new scholars annually.

Eligibility: In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the Trust looks for students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate. The Trust expects a good match to be made between the applicant's qualifications and aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.

Courses offered:

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Research leading to the PhD degree One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma etc.) Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student MBBChir Clinical Studies

Costs covered: Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded only to students who gain admission to the University through the University's regular procedures. They cover the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person - namely, all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities and one return economy airfare between the UK and the Scholar’s normal country of residence.

Web link: http://trust.gatesscholar.org/about.asp

Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship (For Pakistani Women Only)

Period of award: The Schimmel Scholarship will be awarded for one or two years, depending on the course of study, at any reputable institution in Britain.

Subjects: It may be used for academic studies in the traditional humanities and sciences, or for training in fields such as education (curriculum planning, special needs, teaching English as a second language), public health, radiography, speech therapy or physiotherapy. Courses in economics development, social sciences modular courses in various disciplines will also be considered. Subjects excluded are journalism, business, media and women's studies.

Eligibility: The candidate must have either a professional degree (e.g. MBBS) or a first or high

second division in M.A. /M.Sc. She must be a citizen of Pakistan and have a declared intention to return and pursue a

career in Pakistan. Preference will be given to candidates who have work experience in their chosen

field. There is no restriction on age, but preference will be given to candidates between the ages of 25 and 40.

A genuine need for financial assistance is an essential condition of the scholarship. The candidate must supply adequate evidence that she would not be able to study abroad without financial assistance. Candidates must bear the expenses of air travel.

While not a requirement, preference will be given to those candidates who have secured admission to a programme of study at a recognized institution of their choice in the United Kingdom.

Value of Award It covers the full cost of tuition and basic living expenses. Travel expenses are not included.

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Where to apply:

Ms. Farah Kashaf Co-ordinator, Anne Marie Schimmel Scholarship 154 Shah Jamal, Lahore 54600. E-mail: mailto:amss@nexlinx.net.pk

Web link: http://www.amsscholarship.com/ Noon Educational Foundation

The Noon Educational Foundation was established in 1992 by Lady Viqarunnissa Noon to support bright young scholars from Pakistan to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom, notably the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Eligible Fields: Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Economics & Development, Education, Historical Studies, History & Philosophy of Science, International Relations, Law, Philosophy, Political Thought & Intellectual History, Social Anthropology.

Application and Selection Procedure: The applications of Pakistani scholars who have gained admission to Oxford or Cambridge universities are forwarded to the Noon Educational Foundation (NEF) for consideration for scholarship awards. The NEF reviews the applications at their annual Summer Trustees' Meeting, usually early in July, and recommends appropriate ones to OSI–Budapest and the FCO for joint support.

Eligibility: Applicants should:

be nationals of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident

already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a U.K. university

normally be between 20 and 33 years of age have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the

award preferably have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a

higher educational institution in the West return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their

studies/work there In addition, the following are ineligible to apply:

employees of the British Embassies and the British Council offices who are directly involved in the administration of scholarships

those who have received a scholarship funded by the British Government within the previous three years

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Funding: Each award will provide for payment of:

academic fees and examination fees a monthly stipend for living expenses (to be sufficient for a single student) other agreed allowances including return economy airfare

No financial support or special provisions are provided for dependants or family members.

The British Council/Charles Wallace Trust

The Visiting Fellowship Programme is designed to provide assistance to individuals who wish to broaden their experience or improve their skills through a short-term attachment at a UK university or training institution.

Subjects: Arts, Literature, Design, English Language Teaching, Education, Management & Administration, Human Rights, Gender issues

Eligibility: The Programme is designed to support applicants who demonstrate a strong desire to visit the UK in order to enhance their skills, and who can clearly show that all other arrangements for their training have been made. They should also meet the following criteria:

Pakistani Nationals, resident in Pakistan Must be aged between 25 and 45 years Must have a firm offer (up to 3 months) from a UK University or training

institution Value: Award holders will receive a grant of £920 per month for a maximum of 3 months. The scheme does not support:

Travel to the UK to attend conference and seminars The cost of international airfares Tuition fees Subjects not included in the priority areas Administrative assistance

Deadline: Contact local British Council Office for information on deadlines.

Contact: The British Council Offices in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar UAN Telephone: 111-424-424 UAN Fax: 111-425-425

Other scholarships managed/promoted by British Council Pakistan

Hornby Long Term Award

The A S Hornby Trust funds scholarships for ELT professionals from Pakistan (one scholar sent every year). The award is for a diploma (9 months) or MA (1 year) course. Placement will be made in one of the following UK universities, all of which have a high reputation in

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the field – University of Lancaster, University of Leeds, College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth, Stirling University, University of Warwick. Eligible courses for these scholarships are only fulltime UK-based TEFL/TESL diploma or Masters programmes in these institutions. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend for accommodation and living expenses. Applicants should have more than three years of professional experience in ELT.

LSE Graduate Merit Awards

Students who apply for admission to a Master's programme at LSE which charges fees of £7,481 or above, will be considered for a Graduate Merit Award. The most outstanding applicants who have impressed the selectors with the quality of their application and academic achievement will be offered an award, the value of these awards ranges from £3,000 to £8,000. Successful candidates will be notified in the offer of admission. There is no need to apply separately.

Nottingham Developing Solutions

Nottingham's Developing Solutions Scholarship Scheme operates throughout the developing Commonwealth to encourage gifted students from developing nations to take advantage of Nottingham University's world-class research and taught courses in a number of scientific and technical disciplines. These scholarships enable students to apply and transfer their expertise and knowledge gained at Nottingham to the problems facing developing nations. Awards are for one-year postgraduate studies in Crop Sciences, Food & Nutrition, Engineering and Environmental Management.

Dorothy Hodgkins Scholarships

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are open to top quality science, engineering, medicine, social sciences and technology students from overseas to study for PhDs over a period of three to four years, at an average annual cost per student of £25,000 (up to an overall maximum of £75,000 per student) primarily to cover fees and maintenance. The overriding criterion of the scheme is excellence, and DHPA scholars should be easily recognizable as the 'best of the best'. One Research Council and one industrial partner will jointly fund each scholarship. Full details of the scheme are available on the following Research Councils UK website, together with a full list of eligible countries.

http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

The website lists the eligible universities and gives a primary contact point to which applications should be made. The deadline is June 1.

