The University of Baltistan Skardu offers 5 Masters and 10 Ph.D. Foreign Scholarships

Under the Faculty Development Program, the University of Baltistan in Skardu city of Gilgit-Baltistan is offering inviting applications from Pakistani and AJK nationals for award of Ph.D. and MS scholarships. The selection of the candidates will be made purely on merit considering their academic achievements and their aggregate marks in the HEC HAT test. The scholarship awardee will be required to serve the University of Baltistan, Skardu (UoBS) as a faculty member for a period of a minimum 5-years after the completion of their MS and Ph.D. degrees.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

1. Pakistani/AJK Nationals only.
2. Must have 60% marks or CGPA 2.50 out of 4.0 in the final degrees and with no 3rd division in the entire academic career for the MS scholarships.
3. Must have minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or first division (in the annual system) in MS/MPhil/Equivalent degree (18-years education) with no 3rd division in the entire academic career for the Ph.D. scholarships.
4. Maximum age at the closing date for MS scholarships 35 years for candidates working in Government Organizations 30 years for fresh candidates.
5. Maximum age at the closing date of advertisement for Ph.D. scholarships 40 years for candidates working in Government Organizations 35 years for fresh candidates.
6. The candidates must have acquired requisite qualifications before the closing date of the application.
7. The candidates must obtain a minimum of 50 marks in the HEC aptitude test (HAT).
8. The candidates who are already availing of any other scholarships are not eligible to apply.
9. The candidates shall be required to follow all the coda! formalities as per HEC FDP guidelines/regulations before leaving for higher studies abroad.
10. The candidates must obtain a minimum of 50 marks in the HEC aptitude test (HAT).
11. The candidates who are already availing of any other scholarships are not eligible to apply.
12. The candidates shall be required to follow all the cod formalities as per HEC FOP guidelines/regulations before leaving for higher studies abroad.

Scholarships in the following Disciplines

Application Procedure

The candidates are required to submit application on the prescribed form available at the University website or from the Registrars office. The following documents are required to be submitted along with the application form:

1. Attested copies of all educational testimonials.
2. Attested copy of domicile certificate.
3. Attested copy of CHIC (National ID card) d) A detailed CV/resume.
4. Two recent passport size photographs.
5. Pay order/bank demand draft worth Rs.1000/- (non-refundable) in favor of the University of Baltistan, Skardu as a processing fee.
6. Candidates who are already serving in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous organizations should apply through a proper channel having NOC from the current employer.

Notes

• All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of open merit.
• Candidates must have a final degree in the relevant field of the advertised slot. HEC aptitude test (HAT) will be arranged and conducted by HEC for eligible applicants.
• Candidates will have to seek admission in the top 350 foreign universities of the world (QS ranking) by fulfilling admission requirements of the host university.
• The applicants are required to indicate the disciplines of the scholarship program on the envelope.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interviews.
• Candidates will only be allowed to secure admission in those international universities/countries with whom HEC has signed MOU/agreements.
• After provisional selection, the final grant of the scholarship shall be subject to the confirmation of admission of the candidate in the foreign university and fulfillment of codal formalities (i.e. deed of agreement, etc.) as per HEC guidelines.
• Awardees will have to execute a bond to serve in UoBS for a minimum period of five years after the successful completion of their MS and Ph.D. degrees. No request will be entertained in any case to change the service status/job from the University of Baltistan to any other institution during the bond period.
• UoBS reserves the right to select or reject applications on the basis of selection criteria approved by HEC Scholarship Management Committee (HSMC).
• In case of any omission/misrepresentation, UoBS reserves the right to reject the application at any stage.

The last date for the receipt of applications is May 30, 2020.