International Scholarships Opportunities:

This section of the web site is an outcome of a wide range research on the opportunities available to the students of Pakistan. Most of the time student miss the opportunities just having the thought of being rejected. They also think, only the high class families can study. The bottom line is: international Scholarships sometime are easy to get as most of them are based on merit.The world is open for all, since students from Yasin Valley already been able to avail of the opportunies, you must give your try, atleast. Keeping knocking the doors of the world. Reaseched by Quwat Khan Sunny

Community Colleges Initiative for International Development (CCID USA)

The mission of CCID is to provide opportunities for building global relationships that strengthen educational programs, and promote economic development. This means that their activities and programs are broad, deep and focused on global education issues as they relate primarily to two year colleges.In Pakistan, CCID chooses its students through United States Educational Foundation. So for 5 students from Yasin Valley have been able to get the scholarship to study in USA including 2 of the administration of www.yasinvalley.com. Applications are started in Junuary every year. Check with http://www.usefpakistan.org

Study for a PhD. in the United States

This program will fund up to four years of graduate study in the United States towards a Ph.D. degree. This may be coursework and/or research towards a Ph.D. or an entire program. Successful candidates will begin their program of study in the fall of 2007. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. http://www.usefpakistan.org/FulbrightStudent

Teach or Pursue Research in the United States

This program funds up to 10 months of lectureship, post-doctoral research, or a combination of the two at a U.S. college or university. Persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their students, colleagues and community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to Pakistan’s development and to share their U.S. experiences with students, colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. http://www.usefpakistan.org/FulbrightScholar.html

Dorothy Hodgkins Scholarships

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are open to top quality science, engineering, medicine, social sciences and technology students from overseas to study for PhDs over a period of three to four years, at an average annual cost per student of £25,000 (up to an overall maximum of £75,000 per student) primarily to cover fees and maintenance. The verriding criterion of the scheme is excellence, and DHPA scholars should be easily recognisable as the 'best of the best'. Approximately 130 students will be offered awards from October 2004. One Research Council and one industrial partner will jointly fund each scholarship. Full details of the scheme are
available on the Research Councils UK website, together with a full list of eligible countries. http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

KDFID Shared Scholarships Scheme

This scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and various UK universities, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries, who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.
Awards are primarily for taught postgraduate courses. Support for undergraduate work is only available in exceptional circumstances, for example where the course is not available in the candidate's own country or at a nearby regional institution. There is no formal list of eligible subjects, however all courses undertaken must be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate's home country.
http://www.bris.ac.uk/studentfinance/overseas_pg/dfid.html

CIES

CIES maintains deep ties with the U.S. higher education community, including individual universities and colleges and major scholarly organizations. It also works with a network of binational Fulbright Commissions in 51 countries and 90 U.S. diplomatic posts around the world, as well as international universities and higher education associations.
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2005/country/SouPakPK.htm


KING FAISAL FOUNDATION (THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM)

The King Faisal Foundation sponsors a scholarship program intended to offer opportunities to outstanding Muslim graduates in the Islamic World to complete their higher education in the most prestigious universities of the world.
http://www.tnw.tudelft.nl/masterofscience/tn/kingfaisal.html
 

Dept. For International Development (DIFD)

The Department for International Development (DFID) is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain's aid to poor countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty.
They are headed by a Cabinet minister, one of the senior ministers in the Government. This reflects how important the Government sees reducing poverty around the world. They have two headquarters (in London and East Kilbride, near Glasgow) and 25 offices overseas.
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/funding/

PSGIS

PSGIS was established by Dr. M. Atiq ur Rahman in 1997 when he was a graduate student in Human Settlements Development Program of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
Dr. Hideharu Morishita , a Japanese seconded Faculty in AIT has been the main driving force to strengthen the technical abilities of PSGIS.
http://www.psgis.org/scholarships.html


Study in Australia

This Site provides the detailed Scholarships programmes which is run by Australian Govt..
http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/CourseSearch/ScholarshipSearch.htm

The Researcher's Mobility Portal

If you are a researcher planning to go abroad then it’s a best source to get financial assistance. Find general information on fellowships/grants:
http://europa.eu.int/eracareers/index_en.cfm


Sixth Frame Work Program

It is an organization, which supports researchers to conduct researches in different fields.
http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/inco.htm
http://www.cost.cordis.lu/home.cfm
 

