Award of Scholarships Under Killa Gift Fund Trust Faisalabad

The Killa Gift Fund Trust invites applications for the award of scholarships for the year 2008-2009.

Eligibility

Only those students who or whose parents own agricultural land in Faisalabad District can apply.

Application form

Prescribed application form can be obtained from student Financial Aid Office (Registrar's Office) The last date for submission of application is 12th November 2008.

Note: No application form will be entertained after 12th November 2008.

Babar Ali Khan

Dy. Registrar (Academic)

(11-10-2008)

Governor distributes Baitul Maal scholarships among 200 GCU’s students

Governor Lt General (R) Khalid Maqbool on Saturday distributed Baitul Maal scholarships among 1,700 students of various universities on the Punjab University’s (PU) New Campus. He said universities should create active links with the industry. He said the government had granted Rs 7 billion to the PU, Rs 6 billion to the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Rs 3 billion to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), and Rs 2 billion to the Government College University (GCU). Scholarships amounting to Rs 29,739,441 were distributed among 1,700 students. Out of these students, 837 were PU students, 200 UET students, 200 GCU students, 208 University of Education students, 100 UVAS students, and 155 were Lahore College for Women University students.

(26-02-2008)

(Courtesy Daily Times)

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Scholarship

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The Cheque distribution ceremony of the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Scholarships will be held in the Boukhari Auditorium on 23^rd February 2008 at 9.00 AM. Successful candidates are directed to attend the ceremony.

Dy. Registrar (A & E)/

Focal Person (HEC)

SFAC Contacts:

saboorahmed@gcu.edu.pk

caseanalystsfao@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(22-02-2008)

2. 300 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC SESSION 2005-6-07 AND 08 FOR MERITORIOUS STUDENTS STUDYING IN UNIVERSITIES AT GRADUATE LEVEL ...

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Higher Education Commission (HEC) has initiated need based scholarship program for needy students who are studying in first professional year, have secured admission or expected to get admission in specific disciplines of medical and life sciences offered by participating universities enlisted below and it is difficult for them to pursue their education because of financial constraints.  GC University Lahore students are also eligible for these scholarships. This program is for under-graduate and graduate level and do not cover M.Phil or Ph.D level of studies. For Information and details please Click Here

4. The Swedish Institute, a public agency for cultural and educational exchange with individuals and institutions abroad, hereby announces a number of GUEST SCHOLARSHIPS for the academic year 2006-2007 (September 2006-May 2007). the scholarships are applied for in global competition and are open to foreign students/researchers who wish to come to Sweden as guest students and who do not intend to settle permanently in Sweden. Interested faculty members of the GCU may apply under the intimation to Registrar Office GCU Lahore. For  further information Click Here. The details regarding qualification, age etc. are as under:

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GENERAL CRITERIA

Citizenship

In principle, the Guest Scholarships are open for students from any part of the world except from the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). However, the Swedish Institute also administers a regional scholarship programme, the Visby Programme (Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Poland, Northwest Russia including Moscow and Ukraine). Applicants from these regions should submit the application within this programme only.

There are no national quotas. The Swedish Institute will distribute the scholarships as evenly as possible among applicants from different geographical areas.

Age

There is no age limit.

Study level

The scholarships are intended for students at advanced university level, for part of Ph.D. or post-doc studies at any university or university college in Sweden or for participation in a Master's Level Programme. There are no scholarships available for undergraduate studies. The scholarships cannot be granted for a complete course of study leading to a Ph.D. degree.

Study period

The maximum scholarship period is three academic years but the scholarships are usually granted for one academic year (nine months) at a time. They can also be awarded for study periods of shorter duration. The scholarships are intended to finance a temporary stay in Sweden.

Fields of study

Scholarships are granted for studies within all subjects. There are no scholarships available for learning basic Swedish.

Languages

Good knowledge of English and/or Swedish is required.

Foreign students in Sweden

Students already studying in Sweden are eligible to apply provided that they are not permanent residents, nor holders of a Swedish work permit, and they may not have been living in Sweden for more than two years when the scholarship is due to begin. (*Not applicable for EU citizens.)

Scholarship conditions

At present, the scholarships amount to SEK 8,000 per month for graduate and research students and SEK 12,000 for holders of a Ph.D. degree. Each scholarship is designed to cover the living expenses of ONE person only. There are no grants of any kind for family members. Scholarship holders from developing countries can apply for partial travel grant. The scholarship holder is insured by the Swedish Institute against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

HOW TO APPLY

Advanced University Level, Part of Ph.d. Studies and Post-doc Studies

Letter of invitation

Prior to application, the applicant must establish contact with a Swedish university department willing to accept the applicant for the proposed studies. This contact can also be made through the professor or academic adviser at the applicant's home institution.

