Faculty Development of UESTPs/ UETs Applications will be invited from outstanding Pakistani/AJK nationals for the award of scholarships in Engineering sciences/Management Sciences/Social Sciences for Ms leading to PhD and direct PhD program in Germany, Italy, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey, USA, Malaysia, Honk Kong, UK and strengthening the faculty/both in numbers and quality, at existing Universities of Engineering & Technology (UETs) is in line with Government's priorities to give emphasis to higher education. Overseas Scholarships for MS Leading to PhD Faculty Development of UESTPs/ UETs Overview Levels: 8 Fields: Engineering & IT, Social Sciences, Management Sciences Offered By: Higher Education Commission HEC : (Click here to view all scholarships by this authority) Type International Category Merit Based Area All Pakistan DeadlineN.A Countries Germany China Any other country / university subsequently identified by HEC Italy France Universities Bilkent University, Turkey Sabanci University, Turkey Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey KOC University, Turkey University of New Mexico, USA Florida State University, USA Hasselt University, Belgium Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Hanyang University, South Korea Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea On completion of PhD studies, scholars will serve in Pakistan for five years as per bond agreement with HEC. The Scheme offers MS leading to PhD and direct PhD studies at overseas universities; with whom HEC have signed the agreement. The scholarships are for all disciplines, however provisional quota is maintained while preparing the merit list. Scholarships are advertised every year and process takes at least 8-10 months. Discipline wise quota is also maintain as per requirement of universities. OBJECTIVES The main objective of this project is to produce 1500 PhD level Engineers, Scientists and Technologists who will be essentially the potential faculty members and academic resource persons for the Universities of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan. To create a critical mass of highly qualified Engineer, Technologists, and Scientists Manpower in high-tech fields. High-level Science and Technology manpower in Pakistan is indispensable for building S&T capability, modernizing and streamlining our industry, transport and communications, energy, health, agriculture and social set up. Hence availability of highly trained scientists and technologists is a pre-requisite for the absorption of present state-of-the-art technologies as well as for development of new technologies, products and process required for boosting our agricultural and industrial production. FAQs Question: Is GAT-General test conducted by NTS applicable for these scholarships? Answer: YES, GAT-General Tests held on following dates are applicable for the announced scholarships titled “HRDI MS leading to PhD for Faculty Development. For UESTPs/UETs Phase-I, Batch-4” April 7, 2013, July 7, 2013, August 18, 2013, October 6, 2013, January 5, 2014, April 06,2014, July 06, 2014, September 21, 2014, October 18-19, 2014, January 11, 2015 and January 25, 2015. Question: What is validity of GAT-General test score? Answer: GAT-General Test score is valid for 2 years. Question: Is GAT-Subject test conducted by NTS applicable for these scholarships. Answer: NO, GAT-Subject test score is not applicable for the said scholarships. Question: Can HEC arrange separate GAT-General Test because I did not appear or failed in the above mentioned GAT-General Tests? Answer: HEC will not arrange separate GAT-General test. Question: Who are eligible to apply? Answer: Following candidates are eligible to apply; a) Pakistani/AJK nationals b) Candidates must have minimum sixteen years of education c) Maximum two second divisions throughout the academic career d) Maximum age on Tuesday January 20, 2015, 40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges, employees of the public sector R&D organizations and 35 years for ALL OTHERS. g) The candidates must have obtained 50 or above marks (Accumulative Test Score) in the GAT-General test. h) The candidates who are already availing any other HEC scholarship are not eligible to apply i) The candidate must have acquired all the requisite qualification/ requirements on or before Tuesday January 20, 2015 Question: Is this fully funded scholarship? Answer: This is fully funded scholarship which will cover tuition fee, stipend and air fare as per rules (3 years for PhD & 5 years for MS-PhD). Question: Is this scholarship for MS/MPhil Leading to PhD or for PhD only, which will be preferred? Answer: These scholarships are primarily intended for PhD applicants, with Masters funding also available only if that is required for the PhD. Candidates having MS/MPhil (18 years qualification) will be preferred. Question: I do not have admission letter/ supervisor acceptance from HEC identified country / university, Can I apply? Answer: Admission letter / supervisor acceptance letter is not required along with the application. Only selected candidates will be asked to secure admission/ get supervisor acceptance. Question: I have an admission in HEC identified country/ university, do I have to provide GAT-General score to HEC? Answer: Yes, applicants are required to submit GAT-General score. Question: How can I know that my subject is falling under which discipline? Answer: These scholarships are only valid for Engineering & Technology disciplines, however, you can revisit the HEC web site (www.hec.gov.pk/hrdiuestp) for the list of subjects and disciplines regarding Engineering & Technology. Question: I am already availing HEC/ Government Scholarship for MS/PhD studies. Am I eligible to apply in this Scholarship scheme Answer: NO. Question: If I am selected, will I be required to submit the undertaking form, bond agreement and other related documents, to serve in Pakistan? Answer: YES. Question: Is international GRE-General /Subject score acceptable? Answer: Not for application purpose but may be for admission purpose if host university require. Question: Are these scholarships open for every subject? Answer: These scholarships are open for only Engineering & Technology. Applicants are advised to make sure that their desired subject is being offered in their opted country/ university in English language only. Question: Where can I deposit application processing fee? Answer: On original online Deposit slip of HBL amounting PKR 200/- (non-refundable) in favor of the Director General Finance, Higher Education Commission, H-9, Islamabad on account number 0112-00500119-01, HBL Aabpara Branch Islamabad. Question: How can I fill out the online application form? Answer: Please visit the HEC web site (www.hec.gov.pk/hrdiuestp) and follow the link “Online Application“/under the tab of “How to Apply” Question: What is last date for the submission of application? Answer: The last date for the submission of application is Tuesday January 20, 2015, and application must reach to following address on/ before dead line. Project Director, HRDI-UESTPs/UETs Higher Education Commission, H-9, Islamabad Question: What can I do when I have done some mistake in my application form during applying for scholarship? Answer: It is strictly reminded that application is unamendable, so read and understand instructions carefully and review your application before submission to HEC, in case of any mistake please, highlight your mistakes and attached your application regarding mistakes with hard application. Question: When will be HEC reaction in case of wrong information’s? Answer: In case of any serious discrepancy regarding documents, the application will not be considered for further scrutiny and will be rejected on spot Question: There are two (2) GAT-General Tests for scholarship on January 11 & 25, 2015, if I apply for both which one roll number, I must submit with documents. Answer: Applicant can send any roll number/ or deposit slip, regarding GAT- General Test being held on January 11, 2015 and January 25, 2015. All the documents must be reached on or before January 20, 2015. HEC will confirm the GAT-General result from NTS, and the highest score among all test will be preferred. 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