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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
 
Current Status:- OPEN
Deadline:- July 14, 2016
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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of graduate-level non-degree academic coursework and professional development activities. This ten month program consists of academic coursework and internship in a relevant professional organization. By providing future leaders and policy makers with experience in U.S society, culture, and professional fields, the program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counter parts overseas. Approximately 18 campuses have been selected through a competitive process to host fellows in group with thematic and subject affinities. Each university is chosen based on institutional resources and the level of support and guidance it offers for academic and administrative support. Faculty advisers also assist Fellows in pursuing balanced academic and professional programs. All participants must return to Pakistan immediately following completion of their program.
Cycle
  • Tentative Announcement: April
  • Duration: 10-12 months
  • Grantees start studies: Fall next year
Eligibility Criteria
Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional/work experience, coupled with a Master’s degree and a guarantee of re-employment upon return to Pakistan. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. Successful candidates should be poised to assume leadership positions in their field.
Ineligibility
Applications will not be accepted from university teachers or researchers with no management experience or similar responsibilities, those who attended graduate school in the U.S. in the last seven years or who have had long-term U.S. experience within the last five years. Also ineligible are persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a spouse, fiancé, parent or child over the age of 18 who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State are also ineligible.
The Humphrey Program was initiated to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice-President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Fellows are selected thorough a competitive process based on their potential for leadership and commitment to Public service in the public or private sector

US funded Merit and Need based scholarships program 2024-25

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID with the collaboration of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is offering merit and need based scholarships to deserving students for the academic year 2016. Female Students are strongly encouraged to apply
 
Degree level: Graduate and master degree programme.
Scholarships Subjects: Scholarships will be offered in the following subjects:
Business Administration, Agriculture &Veterinary Sciences, Social Sciences, Medical / Nursing and Engineering Br Technology Programs.
Eligible groups: Deserving students across Pakistan are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility criteria: Applicant must require to fulfill the requirements secure admission as per university requirements in a receptive degree program covered under this scholarship scheme.
Candidates also must secure a new admission for spring 2016 or fall 2016 in an offered degree programme at participating University
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need
HOW TO APPLY:
•The Deserving students can apply for scholarship on eportal.hec.gov.pk
• Students can also get the Application forms available at the respective University’s Financial Aid Office • applicant must Complete forms along with the supporting documents will be submitted to the same Financial Aid Office
• No Application will be accepted at HEC
Scholarships Benefits: The students will be facilitate with the following benefits:
 Boarding and Lodging, all academics cost etc.
Application Deadline: The application deadlines vary according to universities.

University of Gujrat offers PhD and MS Scholarships in foreign Universities 2024-25

Applications are invited for outstanding Pakistani nationals for the award of PhD and MS scholarships in foreign universities. The scholarship winners have to sign a bond to serve relevant campus (Hafiz Hayat Campus or Narowal Sub Campus) of the University for at least 05 years after completion of PhD degree and for at least 03 years after completion of MS degree. The applicant may apply for both the campuses; however, separate application form shall be submitted
 
Disciplines for Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat:
PhD: Mechanical Engineering, Management Sciences, Product Design,Fine Arts, Psychology, Law. MS: Electrical Engineering, Management Sciences, Sociology, Computer Science, Law, Architecture Design, Fine Arts.
Disciplines for UOG Sub Campus, Narowal:
PhD:
English Literature, Management Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Computer Science. MS, Architecture Design, Fine Arts, Applied Mathematics.
Eligibility Criteria: Pakistani / AJK National for PhD: Applicant must have minimum 18 years of education in the relevant discipline with first division or 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0 CGPA in terminal degree.
How to Apply: • The eligible candidate (as per above criteria) shall mail the application in hard form on the prescribed format (www.uog.edu.pk) with the following attested documents to the office of the Director P&D, Hafiz Hayat Campus, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan, within 30 days of this advertisement through registered mail or courier service.
• No application form shall be accepted in person.
• The discipline, degree program and campus applied for, most clearly be mentioned on the envelope: 1. all credentials including DMCs
 2. CNIC
3. Candidate Resume
4. Domicile
 5. Character Certificate from the last attended academic institution and, in case of in-service, the same shall also be required from the employee.
 6. Tentative Research Proposal (maximum 3000 words) with clear objectives
 7. Reference letters from three relevant Professors / Superiors / Mentors. The reference letter must reflect the previous academic and co-curricular activities and character of the candidate.
8. The applicant have to deposit Rs.1000/- in favor of Treasurer, UOG as processing fee. Original demand draft / deposit slip must be enclosed with the application form.
• In-Service candidates shall apply through proper channel. No advance copy shall be accepted. • All UOG statutes, rules and regulations, policies and decisions of the Selection Board / Syndicate shall be followed by the applicants. • The UOG reserves the rights to finalize the number and discipline for the award of scholarships. • Incomplete applications and those received after due date shall not be entertained. • Date of Written Test / Interview shall be announced on UOG website. SPI -17411
For MS: Applicant must have minimum 16 years of education in the relevant discipline with first division or 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0 CGPA in terminal degree.
Following criteria shall be common for both PhD and MS degree programs:
• No 3rd division and less than 50% marks in entire academic career
 • Maximum age (on the closing date of the application) shall be 35 years and extendable up to 40 years only for regular employees of the Public Sector University / DAls and R&D Institutions.
 • Candidate, already availing HEC, University / DAI / Departmental or any other scholarship(s) is not eligible. • Eligible candidates have to appear in HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) to be conducted by the UOG. The Roll # slips for the said test shall be mailed to the addresses of the eligible candidates. • Short listed candidates shall be invited for Interview.
• No TA/DA shall be granted for test / interview by UOG.
 • The University Scholarship Management Committee (USMC) shall define the qualifying score for the award of the scholarship. • Final decision to award the scholarship shall be taken by the UOG Syndicate. • The selected applicant shall have to secure admission to the HEC identified world top ranked universities (available on HEC website) in the relevant degree program (PhD / MS) and discipline within defined stipulated time by the UOG after the award of scholarship, failing which the award of the scholarship shall be cancelled.
                                    
 • Candidates shall have to produce unconditional admission offer from the respective host university within defined stipulated time.
                                      
Prof Dr Muhammad Faheem Malik Member / Secretary, University Scholarship Management Committee and Dean Faculty of Science & Faculty of C&IT

 

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