Hannover Biomedical Research School MD / PhD Program

Hannover Biomedical Research School is a leading research & teaching in Germany. 20 positions are available in the MD / PhD program "Molecular Medicine"
Hannover Medical School (MHH), the School of Veterinary Medicine (TiHo) and the German Research Centre for Biotechnology (GBF), as part of Hannover Biomedical Research School, invite applications for the above PhD studentships, to commence in October 2005.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/temp/hannover.htm

Fellowships at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitdt / Karolinska Institute

The Research Training group is funded by Deutsche Forschungs-gemeinschaft (DFG) and Land Hessen. Eight scholarships are available in Frankfurt in the beginning of 2005.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/temp/1.htm

Otago International Scholarships:

The University of Otago offers a range of prestigious scholarships for postgraduate study. International students of outstanding ability are invited to apply for one of these scholarships.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/temp/ontago.htm


PhD positions at the Fraunhofer-Institute for High-Speed Dynamics Ernst-Mach-Institute (EMI), in Freiburg, Germany
At the Ernst-Mach-Institut, graduate students can actively collaborate in applied research projects. The institute's scientific environment offers a combination of experimental work and numerical simulation that is almost unique in Germany.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/temp/Fraunhofer.htm


Two PhD studentships at the Department of Internal Medicine:

Two PhD studentships are available for 3 years at the Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany. For further information see:
http://www.uniklinikum-giessen.de/mbml/ or
http://www.uniklinikum-giessen.de/med2/
 

Korea Development Institute

The KDI School strives to support students who have excellent academic records but are unable to secure funding from other sources. Assistance is available through various fellowships, scholarships or work-study opportunities. Applicants are, however, urged to seek outside financial support before they apply for aid arranged by the School.
http://www.kdischool.ac.kr/admission/finance.asp


NAPIER UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH

This UK School of the Built Environment is one of 3 schools forming the Faculty of Engineering & Computing. The School offers a range of courses at various levels and modes of study and is based at the Merchiston campus. In addition, the School is active in several areas of research and consultancy. This School offers Postgraduate Research Studentship:
http://www.sbe.napier.ac.uk/vacancies/index.html


Short Visits to the UK

The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, is at the cutting edge of scientific progress. It supports many of the UK's top young scientists, engineers and technologists. It influences science policy, it debates scientific issues with the public and much more. It is an independent, charitable body which derives its authoritative status from its 1400 Fellows and Foreign Members. The key objectives of short visits are to initiate one-to-one collaborations, explore opportunities to build lasting networks and gain access to complementary equipment, data observations and ideas. Both UK hosts and visiting scientists should have established contact before submitting an application, either through previous collaboration or correspondence.
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/funding.asp?id=2138

EPSRC

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. It offers many types of Scholarships. For details:
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/default.htm


NERC's International Strategy Group

The International Strategy Group's purpose is to add value to NERC's collaboration and partnership with international science, by:
-  adding an international dimension to NERC policy and planning;
-  influencing overseas fora and programmes;
-  enabling exploitation of overseas opportunities (by the UK environmental sciences community).
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/international/


The UK Medical Research Council

MRC is a national organisation funded by the UK taxpayer. We promote research into all areas of medical and related science with the aims of improving the health and quality of life of the UK public and contributing to the wealth of the nation.
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/index/funding/funding-personal_awards.htm


Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council

PPARC is the UK's strategic science investment agency. By directing, coordinating and funding research, education and training in particle physics and astronomy, PPARC delivers world-leading science, technologies and people for the UK. Based in Swindon, along with several other research councils, PPARC operates three scientific sites: the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh, the Isaac Newton Group in La Palma and the Joint Astronomy Centre in Hawaii.
http://www.pparc.ac.uk/Pg/intro.asp


The Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme

The following pages provide current information about the Scheme including details on eligibility, the application process and the timetable for the previous 2005 competition. We apologise for the fact that we are currently not in a position to provide you with the proposed timetable for the 2006 competition due to the changes in the future operation of the scheme. Please see below.
http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ors/
 

International Research Association and Prometric Scholarship for MBAs

International Research Association and Prometric Announce $2,250,000 MBA Scholarship Program for those with an undergraduate business degree, MBAs, and MBA students.
http://www.the-ira.org/scholarship/mba.php?o=4&ct=3

Islamic Development Bank Assistance and Scholarship Program

The Bank’s fund and implement its scholarship programmes as part of its overall effort in the development of human resources of its member countries and those of the Muslim communities in non-member countries.
http://www.isdb.org/english_docs/idb_home/scholarship.htm

NORAD Scholarships for Asian Students at AIT in 2003 to 2005
http://www.niit.edu.pk/admissions/scholorships_norad.htm

University of Nottingham
Scholarship for International students
www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/scholarships.htm

University of Cambridge Scholarships for Study Towards Postgraduage and PhD studies.

