Hec Pakistan Postgraduate Scholarship for Students of Balochistan & Fata (Phase-II) Batch-V
Postgraduate Scholarships for Students of Balochistan and erstwhile FATA to Study in HEC Recognised Pakistani Universities
Applications are invited from outstanding students from Balochistan and erstwhile FATA who intend to pursue postgraduate studies (MS/MPhil Programme) from HEC recognized local universities/degree awarding institutions (DAIs).
The scholarships are being offered for the academic year 2022-2023 in all areas of studies/disciplines under “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and FATA (Phase-II )” Batch-V.
Eligibility Criteria
a) Applicants must possess Local/Domicile Certificate from Balochistan province/erstwhile FATA.
b) Candidates must have completed 16 years education with at least 60% marks.
c) Maximum age is 35 years as on Closing Date.
d) Candidates must have acquired the requisite academic qualifications on or before the closing date.
e) The candidates who are already availing any other HEC/Government scholarship are NOT eligible to apply.
f) The candidates will have to meet HEC and university criteria for admission in MS/MPhil programmes.
Scholarships will Cover
a) Tuition Fee and other charges (including Hostel Fee) – maximum Rs. 60,000 per semester/year.
b) Living Allowance of Rs. 10,000 per month with an annual increment of Rs. 500 for 2nd year.
c) Book Allowance of Rs. 6,000 per annum.
d) Traveling Allowance of Rs. 5,000 per annum. e) Initial Settlement Allowance of Rs. 10,000, once.
Important Note
a) Scholarships will be awarded on merit and District/Agency Quota.
b) Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of Aptitude Test (conducted by HEC) and academic credentials.
c) Candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in the test
d) The scholarship distribution ratio for the students of Balochistan and FATA is 50:50.
e) Students already enrolled in any MS/MPhil programme may also apply.
f) Please visit http://hec.gov.pk/site/phobf for further details and IN/OUT category explanation before filling out the application form.
g)Â Merit List of scholarship will be prepared on the basis of online information/data provided by the applicants, and in case of any misrepresentation/error/omission, the scholarship shall be cancelled at any stage.
How to Apply for Hec Pakistan Postgraduate Scholarship for Students of Balochistan & Fata (Phase-II) Batch-V
a) Applicants are required to submit application online through HEC website http://hec.gov.pk/site/phobf
b) Hard copy of applications and any other documents are not required at this stage.
c) Applicants have to Deposit/Bank Challan/Bank Draft/Pay Order of Rs. 1000/- (Non-refundable), as application processing fee in Habib Bank Limited, Account Number 1742 7900 1334 01, Title of Account: Higher Education Commission, Branch Code: 1742.
d) The original bank payment record/slip must be uploaded with online application and it should be kept safe by the applicant to present it at test center (No one will be allowed to sit in the test without producing original bank deposit slip).
e) The applicant must submit the online application after completing the application form. Saved and Incomplete applications in any respect will not be considered.
f) HEC reserves the right to postpone or cancel the scholarship process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Last date of Receipt of Applications:
Last date for submission of online application form is December 19, 2022
The applicants are advised to check their emails and HEC website regularly for any updates and are required to apply well before the closing date to get assistance in case of any inconvenience.
HEC, Regional Centre Quetta, House No. 61-A, Chaman Housing Scheme, Airport Road, Quetta Telephone # +92-81-9201791