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:[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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
[email protected]
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: [email protected]. 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_fellows
hips.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:
[email protected]

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:
[email protected]

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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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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.
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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: [email protected]

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

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