50th Anniversary Strathclyde

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of Pakistan, the University of Strathclyde awards one or two scholarships from funds donated by Mr Yaqub Ali through the Scottish Pakistani Association to the University of Strathclyde Foundation. The aim of the Fund is to provide an opportunity to well qualified but needy Pakistan nationals (living in Pakistan) to pursue a one-year MSc study course in the UK. Priority will be given to subjects in the areas of engineering, computing and business management or any

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other subject which the partners deem acceptable or which cannot be pursued adequately in Pakistan. Applicants must have a First Class Honours degree from a recognised Pakistan University. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant work experience and have not previously studied in the UK. The Foundation will meet the full costs of the candidate's study, including return travel, maintenance and other allowances (excluding spouse or other dependants).

Bank of England

In 2003/04, Trustees of the Bank of England offered to Pakistan two fellowships for one-year postgraduate (Master’s) studies in the fields of banking, debt management, financial administration or a related subject. The fellowships cover return airfare, tuition fees, monthly stipend, books and warm clothing allowance, and are tenable at approved universities in the UK. Applicants should be under 40 years of age, working in the field of banking and finance, have an indigenous Master’s degree (preferably in Finance, Economics or Business Administration) and possess at least 3-5 years of banking experience, preferably from a Pakistani commercial bank. Employees of international banks are excluded from this programme.

OSI/FCO Chevening Royal Holloway University Scholarships

The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students from Pakistan who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country and who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters. Scholarships are available for study for one of the following: M.Sc. in public sector studies, M.A. in politics of democracy or M.Sc. in medical sociology. Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the Royal Holloway, University of London, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants will normally be expected to:

be a national of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;

already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a UK university;

normally be between 23 and 35 years of age; have passed an appropriate English-language test by the time of taking up the award; have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational

institution in the West; return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their

studies/work there

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FCO/ British Gas/ University of Strathclyde

The British Gas and the University of Strathclyde, together with the Foreign and Commonwealth office, are offering up to eight one-year postgraduate studentships per annum in selected office in Engineering, Applied Science and Business Administration.

Value Awards include the costs of the candidate's study in the UK including airfares.

How to apply Application forms can be obtained from the British Council offices in Pakistan.

Deadline The closing date for applications is 28 February.

FCO/BUNZL/Cranfield shared scholarship scheme

Eligibility The application for admission will be processed by the University in the normal way. Students who are accepted on to a master’s course will then be put forward for a Scholarship.

How to apply Candidates who wish to apply for a scholarship in engineering field should write for course details and an application form to one of the contact addresses which are available at the British Council Karachi.

Deadline On completion, the application form should be sent to the Registrar of the Cranfield university at the address on the form before 19 March for the course starting in October of the same year. A short of potential scholars will be drawn up by a committee consisting of members from Bunzl, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Cranfield. The local Bunzl offices may hold interviews before the final decisions are made. Successful candidates will be notified by end June for courses starting the following October.

OSI/FCO Chevening Royal Holloway University Scholarships

The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students from Pakistan who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country and who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters. Scholarships are available for study for one of the following: M.Sc. in public sector studies, M.A. in politics of democracy or M.Sc. in medical sociology. Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the Royal Holloway, University of London, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country.

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Eligibility Criteria Applicants will normally be expected to:

Be a national of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;

Already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a UK university;

Normally be between 23 and 35 years of age; Have passed an appropriate English-language test by the time of taking up the award; Have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational

institution in the West; Return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their

studies/work there.

The Hockerill Educational Foundation

Correspondent Colin Broomfield, Secretary, 16 Hagsdell Road, Hertford, Herts SG13 8AG Telephone 44 (0) 1992-303053; Fax 44 (0) 1992-425950

Eligibility Grants are available for people from the UK and around the world to study further and higher education courses in the UK. For overseas students, grants are only available to teachers or those connected with education to undertake further professional study or research in Religious Education or Education.

Value of award Grants range from £300 to £2,000, although they can be for up to £6,000 for certain overseas students.

How to apply On a form available from the correspondent, Applications from overseas students must be made before coming to the UK emergency help for those already in the UK is not available.

Deadline Forms to be returned by 1 March each year

The Education Trust of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Correspondent Research Executive, 12 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AD Telephone 44 (0) 20 7222 7000

Eligibility Types of grants Awards are made to people who wish to carry out research in chartered surveying. Applicants can be chartered surveyors and others who are carrying out research studies in relevant subjects. The research may be undertaken in any country.

How to apply Applications Contact the correspondent for application forms and guidance notes.

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The Nora Henry Trust

Correspondent Educational Grants Advisory Service Family Welfare Association 501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston London E8 4AU Telephone 44 (0) 20-7254 6251

Eligibility Grants are made to students and mature students from any country with a preference for students from developing countries who are studying subjects which will be of use when the student returns to that country. One-off grants normally between £100 and £200 can be given towards books, fees, living expenses, travel and childcare.

How to apply On a form available from the correspondent upon receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Applications should be submitted directly by the individual and supported by an academic referee. They are considered all year round.

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Correspondent: RIBA Centre for Architectural Education, 66 Portland Place, London W1N 4AD Telephone 44 (0) 20-7580 5533 Fax 44 (0) 20-7255 1541 E-mail admin@inst.riba.org Website www.riba.org

Eligibility Research awards are available for studies in architecture and related areas. Overseas students are considered, although the work must be in the main undertaken in the UK, and relevant to the advancement of architecture in the UK.

How to apply Contact the correspondent at the above address for further information.

Deadline The closing date for applications is the end of March each year. Leche Trust

C/o The British Council Medlock Street Manchester M 15 4PR, UK. (Third world Students) Mountbatten Memorial Grants

Mr, R Le Fanu, OBESir Ernest Cassel Educational Trust 8 Malvern Terrace Islington, London N1 1HR (Grant for Living Expenses or thesis)

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S.H Ziauddin Trust

R.B Vicajee, 21Old Palace Road Guildford, Surrey GU 5 TU .UK (Muslim Pakistani and Indian Students for Science only)

S.C Witting Trust

Friends House Euston Road, London.NW 12 BJ UK (Undergraduate Grant)

Qarz _e _ Hasna

Eligibility Undergraduate- Postgraduate For IT Human Recourse Development

Contact IT & Telecommunication Division Ministry of Science and Technology Room No .406, 4th Floor, Telecom Building Opposite Parade Ground, F- 5 Islamabad, 44000 Pakistan Telephone +92 (51) 9210228-9

Scottish Universities Studentship Programme SUPA

The SUPA Prize Studentships are prestigious and competitive awards intended to attract

outstanding physics students from around the world, irrespective of nationality, to study for a

PhD in Scotland.

