The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK, is offering a golden opportunity for Pakistani and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) nationals to pursue Masters and PhD studies abroad through the Commonwealth Scholarship Programme (2024-25). This prestigious program provides fully funded scholarships, covering tuition fees, a stipend, and travel costs, making it an excellent avenue for aspiring scholars to enhance their academic and professional credentials.
Commonwealth Scholarship Masters and PhD 2024-2025: A Gateway to Global Excellence
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be Pakistani or AJ&K nationals.
- Have a First Class or Second Upper Division Bachelor’s degree.
- Be nominated by a recognized Pakistani university.
- Meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK.
How to Apply for Commonwealth Scholarship | Application Process:
The application process for the Commonwealth Scholarship involves several steps:
- Obtain Nomination: Applicants must secure a nomination from a recognized Pakistani university. The university will assess the applicant’s academic qualifications and potential and submit a nomination to the HEC.
- Complete Online Application: Once nominated, applicants need to complete an online application form on the HEC website. The application form will require details about academic qualifications, research interests, and proposed study plan.
- Submit Supporting Documents: Along with the online application, applicants must submit supporting documents such as academic transcripts, research proposals, letters of recommendation, and English language proficiency test scores (if applicable).
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview to assess their suitability for the scholarship.
Benefits of the Commonwealth Scholarship:
The Commonwealth Scholarship offers a range of benefits to successful applicants, including:
- Fully Funded Education: The scholarship covers tuition fees, a stipend for living expenses, and travel costs.
- Global Exposure: Studying abroad provides an opportunity to interact with scholars from diverse backgrounds and gain valuable international experience.
- Networking Opportunities: The Commonwealth Scholarship network offers excellent networking possibilities with alumni, academics, and professionals worldwide.
- Career Advancement: A Commonwealth Scholarship can significantly enhance career prospects and open doors to new opportunities.
Deadline for Applications:
The deadline for submitting online applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Masters and PhD 2024-2025 is October 15, 2024.
For further details and to apply, please visit the HEC website:
https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/cwgs
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Additional Information:
- For any queries or assistance, please contact the HRD Division of the Higher Education Commission at 051-111-119-432 or 0334-119432.
- You can also visit the online help portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk.
The Commonwealth Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for Pakistani and AJ&K students to pursue advanced studies at prestigious universities worldwide. By providing full financial support, the scholarship enables talented individuals to contribute to research, innovation, and development in their respective fields. Don’t miss this chance to embark on a transformative journey and achieve academic excellence.
Important Information:
- HEC encourages applications from females and promotes gender balance in nominations.
- HEC facilitates the nomination process, but the final selection is made by the donor country. HEC has no financial liability.
- Submitting false information disqualifies you from future scholarships.
- Applications close on the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Submit your application early as the system gets busy closer to the deadline.
- A minimum of 60% in the HAT test is required for nomination consideration.
- Only Pakistani/AJ&K nationals can apply.
- The HAT test organized by HEC’s Education Testing Council (ETC) is mandatory.
- PhD applicants need supervisor acceptance and online references by the Commonwealth portal deadline.
- All Master’s applicants register for the MS/MPhil HAT test, while PhD applicants choose the PhD option.
- If you registered for the wrong HAT test option, contact HEC online help for a category change.
- HAT scores are automatically submitted to HEC upon test completion. Link your CNIC correctly during application.
IELTS:
- HEC doesn’t require IELTS, but your chosen university might.
Age Limit:
- There is no age limit for Masters or PhD programs.
GRE Test:
- International GRE scores are not accepted for this scholarship.
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