In order to enable the Swedish host institution to consider issuing a letter of invitation, the applicant must, as a minimum requirement, clearly indicate their study or research area and include a, C.V. or resume of their previous study or research.

Request for application forms

The Swedish Institute application form must be used. Application fotms will be available on the website www.studyinsweden.se  between 1 September 2005 ---15 January 2006.

Requests for application forms can also be made from 1 September by contacting the Swedish Institute either by regular mail, fax or e-mail.

Submission of the application form

The application form should be submitted to the address below. It must reach the Swedish Institute by regular mail not later than 15 January 2006. Applications arriving after that dare will not be considered.

The form must be completed in its entirety, and all documents mentioned on the application form must be enclosed when submitted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. No enclosures will be returned.

The outcome of the applications will be announced to candidates in May/June 2006. Individual questions concerning the application procedure will not be answered.

Master's Level Programmes

Applications for a Master's Level Programme (listed in the Swedish Institute brochure Master's Level Programmes Taught in English and also available on www.studyinsweden.se) should he sent directly to the university/university college in question.

Applicants for a Master's Level Programme should clearly indicate to their application to the Master's Level Programme whether they wish to be considered for a scholarship.

The university/university college will recommend a limited nurnherof candidates for a Swedish Institute scholarship. The Swedish Institute will then make the final selection of candidates for a scholarship. In the scholarship selection process, we give priority to students who are not already pursuing a Master's Level Programme in Sweden.

Please observe that applicants to a Master's Level Programme should not apply for a scholarship directly to the Swedish Institute. Applications sent to the Swedish Institute will not be considered.

All questions concerning the application procedure for the Mater's Level Programme should be directed to the university/university college concerned.

The outcome of the applications will be announced to candidates in May/June 2006. Individual questions concerning the application procedure will not be answered.

                                                                            The Registrar

                                                                                               GC University, Lahore

5. International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest

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International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest (also known as Mathematics without Borders) is an international event guided by the international Association "Mathematiques Pour Tous" (Mathematics for all). Association was created in 1990 and now unites more than 30 countries from all over the world. Pakistan was admitted as the member of the Association in October 2004. The responsibility for conducting this international mathematics Contest in Pakistan is taken by the School of Mathematical Sciences, GC University Lahore.

The Association tries to promote exchanges between the students and teachers all over the world. Every year national and international summer-camps are organized for the winners.

Since the Contest takes place at each participating school, therefore there is no hassle of transporting the students. This is the largest International Mathematics Contest and provides an international recognition to the participating students at a very early stage in their lives. In the same time, it connects the students with the rest of the world community. Students from Grade 3 - Grade 12 are eligible to participate in the Contest.

This program is recognized to be most effective in promoting and popularizing mathematics among the school and colleges, thus giving a world-class recognition to participating students and their institutions.

TEST DETAILS:

The aim of the Kangaroo Contest is to promote the spreading of a basic mathematical culture by organizing an annual Contest. This Contest is held on the same day through out the world. The Contest is composed of just one test, no preliminary, no selection, no final test. The format of the test is 20-30 simple and attractive questions of increasing difficulty. Each question is followed by several choices of answers and only one choice is the correct one.

Date of Contest:                                16/03/2006

Last Date for Registration:               25/01/2006

Participation Fee:                               Rs. 150/-

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application along with photocopy of University ID Card and Participation Fee to the undersigned.

For past papers visit: http://www.sms.edu.pk/IKMC_sms.php

6. JICA NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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As per the instruction of HEC, the last date for submission of JICA need based scholarship form has been extended upto 12^th of June, 2006.

All those students who have obtained the scholarship forms by 29^th May, 2006 and have not yet submitted, are requested to submit their duly filled-in application forms to the undersigned by 12 June, 2006.

No form shall be entertained after the last date of submission i.e.

12 June 5, 2006.

NOTE: Kindly submit your duly filled-in application forms to the deputy Registrar (Academic) and do not send them to HEC Directly. For any further information please contact Saboor Ahmed Khan Deputy Registrar (Academic) Phone # 042-111-000-010 Ext 209, 042-9213342 Fax# 042-9213341 or E-Mail saboorahmad@gcu.edu.pk

(05-06-2006)

Deputy Registrar (Academic)

(19-06-2006)

JICA NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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HEC has offered 8 scholarships JICA Scholarship Program  as per the following breakup for the session 2006-2008.

ELIGIBILITY

All those students enrolled in M.A. and M.Sc. (2 Years) program in current session 2006-2008.

SCHEDULE

Application forms are available from the office of Case Analyst (Registrar’s office) 2^nd October to 12^th October, 2006 (during office hours).

Last date for submission of form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 19^th October, 2006.

NOTE

No form will be entertained after 19^th October, 2006 (incomplete form will be rejected).

Dy. Registrar (Academics)

(28-09-2006)

(17-10-2006)

JICA Scholarship details for GCU Students Only

HEC has offered 4 scholarships under HEC-Meritorious Need and Merit Based Program for the session 2006-2010.