The studentships provide support for tuition fees and a maintenance grant of £14,000 per

year for a three-and-a-half-year period. There will be no requirement to teach associated with

these positions. Prize studentships will be awarded competitively and up to eight awards will

be available this year for outstanding candidates.

SUPA is the funding body for the prize studentships. Applicants are advised that they must

also apply to their chosen university to undertake a PhD and must meet the minimum

requirements of that institution.

Applicants will be registered for a PhD in physics at one of the participating universities.

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Aberdeen Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Heriot-Watt St. Andrews UWS (formerly Paisley)

An excellent training will be provided by the SUPA Graduate School, giving candidates

access to a wide range of courses across Scotland.

Applications should be made using the online application form.

Application Process October to January every year

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Scholarships for Studies in USA: Fulbright / USAID Fellowship Student Program-Study for the Masters degree in the United States

This program will fund up to two years of graduate study in the United States for a Master's degree program. Successful candidates will begin their program of study in the fall of 2008. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleague sand community groups in Pakistan. All disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medical fields. Priority will be given to the pure and applied sciences, agriculture, health, economics, teaching of English, education and fields related to economic development. The grant funds tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process. Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan in the public, NGO, or private sector. It is highly desirable that candidates have work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a strong academic history and an M.A., M.Sc., or comparable degree (a minimum of 16 years of formal education) from an accredited university. Successful candidates should be poised to assume a leadership position in their field. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a parent or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible. Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, or USAID are also ineligible. Please note that GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted along with the application. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. The minimum TOEFL score required is 220. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the applicant’s field of study may apply to both the masters and Ph.D. program. USEFP reserves the right to award grants in the program it considers most appropriate. Fulbright / HEC / USAID Student Program-Study for Ph.D in the United States

The majority of funding for this program is provided by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan. For 2008, this program will fund up to four years of graduate study in the United States towards a Ph.D. degree. This may be coursework and/or research towards a Ph.D. or an entire program. Successful candidates will begin their program of study in the fall of 2008. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. All disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medical fields. Priority wills be given to the pure and applied sciences, agriculture, health, economics, teaching of English, education and

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fields related to economic development. The grant funds tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process. Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan in the public, NGO, or private sector. It is highly desirable that candidates have work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a strong academic history and an M.A., M.Sc., M. Phil. or comparable degree (a minimum of 16 years of education) from an accredited university. Successful candidates should be poised to assume a leadership position in their field. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to post a bond. This bond is redeemable on a year-foryear basis after returning to work in Pakistan. Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a parent or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible. Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, USAID or the HEC are also ineligible. Please note that GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted along with the application. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. The minimum TOEFL score required is 230. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the applicant’s field of study. You may apply to both the masters and Ph.D. program. USEFP reserves the right to award grants in the program it considers most appropriate. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation International Fellowships

Eligibility To be eligible for an International Fellowship, one must meet the following requirements:

1. One must be a citizen in a country other than the United States, or must hold a non-immigrant visa if he/she resides in the United States.

2. One must complete an academic degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university by the time of application and no later than Dec. 31.

3. One must intend to devote oneself full time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.

4. One must intend to return to the home country to pursue a professional career.

Website http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

The Ivanhoe Foundation

The Ivanhoe Foundation grants Fellowships to needy and deserving students from developing countries. These students must be studying at a U.S. university for a practical Master of Science degree in engineering or science, with an emphasis on water resources. Awards are to be made without regard to race, colour, creed, or sex.

Fund Restrictions Awards are for Masters only.

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No assistance will be provided for doctoral (Ph.D.) study. Awards are made to individuals studying at U.S. universities. None of the awards

provide institutional overhead. Once a student is accepted, the Fellowships funds may be used at the student's

discretion for educational needs, living expenses, or family emergencies.

Ivanhoe Fellowships of $5000 per recipient will be available each year in the Masters program, providing satisfactory work is being done each semester towards the completion of the degree.

Candidate Qualities Bachelor's degree or equal level certificates

English proficiency Research assistantship or eligibility for a research assistantship

Extra Points Work experience between degrees or field-related intern experience

Application There is no application form. All nominations and pertinent information must be submitted by regular mail. A letter of nomination must be submitted by the student's professor to:

Selection Committee The Ivanhoe Foundation 160 South Lomita Ojai, CA 93023 Fax 805-646-8620

Email info@theivanhoefoundation.org

Website www.theivanhoefoundation.org Fulbright foreign language teaching assistant program

SUMMARY

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) invites applications from interested Pakistani nationals for the FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSISTANT (FLTA) PROGRAM. Selected FLTAs from Pakistan will teach Urdu, Pashto or Punjabi at selected U.S. campuses during their 9-month grant beginning in fall 2009.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Must be a citizen of Pakistan with a valid Pakistani passport. (Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistani nationality or who have a parent, spouse, fiancé or child over 18 years

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of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible, as are employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State.)

Must be residing in Pakistan throughout the nomination and selection process. Must be no younger than 21 and no older than 29 at the time of application. Fluency in English is mandatory. A minimum of 220 (CBT) or 90 (iBT) on TOEFL

is required. Must possess a minimum of 16 years of formal education by June 2009. Must be English language teachers at the college or university level, or training to

become English language teachers. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

GRANT BENEFITS

All FLTA fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance and travel support. U.S. host institutions provide tuition awards to support the required coursework. Accompanying dependents are not allowed, as participants will live in dormitories on campus.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested Pakistani citizens can download the application at www.usefpakistan.org. Complete application packages, including academic transcripts, letters of reference, and TOEFL score must be submitted by the close of business, December 10, 2008. Applicants planning to apply for a Fulbright degree program should not apply for FLTA. For further information please contact the U.S. Educational Foundation in Pakistan: Tel: 051-2877075-6; E-mail: info@usefpakistan.org. All Applications must be delivered to P.O. Box 1128, Islamabad 44000 before the deadline.

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Scholarships for Studies in Australia:

Australian Government AusAID

The Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to increase access to and the quality of education and training for people in partner countries. The program provides selective assistance in distance education, higher education and institutional strengthening.

Australian Development Scholarships Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to undertake post-secondary level study in Australia. ADS have replaced most scholarships previously offered by AusAID, namely Australian Sponsored Training Assistance Scholarships (ASTAS) and Australian Development Cooperation Scholarships (ADCOS).

Categories of ADS scholarships There are two categories of scholarships:

Public sector: Governments in partner countries nominate candidates for the public sector category.

Open/equity: Applicants do not need to be nominated by their Government or employer. Anyone who meets the selection criteria may apply.

Selection for scholarships: Applicants for ADS must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and specific criteria established for each country. AusAID has a gender/equity policy (half of the scholarships are awarded to women and half to men).