A number of scholarships offered annually in collaboration with the Developing World Education Fund for students from a number of countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri-Lanka.
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/funding/
overseas/bangladesh.html

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June.
http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html

British Chevening Scholarships

Scholarships are for international students looking to study in the United Kingdom. Awards are given to students in more than 150 different countries.
http://www.chevening.com/

Abroad Planet
Various international scholarship resources.
http://resources.abroadplanet.com/scholarships/0

UK Scholarship Search
http://ukscholarshipsdatabase.britishcouncil.org

WHO Scholarships
Scholarships by World Health Organization.
http://www.google.com/u/who

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Regular Program is open and free to applicants from all the World Bank member countries eligible to borrow.
www.collegeapps.about.com

Monbukagakusho Scholarship Programme 2006, Japan
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/EDUCATIONAL/Education_in_Japan.htm

Commonwealth Scholarships
www.csfp-online.org

Medical Electives Bursaries
www.acu.ac.uk

Dept. for International Development UK
Scholarships for international students.
www.facility.pipex.com

British Academy/ACU Grants for International Collaboration
Grants are available for advanced research, at postdoctoral or equivalent level or beyond in the fields of the humanities and social sciences.
www.acu.ac.uk

ACU Development Fellowships

For the staff of, or a nominee of, a university in membership of ACU or of a Commonwealth inter-university organisation; or working in industry, commerce or public service in a Commonwealth country.
www.acu.ac.uk

InternationalStudent
The site offers scholarship search for study abroad for all subjects and areas.
www.internationalstudent.com

FinancalAidOfficer
Help and guidance on student loans, scholarships, grants and much more...
www.financialaidofficer.com/scholarship_search/

IEEE Computer Society

Scholarships for graduate students, juniors, and seniors in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering.
www.computer.org/students/schlrshp.htm

International Education Financial Aid

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) scholarship search is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad.
www.iefa.org/

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) was established in April, 1995, at the behest of late Takeo Atsumi, the former President and Chairman of Kajima Corporation. AISF provides financial assistance to foreign students with superior academic skills to further their studies at the Ph.D. programs of graduate schools in Japan.
www.aisf.or.jp/index.html

Japan Govt. Scholarships
www.ic.u-tokyo.ac.jp/info/schol-e.html

Association of Intl Education, Japan Scholarships for International Students in Japan
www.aiej.or.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html

University of Sydney
International students scholarship.
www.usyd.edu.au/su/io/scholarships/

CollegBoard.com
Provides extensive scholarship search.
apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/personal

CollegeNet.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25

Fresch Free Scholarship Search
www.freschinfo.com/

NextStudent.com
NextStudent.com

FastAid.com
www.fastaid.com/

Scholarships.com
Information about scholarships and fellowship
www.scholarships.com/main

WiredScholar
Scholarships for international students planning to study in USA.
www.wiredscholar.com

Fulbright Scholar Program
Fulbright Scholar Program brings 800 foreign faculty and professionals to the U.S
www.cies.org www.iie.org/Template.cfm

ScholarshipsExperts.com
scholarshipexperts.com

International Student Loan Center

International Student Loan Center provides online information and help to international students around the world.
www.internationalstudentloan.com

Master leading to PhD Scholarship in Economics & Finance

The Scholarship is based on; To create a critical mass of highly qualified manpower in the field of Economic and Finance. Development of Economy in Pakistan through addition of PhDs in Economics and Finance. To facilitate to achieve rapid economic progress. To provide opportunities to young talented Economists of Pakistan for training/research work at advanced institutes and reputed universities abroad and interaction with foreign Financial Experts and Economists working at frontiers of knowledge. To encourage international cooperation in Economics and Finance through harnessing training opportunities offered by selected countries.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/temp/MltoPhD.htm

