Deadline: March 13, 2020
Free scholarships for srilankan students 2020
Higher Education Commission (HEC), is pleased to announce ‘Allama Iqbal Scholarships 2020‘ under the Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme. Spread over the course of next five years, Allama Iqbal Scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for 1000 Sri Lankan students to visit Pakistan and pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in Engineering Science, Basic and Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
The scholarship aims to promote an effective exchange of knowledge and better understanding of cultures and tradition between Sri Lankan and Pakistani students. Selected candidates will study in top-ranked Pakistani universities, learn about Pakistani society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate fellow Pakistani students and community groups about their country and culture.
The Allama Iqbal Scholarships are part of HEC’s internationalization initiative to encourage international students to study in Pakistan. Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship benefits for Allama Iqbal Scholarships 2020
The Scholarship offers full tuition fee of the Programme for study in Pakistani universities, accommodation allowance, study allowance, books allowance, and one-time return air-ticket.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
| Medicine | GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination (Pre-Medical) with at least 65% Marks. |
| Engineering | GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination (Pre-Engineering) with at least 65% Marks. |
| Bachelor Degree Program | GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination in required subjects with at least 60% Marks. |
| Master Degree Programs | 16 years education in relevant subjects with 60% marks at graduate level |
| Doctoral Degree Programs | 18 years education in relevant subject with CGPA 3.00/4.00 at Master’s level. Research thesis at MS level is required. |
* Candidates must provide Equivalence Certificate from IBCC and HEC, after they are awarded with Allama Iqbal Scholarship.
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES FOR ALLAMA IQBAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2020
ENGINEERING UNIVERSITIES:
| S. | Engineering University | Website |
| 1 | NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi | www.neduet.edu.pk |
| 2 | National University of Science and Technology (NUST) | www.nust.edu.pk |
| 3 | Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh | www.admin.muet.edu.pk |
| 4 | University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar | www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk |
| 5 | University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila | www.uettaxila.edu.pk |
| 6 | University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore | www.uet.edu.pk |
| 7 | COMSATS University, Islamabad | www.comsats.edu.pk |
| 8 | Bahria University, Islamabad | www.bahria.edu.pk |
| 9 | Air University, Islamabad | www.au.edu.pk |
| 10 | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | www.uaf.edu.pk |
| 11 | National Textile University, Faisalabad | www.ntu.edu.pk |
GENERAL UNIVERSITIES:
| S. | General University | Website |
| 1 | International Islamic University, Islamabad | www.iiu.edu.pk |
| 2 | Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad | www.qau.edu.pk |
| 3 | Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi | www.fjwu.edu.pk |
| 4 | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | www.uaf.edu.pk |
| 5 | University of Peshawar, Peshawar | www.uop.edu.pk |
| 6 | COMSATS University, Islamabad | www.comsats.edu.pk |
| 7 | Bahria University, Islamabad | www.bahria.edu.pk |
| 8 | Air University, Islamabad | www.mail.au.edu.pk |
| 9 | University of the Punjab, Lahore | www.pu.edu.pk |
| 10 | University of Sindh, Jamshoro | www.usindh.edu.pk |
| 11 | PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi | www.uaar.edu.pk |
| 12 | Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar | www.imsciences.edu.pk |
| 13 | Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur | www.iba-suk.edu.pk/ |
| 14 | The University of Agriculture, Peshawar | www.aup.edu.pk |
| 15 | Government College University, Lahore | www.gcu.edu.pk |
| 16 | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan | www.bzu.edu.pk |
| 17 | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore | www.uvas.edu.pk/index.php |
| 18 | Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad | www.ist.edu.pk |
| 19 | National College of Arts, Lahore | www.nca.edu.pk/ |
| 20 | National University of Modern Languages (NUML) | www.numl.edu.pk/ |
| 21 | Information Technology University, Lahore | http://itu.edu.pk/ |
| 22 | University of Education, Lahore | www.ue.edu.pk/beta/ |
| 23 | Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) | www.smiu.edu.pk/ |
| 24 | University of Karachi | www.uok.edu.pk/ |
| 25 | Karakorum International University | www.kiu.edu.pk/ |
| 26 | Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) | www.buitms.edu.pk/ |
MERIT CRITERIA
| S.no | Item | Percentage (% age) |
| 1 | HEC Scholarship Test | 50 |
| 2 | Academic Achievements | 30 |
| 3 | Interview | 20 |
| Total: | 100 |
HOW TO APPLY
Click here to download User Manual
- An application form to be filled online at http://eportal.hec.gov.pk/paksl
- All registered candidates appear in scholarship test organized by HEC in collaboration with Pakistan High Commission in Colombo and Sri Lankan Ministry of Higher Education
- Shortlisted candidates appear in an interview to be held at Pakistan High Commission, Colombo in collaboration with Sri Lankan Ministry of Higher Education.
For more Information: Visit the website for Allama Iqbal Scholarships 2020 for Sri lankan Students