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:

Have citizenship in an ADS participating country and must not have access to a place in an Australian education institution on the basis of Australian permanent residence status or eligibility to hold a New Zealand passport, (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau).

Not have permanent residence status in New Zealand (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau).

Not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds or who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau).

Meet specific eligibility criteria imposed by the Government of the applicant's country of citizenship (country specific eligibility criteria are available from Australian Diplomatic Missions in the country of citizenship).

Satisfy Australian Government requirements for international student entry to Australia (health and character checks, etc.);

Not hold another scholarship during the period of the ADS; Not hold or have held an Australian Government Scholarship in the preceding 12

months at the time of application (with the exception of Papua New Guinea Secondary School Project students);

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Satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian institution in which the course is to be undertaken;

Be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support through ADS for a course already commenced in Australia;

Not be transferring from another Australian training scholarship to an ADS during the same course of study.

Be able to take up the scholarship in the calendar year for which the scholarship is offered.

Where can one study? The Institutions contracted to receive Australian Development Scholarship awardees are:

Australian Maritime College University of New South Wales Australian National University University of Queensland Curtin University of Technology University of Southern Queensland Flinders University The University of Sydney James Cook University University of Technology, Sydney Monash University University of Western Australia Charles Darwin University Victoria University Southern Cross University Swinburne University of Technology University of Melbourne University of Newcastle Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE) Victoria University (TAFE) TAFE Queensland

More information about Australian education institutions and study opportunities in Australia can be found at: http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/Scholarships.htm

Length of scholarships Scholarships are offered for the minimum period that the individual could be expected to complete the academic program. Scholarships may include preparatory programs (including English language tuition) which are normally limited to one year.

Applicants considering studying for particular professions (e.g. medicine, legal studies, etc) should note that they are expected to complete their practical training in their own country. Only under exceptional circumstances does ADS include a practical training period required for professional registration.

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Scholarship conditions Applicants who are offered a scholarship will be asked to sign an undertaking declaring that they will comply with the conditions of that scholarship. Partner countries may impose their own separate conditions on the scholarship.

Conditions include:

Studying full time in Australia Restrictions on employment in Australia Complying with conditions set down by the institution Achieving satisfactory academic progress Accepting that the scholarship may be withdrawn by the Australian Government Leaving Australia and returning to the home country on completion of the scholarship Restrictions on returning to Australia within 2 years of the completion of the

scholarship Financial assistance while studying

Scholarship entitlements cover a return airfare to Australia, academic and other compulsory fees, basic health insurance, an establishment allowance and a living allowance paid fortnightly. The living allowance is paid at a higher rate when the student is joined long term by one or more immediate family members. No assistance is available with the airfares of family members. DEST Endeavour Awards Program is the Department of Education, Science and Training’s (DEST) international scholarships program. This scholarship is for students to complete a Masters or PhD by research in Australia. Following DEST Endeavour Awards are available for Pakistan. a. Endeavour Pakistan Research Fellowships http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/for_asia_pacific_applicants/endeavour_pakistan_research_fellowships.htm b. Endeavour Pakistan Executive Awards http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/for_asia_pacific_applicants/endeavour_pakistan_executive_awards.htm c. Endeavour Pakistan Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) Awards http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/for_asia_pacific_applicants/endeavour_pakistan_VTE_awards.htm d. Endeavour Postgraduate Awards http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/for_asia_pacific_applicants/endeavour_postgraduate_awards.htm e. Endeavour Research Fellowships http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/individual_awards/endeavour_research_fellowships.htm f. Endeavour Executive Awards http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/for_asia_pacific_applicants/endeavour_executive_awards.htm g. Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/individual_awards/iprs.htm

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h. Endeavour VTE Awards http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/for_asia_pacific_applicants/endeavour_VTE_awards.htm How to apply • Application procedures vary between the three major programmes. • Details on the application processes for ADS and ALA can be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar • Details on application processes for the Endeavour Programme can be found at http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/ Note that it is universities that actually administer the Endeavour IPRS. Candidates need

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Scholarships for Studies in German:

DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service

The German Academic Exchange Service is one of the world's largest and most respected intermediary organisations in its field. Scores of students, teachers, researchers and scientists supported by the DAAD have been able to gain valuable experience abroad. However, there are also many other sides to the work of the DAAD.

Support Studying or researching at a German higher education institution needs to be properly financed. Public (state-maintained) universities in Germany do not generally charge tuition fees. Some Master's programmes and the additional fees charged by some of the federal states are exceptions to this rule.

There will be costs to face, whether for books, rent or just general living expenses. A scholarship or grant may be the answer for those who don't have the necessary financial resources. Various sources of financial support are available. A look at the DAAD scholarship database will show what is on offer. But remember, numerous other institutions and organisations can also help with one’s plans. The information is there for one to use.

Refer to the link: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/02055.en.html

To refer to the scholarship database click on the link below: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)

Humboldt Research Fellowships The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly qualified, early-stage researchers from abroad, who hold doctorates, to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany. Applications may be submitted for long-term research stays of at least 6 and at most 12 months; an extension of up to 24 months is possible. Researchers of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the AvH directly at any time. There are no quotas for individual countries and disciplines. Funding is not available for short-term study visits, participation in conferences, or training courses.

Research fellowships are offered world-wide on a competitive basis. The most important criteria for selection are the applicant's (international) publications to date and the quality and feasibility of the research proposal. Applicants choose their own research projects and their own German hosts. Details of the research project and the time-schedule must be agreed upon with the prospective host in advance.

Contact: info@avh.de

George Forster Research Fellowships

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) enables highly qualified researchers from developing countries (o carry out academic projects of their own choice in Germany (age limit: 45 years). Applications may be submitted for long-term research stays of between 6

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and 12 months; an extension of up to 24 months is possible. Funding is not available for short-term study visits, participation in conferences, or training courses.

The research fellowships are announced internationally, on a competitive basis. Researchers from developing countries are eligible to apply. There are no quotas in respect of country or discipline. The subject of the research proposal must be of relevance to development policy and particularly suited to the transfer of knowledge and methods to developing countries. Approx. 50 research fellowships are available every year.

Decisions are based primarily on the quality and feasibility of academic projects proposed by candidates as well as the applicant's academic record to date. Applicants choose their own research projects and their own German hosts. Details of the research project and the time-schedule must be agreed upon with the prospective host in advance.