Australia Pakistan Scholarship Program (APSP)

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistan/AJK nationals for the award of scholarships for higher studies leading to Ph.D. The scholarships will be awarded for Fall 2006 or Spring 2007 in leading universities of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Singapore as per HEC approved list of universities.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/temp/AusAID.htm


HEC Ph.D Scholarships

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistan/AJK nationals for the award of scholarships for higher studies leading to Ph.D. The scholarships will be awarded for Fall 2006 or Spring 2007 in leading universities of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Singapore as per HEC approved list of universities.
http://www.ilmkidunya.com/EduNews/show_news.asp?newsid=943


Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Fellowship Programme 2006-07

The Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Fellowship Programme is designed to provide assistance to individuals who wish to broaden their experience or improve their skills through a short-term attachment at a UK university or training institution in the following subjects.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-education-scholarships-bc-charles.htm

Hornby Trust Long Term Award 2006

The British Council Pakistan has been invited to nominate two teachers for the Hornby Trust Long Term Award. The awards are for full-time UK-based TEFL/TESL Diploma or Masters courses of 9-12 months duration. Deadline 20 Feb 2006
http://www.ilmkidunya.com/edunews/show_news.asp?newsid=881


2007 Endeavour Executive Awards for Pakistan

The Endeavour Executive Awards for Pakistan provide professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from Pakistan e.g. secondary school principals would work side by side with their Australian colleagues in counterpart schools. They allow professionals the opportunity on returning home to update and enhance their skills and knowledge, which will be passed on to colleagues. They will also establish ongoing linkages and networks.
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/international_education/
programmes_funding/programme_categories/
international_scholarships_exchanges/endeavour_program/
endeavour_executive_awards_pakistan.htm htm

HEC Overseas Scholarships for Masters / PhD at AIT, Bangkok

Applications are invited from Full time Regular Teachers of Public Sector Universities/ Degree Awarding Institutions and employees of Public sector R&D Organizations for award of scholarship for pursuing Masters/ Doctoral studies in Sciences, Engineering and Technology in Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok so as to reach the undersigned on or before February 06, 2006. Medium of instructions at AIT is English.
see more details
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/foreign/ait/ait_2006.htm

Overseas Scholarships for MS Engg in South Korea

The Scheme envisages Master level training of 250 candidates in advanced Engineering and Technological fields at South Korean Universities.
see more details
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/foreign/msku/objective.htm

HEC Overseas Scholarships for Masters in Engineering

Applications are invited from Full time Regular Teachers of Public sector Universities/ Degree awarding Institutes for Master degree program in Engineering in European Countries so as to reach the undersigned on or before February 06, 2006.
see more details
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/foreign/mse/default.htm

Shell Centenary Scholarships

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (SCSF) offers postgraduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the UK and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries. Each year over 60 students from all around the world are given one-year full-cost scholarships. Applicants need to have a Masters degree, excellent marks and an IELTS score of 7.5
http://www.shellscholar.org

Kings College London Pakistan Scholarship

King's College London awards a scholarship to a student from Pakistan, tenable for a postgraduate research degree in a science-related discipline offered by the College.
www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/sreo/intsch/pakistan.htmlUniversity of Strathclyde Pakistan 50th Anniversary Fund Scholarship
The aim of the Fund is to provide an opportunity for well qualified but needy Pakistan nationals (living in Pakistan) to pursue one-year MSc study in the UK.
Priority will be given to subjects in the areas of engineering, computing and business management or any other subject which the partners deem acceptable or which cannot be pursued adequately in Pakistan.
www.io.strath.ac.uk/scholarships/pakistanschol

Middlesex University Regional Scholarships for Pakistan

Middlesex University awards regional scholarships known as Middlesex University Regional Awards (MURA) in the form of a bursary towards the tuition fee.
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/worldwide/pakistan/apply.htm

University of Warwick Scholarships for Pakistan Nationals

        Pakistan Undergraduate Scholarship (One Award)
        Pakistan Postgraduate Scholarship (One Award)
warwick.ac.uk

Govt.of Japan Scholarships for Pakistanis
www.soc.titech.ac.jp/~sakano/atiq/psa.html

German Govt. Scholarships for Pakistanis
www.german-embassy.org.pk/en/kultur/studieren/scholpak.html

