Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan Students (Phase-III)

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Institutions

Various Pakistani Universities

Quick Facts

Number of Awards

1500

Language Requirements

None

Funding Coverage

Full tuition and living
Travel grant
Research funding

About the Scholarship

Government of​ Pakistan is offering scholarships to Afghan youth for their capacity building through imparting quality education to 4500 scholars in various fields including Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, and Management and Computer science etc. The aim of this scheme is to strengthen bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan and further it will enhance people to people contacts between both neighbouring​ states. 4500 Afghan Scholarship Covers Living Allowance, Book Allowance, and Hostel Dues & University Tuition fee.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate:

Applicants should have completed 12 years or equivalent education.

The age limit is 17-23 years before closing date of application.

60 % Marks for general subjects as per IBCC Pakistan equivalency formula.

65% Medical & Engineering subjects​

​MS/M.Phil

35 Years maximum age limit at date of applications closing.

​Candidates must have completed 16 years of education.

Minimum 2.5 CGPA or equivalent out of 4.0 is required in Bachelor's/Mater's degree (16 years of education)

​PhD:

The age limit is 35 years for non-faculty members and 40 years of faculty members.

Candidates must have 18 years of education.

​A minimum 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0 is required in MS/MPhil degree.

Scholarship Benefits

1. Living Allowance

2. Book Allowance

3. Hostel Dues

4. University Tuition fee

Application Process

Applicants can apply online through the following link: http://pakafghan.hec.gov.pk/

Required Documents

1. ID Documents (Tazkira)

2. Passport

3. Previous degree certificate(s) and Transcript(s)

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