Contact: info@avh.de

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Scholarships for studies in Netherland:

Nuffic - the Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education

The Dutch government is attempting to make Dutch higher education as accessible as possible to students and mid-career from other countries. Higher education is subsidized, which means that tuition fees can be kept relatively low, especially compared with countries like the United Kingdom and the United States.

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to foster capacity building within organizations in 57 countries in development by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. The NFP are funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation. The need for education and training must occur within the organization of the applicant. This means that applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, applications without the support of an employer will not be considered. There are five NFP programmes: Fellowships for master’s degree programmes Fellowships for PhD studies Fellowships for short courses Tailor-made training courses Refresher courses NFP Master’s, NFP Short Courses and NFP PhD award fellowships to individuals. NFP Tailor Made finances tailor-made training courses that are designed to meet the specific training needs of an organization in one of the NFP countries. NFP Refresher Courses finances courses for NFP alumni who would like to prolong the effect of earlier learning and update their knowledge and skills.

More information about NFP More information about NFP, including the application forms, are available at Netherlands embassies and consulates or from Nuffic’s website: www.nuffic.nl/nfp.

Applicants for PhD studies, master’s degree programmes or short courses must first gain academic admission to the course of their choice before applying for a fellowship through the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their country. Also, they can only apply for an NFP fellowship if the course is on the NFP course list for that particular year.

In all cases, applicants are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy or consulate well in advance for specific instructions, and to inquire about specific local procedures and deadlines, requirements and selection criteria. These may differ from the general information provided on Nuffic’s website or in the brochures.

Huygens scholarship Programme The HSP Huygens programme is open to students from all countries of the world. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies. Study can include research and/or practical training.

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The Dutch Minister for Education, Culture and Science has made four million euros available for international students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens programme. There is no fixed number of available scholarships, but the actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships. Dutch studies candidates must meet the same criteria as all other candidates.

Website: www.nuffic.nl/hsp

WOTRO: Fund for PhD Projects There are very few sources of funds available to international students wishing to pursue a PhD or doctorate. Availability of fellowships and research assistantships is limited. On behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Dutch foundation WOTRO manages a PhD fund which is aimed at strengthening the research capacity in developing countries by the provision of facilities to individual researchers to obtain a doctorate. These candidates should have links with a local institute in a developing country. The application for the PhD project should be signed by both a local and a Dutch promoter. The research must be development-related. The fellowship period is for a maximum of four years, based on a sandwich formula: an alternating residence in the Netherlands and the country of origin.

Contact WOTRO for more information on application details.

WOTRO Laan van Nieuw Oost Indië P.O. Box 93138 2509 AC The Hague Phone: 31 - (0)70-3440735 Fax: 31 - (0)70-3850971 Email: wotro@nwo.nl www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_65PD4J_Eng

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Scholarships for studies in Norway: Most Norwegian institutions have various bilateral agreements with foreign institutions of higher education. These agreements are usually designed for the mutual exchange of students, researchers and teachers. However, there are national programmes that offer scholarships and other types of funding for international students wishing to study in Norway. Certain restrictions and prerequisites apply for all these programmes. In addition, there are various stipends available offered by private and non-profit organisations

NORAD The Norad Fellowship Programme provides scholarships for students from developing countries to study Masters and Diploma programmes in Norway. The Norad Fellowship Programme is based on a vision that good educational opportunities at Norwegian universities and university colleges can contribute to increased competence in the South. Most of the courses in the programme are held in Norway and run over a period of two years. All courses are considered to hold a high academic standard.

The courses are part of the regular international programme of the institutions, and are offered in various academic fields. The Norad Fellowship programme also includes courses given outside Norway. Courses are offered at institutions in South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi. Around 110 students are accepted into the programme every year. The annual application deadline is December 1. To learn more about the Norad Fellowship Programme and find out if one is eligible to apply, visit the website of The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU).

Quota Scheme The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through the Quota Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalization of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1,100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Masters and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to find out which courses are available under the scheme, institutions must be contacted directly.

The application deadline varies depending on course and institution. To learn more about the Quota Scheme and find out if one is eligible to apply, visit the website of The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU).

Applying for Universities and other Institutions in Norway for Scholarships Norwegian Institutions for higher education have internet pages for international students and researchers, presenting extensive information about admission, studies, research, and student life (see link below):

Should these pages not answer one’s questions adequately, one may contact the Norwegian Embassy at emb.islamabad@mfa.no

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Scholarships for Studies in New Zealand: NZAID:

NZAID supports basic, post-basic and tertiary education in core bilateral partner countries and through selected regional programmes, with a particular emphasis on achieving gender equality at these levels of education by 2015. NZAID support includes the provision of scholarships for study in home country, regional and New Zealand institutions.

NZAID Scholarships are a valuable capacity-building tool to provide students with knowledge and skills with which to make a positive contribution to their country's development. Country and regional programmes may include and fund scholarships as a flexible aid mechanism to help meet the human resource development needs of the partner country and selected countries within NZAID's regional programmes

Education and training is delivered through a range of Scholarships and Awards outlined below:

http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds.html http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/commonwealth.html Scholarship Conditions Applicants who are offered a scholarship will be asked to sign an undertaking declaring that they will comply with the conditions of that scholarship. Partner countries may impose their own separate conditions on the scholarship.

Conditions include, but are not limited to:

Studying full time in New Zealand Restrictions on employment in New Zealand Complying with conditions set down by the Institution Achieving satisfactory academic progress Accepting that the scholarship may be withdrawn by the New Zealand Government if

scholarship conditions are not adhered to Leaving New Zealand and returning to the home country on completion of the

scholarship Restrictions on returning to New Zealand within 2 years of the completion of the

scholarship Repaying the total amount of the scholarship if conditions (6), (7) or (8) are not

adhered to Not applying for New Zealand or Australian permanent residency or refugee status

during the scholarship, or within two years of completion of scholarship

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Scholarships for Studies in Malaysia:

SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia invites applications from international students for the scholarships from Government of Malaysia. The scholarships are as follows:-

MTCP Scholarship MIS Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies MIS Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Commonwealth Scholarship

A panel established by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia will finalize the selection.

For further information about the scholarship contact: Ms. Norkamilah Zanial E-mail: norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my

Download brochure and application form from:

1. Scholarships For International Students 2009 Brochure http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/international_scholarships_brochure.pdf

2. Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) Application Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/application%20form%20MIS.pd

3. Commonwealth Scholarship Application Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/COMMONWEALTH%20application%20form.pdf

4. Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship Application Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/MTCP%20application%20form.pdf

5. Medical Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/medical%20report.pdf

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Scholarship for studies in Canada:

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.

Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.

ELIGIBILITY

An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada.