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships

Since 2003 there is a new Scholarship for Pakistani Students, the DAAD-Siemens Scholarship. With this scholarship young Engineers 
http://www.islamabad.diplo.de/en/06/Studieren__in__
Deutschland/Stipendien.html

DAAD-Siemens Scholarship

Since 2003 there is a new Scholarship for Pakistani Students, the DAAD-Siemens Scholarship. With this scholarship young Engineers and Graduates are awarded scholarships to undergo Master Studies in Germany. http://www.islamabad.diplo.de/en/06/Studieren__in__Deutschland/
DAAD__siemens,property=Daten.pdf

Intl'l Organization for Pakistani Women Engineers
IOPWE provides merit and need based scholarships to students pursuing engineering degrees in Pakistan. http://www.iopwe.org/scholarship.php

Foreign Scholarships on HEC website
Given is a list of scholarship donors as provided on HEC website.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/HSFannoun.htm

Scholarships for Medical Studies (British Council)

The British Council's health department has been offering assistance to overseas doctors in postgraduate medical education and training in the UK for many years. The British Council provides information on postgraduate medical education and training through the National Advice Centre for Postgraduate Medical Education (NACPME). Aslo assists overseas doctors in obtaining limited registration with exemption from the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Board) test with the GMC (General Medical Council) by providing sponsorship.
http://www.britishcouncil.org.pk/scholarships/pakmeds.htm

German Embassy Pakistan

Several German institutions, foremost the DAAD (www.daad.de), are providing support to foreign students through scholarships (www.daad.de/deutschland/en/2.2.2.html). The scholarships offered by the DAAD are awarded to younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art (and, in exceptional cases, to advanced students). Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher.
http://www.islamabad.diplo.de/en/06/Studieren__in__Deutschland/
Stipendien.html

Institution of Engineers Pakistan

Scholarship will be given to a needy first year student for Four Years with satisfactory progress (passing each year / semester examination as a whole and in first attempt) during his studies, who is studying in any Government engineering universities / colleges in Pakistan in any Discipline.
www.iepsac.org/scholarships

Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Fellowship

This fellowship is intended to encourage exceptional Pakistani students to attend graduate school and and to help Pakistan's technological growth. Sohaib Abbasi, BS 78, MS 80, is senior vice president of the Tools Product Division of Oracle Corporation.
www.cs.uiuc.edu/people/awards/abbasi.html

Intl'l Organization for Pakistani Women Engineers

IOPWE provides merit and need based scholarships to students pursuing engineering degrees in Pakistan. http://www.iopwe.org/scholarship.php

USAID Scholarships in Pakistan

Any student who gains admission at one of the participating universities may apply to become a USAID scholar through HEC. Scholarships will be awarded based upon merit and financial need. 
 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/program_sectors/education/projects/
USAID_scholarship.shtml

Outstanding Talent Scholarship by PITB

This program supports scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students, enabling them to enter the high technology workforce following completion of their education. 
More Details: http://www.pitb.gov.pk/

Postgraduate studies program in France 

French embassy has announced “Postgraduate studies program in France” in collaboration with Higher Education Commission for the year 2005. Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals on the prescribed application form. All the applicants are required to meet certain criteria. It is a SELF FINANCE program with only few (Partial) scholarships from French embassy, average cost for 15 months studies in France including living cost is € 9150
Last Date to receive applications is 30th September 2004
More Details at: 
http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/foreign/
france_postgraduate_2005/postgraduate_france.htm

China offers 300 scholarships for Pakistani students

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) has approved a scheme to send 300 to 500 Pakistani students to various Chinese universities every year for higher education.
More Details at: http://www.ilmkidunya.com/EduNews/lcl_china_scs.asp

IEEE Microwave Theory

This Society focuses on the theory and applications of radio-frequency (HF, VHF/UHF, microwave, millimeter-wave and terahertz), guided-wave and wireless technologies, as they relate to nanostructures, devices, integrated circuits, multi-circuit assemblies, components, packages, transmission lines, sub-systems, and systems involving the generation, amplification, processing, modulation, control, transmission, reception, detection and demodulation, and effects of electromagnetic energy transport. It also includes the interaction & interface of microwave signals with digital & optical circuitry & interconnecting transmission media. Examples include optical waves in suitably confined structures, as well as the applications of acoustic, magnetic, & plasmonic waves to microwave systems: Member students get scholarships in various fields. http://www.mtt.org/