The specific objective of the 5000 Indigenous Scholarship Scheme is to create a critical mass of highly qualified human resources in all fields of studies taught at the advanced level in local universities. These locally qualified academics and researchers will improve the R&D potential of public as well as private universities and it will also strengthen the local industrial sector.

With the launching of the scheme, research culture in public/private sector Universities has been developed in accordance with International norms/standards. This project is focused at diversified disciplines belonging to all fields of Science & Technology as well as Social Sciences, Humanities and Life Sciences. To enhance the research facilities in these fields the Higher Education Commission has funded many Departments/Universities to establish research labs. This has brought tremendous change in research culture of the Pakistani Universities.

HEC has kept great emphasis on indigenous scholarship schemes because locally trained researchers work on local problems of great national significance. Their research, therefore, is expected to have direct relevance to the growth and socio-economic development of Pakistan.

In addition, this scheme also provides funds to the Universities for upgrading their research facilities particularly small laboratory equipment, chemicals, IT equipment etc. which not only facilitates research of the HEC scholar but also serves as an asset for the department to establish up to date research laboratories.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

1.    Candidate should have a degree with minimum 16 years of education and no 3rd  Division or Grade ”D” in his/her career.

2.    Must not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously.

3.    Maximum age on closing date of application is 35 years, except for people working on regular basis in public sector whose maximum age is 40 years.

4.    The Scholar will have to be a full-time student to avail the scholarship. Those who are employed have to arrange study leave for the full duration of the program.

5.    Scholars must qualify the local   GRE (general) type test held by NTS (50% Marks).

6.    Must be conducting studies under the supervision of an HEC Approved PhD supervisor

 How to Apply

Prospective candidates should fill-in online application form available at HEC Website and post the printed copy along with the pre-requisite documents at the address given below, along with a Online BANK Deposit Slip of Rs. 300/- (non- refundable) in favor of the   Director General Finance, Higher Education Commission, H-9, Islamabad on  A/C No. 01120050011901, HBL Aabpara Branch Islamabad as processing fee.   

b)   Those who have already taken the GAT test conducted by NTS on or after 17 April  2009, and before last date of submission of applications can use their score (50 or above score) to apply with online bank deposit slip of Rs. 300/- as processing fee.

c)    No application having incomplete information will be entertained/processed without appropriate FEE receipt, NTS GAT Score Card (50 or above marks) and received after closing date.  

d)   Only online application forms will be entertained

Completed Online Application Forms (printed) with requisite Online line bank deposit slip must reach to this office on or before April 16, 2011, on following address through courier/postal service: -

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Last Date: 30 April 2011