Coastal Region Higher Education Scholarship Program for Balochistan 2023-24, Pakistan.
Description
The Coastal Region Higher Education Scholarship Program for Balochistan aims to offer higher education prospects to students from Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat), and Awaran districts by awarding 200 scholarships for Bachelor's degree studies in HEC-recognized public/private sector universities/degree-awarding institutions (DAIs) in Pakistan across four groups. The scholarship program will provide 80 scholarships to students from Gwadar, 40 each to students from Lasbela, Kech, and Awaran.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, and constitutionally established institution that oversees the development and coordination of higher education in Pakistan. It was established in 2002 and is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing higher education policies and initiatives.
The HEC's primary objectives are to improve the quality of higher education in Pakistan, provide equal opportunities for all students, and promote research and innovation in different fields. It has introduced various programs such as scholarships for students, funding for research projects, and the establishment of new universities and research centers to achieve these goals. The HEC has played a crucial role in transforming the higher education landscape in Pakistan and has contributed significantly to the country's human resource development.
Degree Level
Coastal Region Higher Education Scholarship Program for Balochistan 2023-24, Pakistan. is available to undertake Bachelor 11 level programs at Pakistan Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
1. Tuition Fee and other charges (including Hostel Fee) up to Rs. 240,000 per year or as per actual whichever is less.
2. Living Allowance of Rs.15,000 per month.
3. Book and Travelling Allowance of Rs. 30,000 per year.
4. Scholars shall be paid maximum Rs. 5000/month or at actual whichever is less, where hostel is not available at the University from the Head University charges.
5. Maximum one scholars of every batch would be financed each in LUMS and IBA Karachi (total 2)
6. Stipend shall be paid to the already enrolled applicants from the closing date of application and the tuition fee from the start of the session.
Eligible Nationalities
Students from Balochistan (Province in Pakistan) can apply for this scholarship.Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant must have the domicile/local certificate of the Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat) or Awaran District of Balochistan.
2. Applicant must have completed 12 years of education with at least 50% marks in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and also in Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent.
3. Applicant must have completed both Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Equivalent from college/institute located in any of the defined districts of Balochistan i.e. Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat) and Awaran.
4. Students already enrolled in any BS program prior to the advertisement maximum one academic year/ session may also apply.
5. Maximum age is 22 years as on closing date.
6. Applicants will have to meet HEC and university criteria for admission in BS program.
7. Applicants who are already availing any other HEC/Government scholarship are not eligible to apply.
8. Result awaiting students are not eligible to apply
Application Procedure
1. Applicants are required to submit application online through HEC web portal on https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk
2. Hard copies of applications and any other documents are not required at this stage.
3. The applicants must deposit Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) as application processing fee in Habib Bank Limited, Account Number: 1742 7900 1334 01, Title of Account: Higher Education Commission, Branch Code: 1742.
4. The original bank payment record/slip must be uploaded with an online application, and it should be kept safe by the applicant to present it at test center (No one will be allowed to sit in the test without producing original bank deposit slip).
5. The applicant must upload the picture and required documents while filling the application form.
6. The applicant must submit the online application after completing the application form. Saved and Incomplete applications in any respect will not be considered.
7. Last date for submission of online application is ????????/????????/????????????????
8. HEC reserves the right to postpone or cancel the scholarship process at any stage without assigning any reason.