A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada is ineligible.

Scholarships are not given for research, internships, practical training, or travel.

In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled on campus for the entire school year.

Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP

The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

SCHOLARSHIP

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship awards are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to confirm additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses.

Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers and work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships.

P.E.O. Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue DESMOINES, Iowa 50312.2899 P h o n e: 515.255.3153 F a x: 515.255.3820 peointernational.org

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APPLICATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested at any time or downloaded from our website: peointernational.org. The completed eligibility material will be accepted only between August 15 and December 15.

The deadline for returning application and all related material, except applicant’s confirmation of admission from university and income verification, is January 31.

A copy of the applicant’s confirmation of admission, specifying the graduate degree program, and income verification must be received by the International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Executive Office by April 1.

Information concerning the International Peace Scholarship program is available from the P.E.O. Executive Office or from the website at peointernational.org. Application material will be sent only if satisfactory information establishing eligibility has been received from the applicant.

IPS Fund Procedures and Policies IPS Fund Procedures and Policies

IPS Eligibility Form Note:This is a two-part form. Please be sure you have read and completed both pages before submitting.

PDF (Print Only) Word (Print Only)

IPS Calendar for 2009–2010 PDF (Print Only) Word (Print Only)

OGS- Ontario Graduate Scholarship - 2009-2010

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels.

An Ontario Graduate Scholarship is awarded for one academic year, which may consist of two or three consecutive terms. One-term awards are not granted. For 2007–2008, the value of the OGS is $5,000 per term. Thus, you may receive $10,000 for two consecutive terms or $15,000 for three consecutive terms. The province of Ontario contributes two-thirds of this amount and the university provides one-third.

Eligibility

You may be considered for an OGS if you:

Plan to be enrolled full-time in an eligible program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree at an eligible institution in Ontario. Check with your graduate studies office to determine if your program of study and your institution are eligible for the purposes of this scholarship.

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Note: Students who are unable to study full-time due to a disability are eligible to apply for and hold an OGS award. These students must meet all eligibility requirements and conditions.

Are a Canadian citizen, Protected Person, or Permanent Resident or have received a temporary resident visa as a member of the student class under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). If applicable, the date on your Protected Person, Permanent Resident, or Temporary Resident Visa Student Class documentation can be no later than November 19, 2008.

Note: You are not eligible for an OGS if you are a refugee claimant and do not have a Temporary Resident Visa Student Class. In addition to basic eligibility criteria, there are minimum academic standards that must be met before you can be considered for an OGS.

Please see OGS application guidelines for more details, such as, minimus OGS academic standards, eligibility & acceptance conditions and how to apply.

Website:http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/NOTSECURE/Plan_Grants_full_sepapp_OGS_12345.htm

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General Scholarship Programmes:

Rotary International: Ambassadorial Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Since 1947 more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Through grants totalling approximately US$26 million, recipients from some 69 countries studied in more than 64 nations. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.

Types of Scholarship Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$26,000 or its equivalent. Academic-Year Scholarships are the most common type of scholarship offered.

Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for two years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of US$13,000 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree program.

Eligibility All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs (Pakistan

is included in the list). Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or

equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or

permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district,

or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligible. Note that Rotarians and their relatives remain ineligible for scholarship awards for 36 months after a Rotarian has resigned from club membership.

The scholarships are not appropriate for students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign institution.

Persons with disabilities and members of Rotary clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

In addition to the criteria listed above, applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country.

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The ideal Ambassadorial Scholarship candidate: Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential; Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary

audiences; Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation; Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language; Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance; Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service; Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or

district; Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while

abroad; Has well-defined and realistic goals; Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose;

Encouraged Fields of Study Scholars are encouraged to support program objectives by choosing a study field which will help address the humanitarian needs of the world community. Scholars pursuing studies related to "Rotary International's Menu of Service Opportunities" may receive special recognition from the sponsor district. These areas include:

Health Care (awareness and education) Children at Risk (e.g., prevention of drug abuse and violence) Concern for the Aging (responding to the social, physical, vocational, and educational

needs of senior citizens) Literacy and Numeracy Population Issues (promoting family health care and adequate nutrition, and enabling

individuals to make informed and responsible decisions about issues such as child spacing)

Urban Concerns Disabled Persons International Understanding and Goodwill Poverty and Hunger (alleviate starvation and prevent malnutrition) PolioPlus (polio eradication and post-polio syndrome) Preserve Planet Earth (environmental awareness and protection)

Application Process for Applicants Ambassadorial Scholarships and Rotary Grants for University Teachers application materials become available from the Rotary club in area of permanent residence or full-time studies.

Applicants must contact the nearest Rotary club to:

Determine if funding for the desired scholarship is available at this time Inquire about local application deadlines Obtain application materials

Web link: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

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SIT Grants and Scholarships for International Students

SIT Peace Fellowship

The SIT Peace Fellowship was established to reflect the school's long-term commitment to building peace through cross-cultural understanding and to honor the victims of September 11. The award covers tuition, room, and board in full. It is open to applicants for SIT's Program in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management or Academic Year Master of Arts in Teaching program. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of peace-related work. The recipient will be asked to share his or her professional experience with the academic community during the on-campus phase of the program through presentations, trainings, or seminars.

Student Diversity Scholarship

To support SIT's commitment to achieving a diverse learning community, scholarships are offered to students who will enhance SIT's racial, national, and ethnic diversity.

Intercultural Leadership Award

This award was established to recognize students who embody the mission of SIT. The $10,000 award is based on a variety of criteria including financial need, academic merit, professional contribution to the field, community action, organization affiliation, and educational leadership. Several awards are offered each year, and all graduate students are eligible.

Community Service and Volunteer Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in recognition of work done with an organization engaged in community service. Recipients should have worked for one year or longer for organizations such as, but not limited to, the following:

Peace Corps AmeriCorps United Nations Volunteers Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) International Voluntary Service (IVS) World Teach Teach for America Volunteers in Asia Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Red Cross American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Mobility International United Way agencies Religiously affiliated volunteer organizations Refugee assistance organizations Advocacy organizations Health care organizations

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Professional Association Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to students who have been active members of associations that develop professional capacity in key fields. Recipients should demonstrate their contribution to the association by having held office, been employed, presented at conferences, published articles with the association. Eligible associations include but are not limited to the following regional, national, and international groups:

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Association of Women in Development (AWID) Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT) Association of International Educators (NAFSA) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Urban League Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Career Experience Scholarship

To contribute to and enhance the SIT learning community and professional fields, SIT offers scholarships that recognize students’ experience in the following areas:

French or Spanish language teaching International education advising International education management Community training Public school teaching Social action Human resource development Diversity leadership Adult education and community college ESL teaching Development management Organizational management Intercultural conflict transformation

Recent Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Academic Year Master of Arts in Teaching candidate who has earned a bachelor's degree in the year immediately prior to the start of the master's degree program. The recipient should demonstrate a range of qualities that confirms readiness for the program, such as intercultural sensitivity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, and motivation to enter the field of language teaching. Competency in other languages and study abroad or international experience are preferred.

