Master Scholarships at University of Warwick, UK

Warwick Manufacturing Group (now known as WMG) is an academic group at the University of Warwick, providing research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering and technology. The group provides taught and research degrees for postgraduate students at the University of Warwick campus.

Please check out their website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/profile/wmg/

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Scholarships:
WMG is offering competitive scholarships of £3000 to three Pakistani students. These are available to offer holders who will commence their studies in October 2011.
The deadline for these scholarships is: June 2011.

Applications will be considered during the first two weeks of July and winners notified soon afterwards. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic merit.

Federal BISE to conduct scholarship examinations

Islamabad, Jan 05: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education

(FBISE) has finally succeeded in winning the authority for conducting eighth class scholarship examinations, which otherwise are conducted by the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE).

According to sources, the FBISE would issue a notification to federal government schools on Monday in which it would inform about its authority to conduct eighth class scholarship examinations and their schedule.

It is for the first time that the FBISE would be conducting eight class scholarship examinations, as previously the FDE was the sole authority to conduct examinations for both class fifth and class eighth. The reason behind change in examination-taking authority is the announcement made by Federal Minister for Education Sardar Aseff Ahmed Ali Khan last year in which he said that the FBISE would conduct scholarship examinations for class eighth.

A notification in this regard was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on December 22, 2010, in which it was stated: "The examination of class eighth for scholarships only shall henceforth be conducted by the FBISE."

According to sources, the authority for conducting examinations for class eighth has remained a big issue as both FBISE and FDE were trying hard to convince the Ministry of Education to give this authority to them.

According to well-placed sources in the FBISE, it is actually the responsibility of FBISE to conduct examinations for class eighth for transparency and better evaluation. "The FDE is responsible only for imparting quality education and not assessing the quality of education being imparted under its control. It is not fair that the FDE itself conducts examinations and prepares results," they said.

Sources clarified that the FDE would continue to play the role of centralised examination-taking institution that is responsible for conducting examinations for class eighth and class fifth. "The FBISE would play the role of external agency that would conduct scholarship examinations for class eighth just to have a better evaluation of the education imparted by federal government schools," he said.

According to information, there are usually around 1,500 students that take scholarship examinations, whereas more than 20,000 students appear in normal examinations. It is also pertinent to mention that scholarship examinations are only taken in four subjects - General Science, Mathematics, English and Urdu.

On the other hand, the officials of FDE believe that according to the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Act 1975 (as passed by parliament) FBISE could not conduct examinations for class eighth. "According to the act, the FBISE could only hold examination for class IX and class X besides class XI and class XII. For any changes in the act, they must go to the parliament for amendments," he said.

FBISE Chairperson Dr. Shaheen Khan confirmed news regarding the commencement of examinations under the FBISE and said that the notification in this regard would be issued on Monday. "We have made all necessary arrangements and scholarship examinations for class eighth would start in the third week of April," she added. Then news

Source: The NEWS www.thenews.com.pk

Pakistanis awarded Chevening Scholarship

11 Pakistanis get Chevening scholarship

The British Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan Peter Tibber on Thursday distributed certificates among eleven Pakistani nationals who have been awarded Chevening scholarships for study in the UK.

The British Chevening Scholarship Programme is a dynamic professional development opportunity, designed to identify and support the leaders of next generation across the globe. The scholars will study topics including law and human rights, economics, finance and journalism.

“The Chevening programme is a testament of close ties between the UK and Pakistan in the field of education. I congratulate this year’s Chevening scholars for their remarkable achievement. I believe that both the countries benefit from the sharing of ideas and learning that results from the Chevening programme,” said Peter.

One of the scholars, who is from South Waziristan and will be studying Law and Human Rights under the programme, said “Human rights is a growing social problem in South Waziristan and I hope my studies will help me serve the masses and make themaware them of their fundamental rights.

Source: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\08\27\story_27-8-2010_pg11_11

Scholarships by HEC

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistani Nationals for the award of scholarships for higher studies leading to Phd. The scholarships will be awarded for spring 2010 session in HEC identifies world top ranked disipline wise universities of USA UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore etc.

Eligablity criteria as advertised by HEC:-
Candidates must have a minimum qualification of MSc., MA, MBA, B.E/B.Sc. Engg or equivalent (a total of 16 years education).
A maximum of two second-division passes throughout the academic career.
Not less than 50% marks throughout the academic career.
Maximum age on Tuesday September 15, 2009: 40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations.35 years for all others.
Applicants must have already secured admission into a PhD program or Master’s leading to a PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available at HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch5).

Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education must submit GRE/GMAT score. GRE score should be sent directly through ETS to HEC using the institution code GI 9054. GMAT score will be acceptable only for the candidates for Business Studies.

Applicants who are applying for Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities need to have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF). The HEC-AEF is available at HEC website.

The students already registered/enrolled for programs leading to PhD or PhD in HEC identified institutions abroad may also apply.

The candidates who are already availing any other HEC / Government scholarship offer are NOT eligible to apply.

Application Procedure
Prescribed application form will be submitted along with the following documents within the closing date of application i.e. Tuesday September 15, 2009.
1. Photocopies of all educational testimonials.
2. Photocopy of CNIC
3. CV/Resume
4. Attested photocopy of GRE/GMAT score, if available. GRE score report in original must also reach HEC by Tuesday September 15, 2009 directly through ETS, USA to Institution code GI 9054. This is applicable only for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education disciplines
5. Photocopy of confirmed admission for PhD or Master’s leading to PhD Program at one of the HEC identified universities (list is available at HEC web site).
6. Statement of Purpose (One page)
7. Research Proposal
8. NOC from the employer (only for Government employees)

Note: - All above documents should be in proper order and stapled
Important Note:
1. All scholarships will be awarded on open merit.
2. Confirmed and unconditional admission letters should clearly state that admission is in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD.
3. Candidates having direct admission into PhD will be preferred.
4. Those who have already applied for the Overseas Scholarship in previous phases and have not been awarded scholarship are required to re-apply.
5. In-Service candidates should apply through proper channel. Advance copies will not be entertained.
6. Funding for a maximum period of 4 years will be provided for higher studies leading to a PhD.
7. Limited numbers of scholarships in selected disciplines only are available. Detail is available on HEC website.
8. Awardees have to execute a bond with the HEC to serve in Pakistan for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an institution of Higher Education.
9. Incomplete and applications received after due date will not be entertained.

Last date of receipt of applications:
Application form, complete in all respect should reach the undersigned latest by Tuesday September 15, 2009 through registered mail or courier service. By hand applications will not be entertained.
Rana Shafiq Ahmad
Project Director
Higher Education Commission
H-9, Islamabad

MEXT scholarships awarded to Pakistani students

ISLAMABAD—The Government of Japan has awarded MEXT research scholarships for the year 2009 to 11 postgraduate Pakistani students aiming to provide them an opportunity to pursue higher studies in their respective fields of study in Japanese Universities. This fully funded scholarships program is designed to contribute to the long-term development needs of Pakistan for promoting good governance, economic growth and human development, said a press release issued here Friday.

The scholarship grantees have been selected by the Embassy of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) in collaboration with the MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP).

Chihiro Atsumi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, hosted a reception here in honor of the scholarship grantees. The alumni of the scholarship programme were also invited to exchange views and share their knowledge with the fresh scholarship grantees. Addressing on the occasion, the Japanese Ambassador asked the students to prepare for the changes they would encounter in Japan.

He also expressed the hope that the students would come back to Pakistan and work towards the betterment of Pakistan-Japan relations with the knowledge and expertise which they would have obtained in Japan. Over 100 MEXT research scholarship students have successfully returned to Pakistan after obtaining their PhD /Masters degrees in Japan.

They are actively working in various fields, making a significant contribution to the Japan-Pakistan relationship by different means.

—Agencies

Source: http://dailymailnews.com/200903/14/news/dmcitypage04.html

Scholarships for Photojournalists from South Asia

Foundry Photojournalism Workshop announces The Travel Photographer’s scholarships! These are for help with tuition to the Foundry Workshop 2009, in Manali, Indian Himalaya.

The terms and conditions of the scholarship are:

1. Full scholarship of $450 for a South Asian photojournalists. (South Asian countriesinclude India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and Tibet.)

2. Partial scholarship of $450 for a photojournalist of any nationality.

3. The scholarships are only available to photojournalists who have 5 years or less offull or part-time work experience.

4. To apply for The Travel Photographer’s scholarships, email 5 of your photographs to(fpw_ttp@yahoo.com) with your email header “FPW-TTP scholarship”, including a shortbiography and a brief statement as to what your work objectives are. The photographsshould be no more that 500 pixels on their long side and a resolution of 72 pixels/inch.

5. The application process starts on February 3 and closes on April 3, 2009. The winnerwill be announced on April 15, 2009.

Source: http://www.lightstalkers.org/foundry-workshop-2009the-travel-photographer-scholarship-announced