ALLAMA IQBAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SRILANKAN STUDENTS
Overview
INTRODUCTION
Higher Education Commission (HEC), is pleased to announce 'Allama Iqbal Scholarships' 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
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
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Medicine |
GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination (Pre-Medical) with at least 65% Marks. |
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Engineering |
GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination (Pre-Engineering) with at least 65% Marks. |
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Bachelor Degree Program |
GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination in required subjects with at least 60% Marks. |
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Master Degree Programs |
16 years education in relevant subjects with 60% marks at graduate level |
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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.
HOW TO APPLY
- 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
MERIT CRITERIA
| S.no | Item | Percentage (% age) |
| 1 | HEC Scholarship Test | 50 |
| 2 | Academic Achievements | 30 |
| 3 | Interview | 20 |
| Total: | 100 |
PROGRAMS OFFERED
1. Medical (MBBS)
2. Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical etc.)
3. General Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry etc.)
4. Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (English, Phycology, History, Law, Economics etc.)
5. Computer Science (Computing, IT, etc.)
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