Middle East and Islamic Cultures Scholarship

Established through a generous gift to SIT, this fund is intended to help foster the institution’s commitment to building greater understanding among peoples and cultures critical to world

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peace. Scholarships are designated to enhance the diversity of the SIT community—on campus and throughout the institution—by making it possible for students from the Middle East and other predominantly Islamic countries to undertake graduate studies at SIT.

The Anderson Family Fund

Experiment in International Living alumnus Eric Hall Anderson established the Anderson Family Fund in 1996. Its purpose is to provide scholarships for SIT students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students of colour and to international students.

IATEFL Scholarship Fund

Since 1967, the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) has been "linking, developing, and supporting English Language Teaching professionals worldwide." SIT created this scholarship in collaboration with IATEFL to further develop exceptional teaching professionals and to honor the induction of Susan Barduhn (SIT Master of Arts in Teaching, 1977) as president of IATEFL (2000–2002). Each year, $15,000 in scholarship funds is awarded to non–US resident IATEFL members who have been accepted into SIT's Master of Arts in Teaching program. Selection is competitive and is based on financial need as well as professional contribution or potential contribution to the field.

Pino Scholarship for the Program in Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management

Rudy Martinez Pino enrolled in SIT in 1977. A Cuban-American and the only US minority student in his class, Pino was dedicated to the betterment of the world's disabled and disenfranchised. After his death in 1986, his classmates established a scholarship in his memory to assist minority, disabled or international students who demonstrate financial need.

For other External Sources of funding for International students, refer to: http://www.sit.edu/graduate/finaid/international_add_sources.html

Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Overview The Joint Japan/ World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching.

In its Regular Program, the JJ/WBGSP has awarded scholarships to 2,458 scholars chosen from a total of nearly 45,000 applicants. The Regular Program is open to the universities all over the world. Scholars awarded scholarships receive their training and graduated degree from more than 150 Universities in more than 30 countries. Scholars study in well-known Universities in the World Bank member countries, except their own country. The Regular Program creates high level of competition among applicants, where thousands apply and compete for a limited number of scholarships.

The Regular Program guarantees diversity of host institutions as well as an increasing number of fields of studies such as economics, education, public health, environment, agriculture, women studies, child care, etc. Graduates of the Regular Program are highly

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positioned in their countries; some are already ministers while others are highly involved in policy making processes.

Who has won awards? To date, the JJ/WBGSP has awarded 2,458 scholarships in its regular program to applicants from over 150 World Bank member countries. The number of scholarships awarded annually has generally increased during approximately decades of the Program's operation.

The Program requires that all scholars return to their home country or to another developing country after finishing their academic Program. There is three years employment restriction at the World Bank and at the IMF for the JJ/WBG scholars after the completion of their academic program.

Cost per scholar The estimated average annual cost per scholar in the various JJ/WBGSP Programs varies from a low of about $18,000 to more than $57,000 in the Regular Program.

Web link: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/scholarshipsEnglish/jjwbgsp/overview.html

Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

Background The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program was established in 1982 by a resolution of the Executive Directors to "award fellowships for full-time study or research at the postgraduate level in fields related to economic development, to be carried out at a recognized institution in a Bank member country other than the applicant's home country". In December 1993, through a resolution by the Executive Directors whereby the Program was restructured, fellows were allowed to conduct their research in their home country. The award amount was fixed at US$7,500 to cover research costs through the twelve months fellowship period.

Since the inception of the Program in 1982, 230 fellowships have been granted to fellows from a pool of about 9,000 applicants representing all regions of the World Bank. The fellows have conducted research on a wide variety of topics in development related fields.

The Program has supported a broad mix of fellows, ranging from promising young men and women on the threshold of their careers to some of the most distinguished thinkers in the field of development. The Program's alumni include a number of eminent academics, policymakers, and leaders of civil society. The Program's Tracer Studies reveal a strong application of McNamara research in subsequent research initiative of the alumni.

Nearly 170 research institutions from over 70 different countries have collaborated with the Fellowships Program. The Program has disseminated the research information through publications.

While the Program provides support and encouragement to promising fellows, it has not been able to attract applicants with the highest potential who seem to be more interested in research associated with earning a degree.

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Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The ADB-JSP enrols about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

Web link http://www.adb.org/JSP/

Aga Khan Foundation – International Scholarship Programme (AKF-ISP)

The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. The Foundation concentrates on selected issues in health, education, rural development and the enhancement of non- governmental organizations. It focuses on a small number of specific development problems by forming intellectual and financial partnerships with organizations sharing its objectives. The Foundation also administers a scholarship programme for postgraduate students from the developing world.

Objective To give opportunity to outstanding and financially needy students from developing countries to pursue their postgraduate studies from abroad by providing financial assistance on grant-cum-loan basis

Scope The programme gives priority to Master's degree courses but also considers

applications for PhD studies from candidates aspiring to an academic or research-oriented career.

Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network.

Preference is given to students under 30 years of age. Eligibility In order to obtain an application package the candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:

Master's degree applicants who have obtained a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA in Intermediate and Bachelor’s degree examinations.

Ph.D. applicants who have obtained a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA in their Bachelor’s and Master’s examinations.

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Applicants who have passed their higher secondary education through the British system (A-Levels) should obtain an equivalency of their grades from an authorized Government University in Pakistan

Applicants who have a confirmed or provisional admission in a reputable international institution for Fall Semester 2007 or Spring Semester 2008; applicants who expect to receive admission notification by the interview date can also apply for the programme.

Applicants are expected to have some work experience in their field of study.

Ineligibility Applicants who wish to pursue only short term courses

Applicants who have already started their course of study Applicants who have applied for AKF Scholarship on two or more occasions for the

same level of studies

The Scholarship Award The Foundation assists students with:

Tuition Fees

Living Expenses

The cost of travel, clothing, furnishings and support for married students’ families are not included in ISP awards.

Duration of the Scholarship Award The AKF-International scholarships are provided for the entire duration of the degree

course for which a student applies, but are renewed annually on the basis of recipient's academic progress and financial need.

