[Sweden] Pakistan Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Pakistan Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Please note that the applications for the Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Masters and PhD for Pakistani nationals are made directly to the Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC). Inquiries regarding admissions and submission of applications should be made directly to the HEC.
General critieria
- Countries: This scholarship program is exclusively open to Pakistani nationals aiming to pursue Master and PhD studies in Sweden.
- Study levels: Master’s and PhD.
- Eligible subjects and programs: The programme is open for studies in all academic subjects.
- Scholarship benefits: The scholarship amounts to 900 Euro per month for MA and PhD students.
How to apply
The applications for Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Masters and PhD are made directly to the Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC). Inquiries regarding admissions and submission of applications should be made directly to the HEC.
Application period and deadlines:
For master’s studies
Applications for master’s studies in Sweden are accepted from December 1, 2007. The deadline for application is February 1, 2007. The application must be registered online at the website www.studera.nu.
For PhD Students
May 1, 2008 and Nov 1, 2008 – Application deadline for receiving a letter of ‘Conditional offer’ for admittance to PhD-studies from an academic institution in Sweden.
Program description
The objective of the Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Masters and PhD in selected fields is to promote advancement of universities/institutes of higher learning in Pakistan. The aim of the program is to strengthen Pakistan’s national research capacity through educational cooperation between Pakistan and Sweden.
Target groups
The program provides students with an excellent opportunity to pursue postgraduate study at Swedish universities within all fields of study.
Who is eligible?
These scholarships are intended for Pakistani nationals pre-selected by the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan. The candidates for Master studies and PhD studies are selected by the Swedish academic institutions based on their academic credentials and the rules and regulations governing higher education in Sweden.
In order to be selected for the scholarship the candidate has to pass a preliminary selection process of the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan. In the initial selection procedure (in Pakistan) the candidates have to fulfill the following criteria:
- Hold a MPhil/MS/ME or equal (18 years)
- Have a result of maximum second division throughout the academic career
- Achievement of not less than 50% marks in their academic career
- Maximum age on October 10, 2006 is 40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector, Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R&D organizations. 5 years for all others.
In the second part of the selection round the candidates’ verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills assessed through a local form of a GRE-test (Graduate Record Examination).
Final selection of the scholarship candidates are conducted through interview, which are conducted by a selection committee from the Swedish Institute.
Scholarship benefits and limitations
The scholarship amounts to 900 Euro per month for MA and PhD students. The scholarship is fully financed by the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan.
Travel grants
Scholarship holders receive a travel grant for a trip to and from Sweden.
Insurance
Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.
Scholarship limitation
The scholarship is designed to cover the living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. Bench fees and other academic allowances are generally not provided for.
How to apply
The applications for Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Masters and PhD in selected fields are made directly to the Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC). Inquiries regarding admissions and submission of applications should be made directly to the HEC.