AKF reserves the right to terminate the award if candidate's academic performance declines below the required criteria.

Nature of the Scholarship Award The scholarship is 50% grant and 50% loan. The loan component carries an annual

service charge of 5%.

The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Candidates and their guarantors are required to sign the Terms and Conditions that apply to International Scholarship before the release of funds.

The AKF-International Scholarship should be an avenue of the last resort of funding. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from other sources.

Procedure and Deadlines Scholarship Application Request Form can be obtained from the nearest Education

Board (REB/LEB) or AKF (Pakistan) office from January.

Completed application request forms should be submitted to AKES, P or AKF (P) by March 20.

An Application Package is issued to the candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Application Form along with required documents should be submitted to AKES, P

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Short listed candidates would be invited for Interviews in the month of April/May.

Applications of the most outstanding candidates are forwarded to the International Scholarship Panel in Geneva after the interviews. The candidates are notified of the outcome of the interview by mid-May.

The International Scholarship Selection Meeting, which considers applications from over 15 countries, takes place in late June or early July.

The AKF Scholarship Office in Geneva notifies candidates about the outcome of the scholarship by July 15.

For further information, contact AKES, P or AKF (P) or log on to:

http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html

Foreign Scholarship Programme Pakistan Petroleum Limited Pakistan petroleum limited offers four scholarships for Geo-Sciences and two scholarships for Petroleum Engineering for graduate level of study. Eligibility: 1. Nationals of Pakistan and should be 32 years of age or less than on January 01, 2009. 2. Applicants must submit GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores with their application 3. Applicant should have relevant work experience from 1- 3 years, fresh graduates and those with more than 3 years of experience are not eligible. For further information refer website: www.ppl.com.pk Send application forms with required document at: General Manager Human Resources Human Resources Department Pakistan Petroleum Limited, 6th floor PIDC house, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road Karachi - 75330, Pakistan

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Undergraduate Scholarships Awards, Worldwide

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.

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I. Eligibility To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application. Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited

college/university, or its equivalent. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its

equivalent. Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year

starting September of scholarship year, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.

Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries) Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as:

economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.

3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.

4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.

5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.

6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship [at] ofid.org

II. Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund Terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.

2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.

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3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

III. Required documents

1. Complete on-line application form.

2. Scanned University degree or Certificate.

3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).

4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.

5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters Degree studies to help in the development of your home country.

6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.

http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx#countries For general inquiry: info@ofid.org Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund

Eligibility Women of any nationality are eligible. To apply for the fellowship, one must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Have completed a bachelor's degree in a qualifying area of science or engineering related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering.

2. Demonstrate a superior academic record with evidence of potential at a recognized university or college as verified by transcripts, recommendations and acceptance or verification by an institution of higher education with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies.

3. Provide evidence of a well-defined research program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications. Clearly demonstrate the relationship of research to aerospace and verify the research program with at least one letter of recommendation.

4. By the time the fellowship grant is awarded, one should have completed one year of aerospace-related graduate studies at a well-recognized institution of higher education.

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HEC: Higher Education Commission for Pakistan

Faculty Development

The major thrust of programs being developed by the Higher Education Commission is directed towards developing a strong base of Ph.D. level highly qualified faculty members. This involves scholarship programs for increasing the Ph.D. faculty base, as well as provision of enhanced facilities to existing Ph.D. qualified faculty to ensure that they have an intellectually stimulating academic career. The scholarship programs are being developed for students to attain Ph.D. degrees both within, as well as, outside the country. The Higher Education Commission here is guided by the principle of supporting excellence, as defined by universal indicators. Relevant areas, where the ability to provide quality education exists within the country, will be supported to the best possible degree in Pakistan. For other areas, where Pakistan is weak, scholarship programs are being developed.

Indigenous Scholarship Program

The indigenous scholarship programs have been developed in the light of successes and failures of numerous such programs implemented in the past decades. Care is being taken to ensure institutional support and capacity building along with provision of sufficient resources to the Ph.D. faculty supervisors and departments in which they will be functioning. These scholarship programs will be supported by institutional infrastructure development programs that will provide enhanced computational facilities, electronic linkages with institutions within and outside Pakistan as well as timely on-line access to archived literature. These scholarship schemes will also allow the students and faculty members to consult and work with their peers in other regions of the world by providing for travel grants as an inherent component of the program. To ensure quality of the Ph.D. dissertation work a necessary requirement of refereeing by international experts has been made mandatory.

Foreign Ph.D. Scholarship Program The foreign Ph.D. scholarship programs have been developed to develop a research base in areas of key importance to the social and economic development of Pakistan, and in which the relevant facilities are not available inside the country. Here special care is being taken to ensure that the Ph.D. scholars have guaranteed employment on their return to Pakistan as well as sufficient start-up funds to setup a program of research and development in their respective areas of specialization. An innovative feature of the foreign scholarship program is the provision of travel and support funding for the Ph.D. supervisors of the respective scholars to visit Pakistan, as well as, for the scholar to continue interactions with the respective research groups at his alma-mater. The foreign scholarship programs are being concentrated in host countries having advanced standards of education combined with low tuition costs.

To get detailed information on various PhD Scholarships, Post Doctoral Scholarships, Scholarships and Fellowships provided by HEC, and Non HEC Scholarships and Fellowships visit:

http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/HSFannoun.htm

Asian Scholarship Foundation

The Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is an Asian-led non-profit organization funded by a grant from the Ford Foundation that is mandated to:

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strengthen regional capacity to produce scholarly research on Asian societies create a network of Asian specialists on Asian Studies in Asia develop a regional perspective among scholars working in the field of Asian Studies

ASF grants are made available to scholars, researchers and professionals who are citizens of and residents in any of the following participating countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Republic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. ASF makes it possible for young and middle-level scholars, researchers and professionals to undertake a research project or do a study, to conduct seminars and workshops, to help build a network of Asian scholars in Asia in the field of Asian Studies and/or to write papers in the Arts, Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences in another Asian country in any of the grant categories described below.

The grants cannot be used for completing an academic degree. For more information: log on to http://www.asianscholarship.org

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International Scholarship Search Engine:

Grant finder Grantfinder is the first search engine specifically designed to bring together all sources of funding available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students looking to study in the Netherlands. The Grantfinder is quite simple to use. After logging on, just enter a few search criteria, such as home country and intended field of study, and then select the scholarships that one is interested in. Each scholarship available is presented together with details of the qualification criteria and other relevant information.

Web link www.grantfinder.nl The International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)

IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site the student can find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs and other information to assist students in their quest to study abroad.

Website http://www.iefa.org