Eligibility

All the students enrolled in B.Sc. Hons (Biotechnology) program in the current session 2006-2010.

Schedule

Application forms are available from the office of Case Analyst (Registrar's office) from 16th October to 2 November, 2006 (during office hours).

Last date for submission of form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 10 November, 2006

Note

No form will be entertained after 10th November, 2006 (incomplete form will be rejected)

Dy. Registrar (Academics)

(14-10-2006)

HEC-JICA Need Based Scholarship Program

The following students of M.A./M. Sc  who had applied for the above mentioned Scholarship and were short listed by the Preliminary Interview Committees are directed to appear for Institutional Scholarship Award Committee Interview along with their parents on 24th February, 2007 at 10.00 am in the Vice Chancellor’s Committee room, GC University Lahore

Basic Sciences

Social Sciences

Note: Students who fail to appear before the Institutional Scholarship Award Committee shall not be considered for the Scholarship.

                                                                        Saboor A Khan

                                                                        Dy. Registrar (Academics)

                                                                        Focal Person (13-02-2007)

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The last date of the subject scholarship program has been extend till 9th February, 2008.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Under the directions of the Honourable Governor of the Punjab the limit of income prescribed by the PAkisan Bait-ul-Mal has been enhanced from Rs. 6,000/- PM to Rs. 10,000/-.

• All the students from Intermediate to Masters level classes are eligible to apply whose family income is not more than Rs. 10,000/- PM

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid office during office hours.

• Last date for submission of application form (complete in all respects) is 09 February, 2008.

NOTE:

• No form will be entertained after deadline (incomplete form will be rejected).

• The Scholarship is for one year only, and those who have received this Scholarship last year and are still students of GCU may apply again for the current year.

• Those who have already applied need not apply again.

Dy. Registrar (A & E)/

Focal Person (HEC)

SFAC Contacts:

saboorahmed@gcu.edu.pk

caseanalystsfao@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(29-01-2008)

1. NBP Student Loan Scheme

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Pursuant to the announcement made by the Federal Finance Minister in his 2001-2002 budget speech, a STUDENTS LOAN SCHEME (SLS) for Education was launched by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with major commercial banks of Pakistan (NBP, HBL, UBL, MCB and ABL). Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided by way of Interest Free Loans to the meritorious students who have financial constraints for pursuing their studies in Scientific, Technical and Professional education within Pakistan.

The Scheme is being administered by a high powered committee comprising Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Presidents of the commercial banks and Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan.

ELIGIBILITY

Under the scheme the students are eligible to apply for loans provided:

1. He/she has obtained admission on merit in the approved universities/ colleges of the public sector mentioned hereunder.

2. he/she falls at the time of admission within the age bracket of:-

3. he/she has secured 70% marks in the last public examination

4. he/she has undertaken the study of the subject given below

5. he/she is unable to pursue studies due to financial constraints.

TYPES OF LOAN

The loan facility will be available for entire duration of the study for:-

REPAYMENT

The maximum period of repayment of loan is 10-Years from the date of disbursement of first installment .The borrower shall repay the loan in monthly installment after six months from the date of first employment or one year from the date of completion of studies, which ever is earlier.

Under the Scheme, loans are available in the following subjects.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Application Forms are available at the designated branches mentioned above or may be downloaded from National Bank of Pakistan website www.nbp.com.pk/StudentLoan

• Applicants are required to submit/send their applications, duly completed, to the designated branches indicated against Universities/ Colleges latest by 28th February 2006.

• Those who are already enjoying this facility need not to be applied.

• For further clarification and guidance, applicant(s) may contact
  
  Mr. Muhammad Riaz Khokhar,
  Executive Vice President or Mr. Shamim Iqbal, Vice President,
  Students Loan Wing,
  National Bank of Pakistan,
  Head Office, Karachi
  Telephone No.021-9212714 and 9212100- Ext.2637.

Zubaidda Khanam Scholarship for Intermediate Students

Zubaida Khanam Trust is offering scholarship for the needy students of Intermediates for the current session 2007-2008.

ELIGIBILITY:

• All the deserving and needy students from Intermediate (F.A./F.Sc. ICS) are eligible to apply.

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (from Ms. Andleeb Anwar Sardar) during office hours.

• Last date for submission of application form (complete in all respects) is 10^th November, 2007.

NOTE:

• No form will be entertained after deadline.

• Incomplete form will be rejected.

Dy. Registrar (A & E)/

Focal Person (HEC)

SFAC Contacts:

saboorahmed@gcu.edu.pk

caseanalystsfao@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(01-11-07)

INTERNAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF GCU WHO ARE FROM DISTRICT NAROWAL

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the eligible students of Narowal District.

ELIGIBILITY

All the students of GCU from Narowal District who have passed their SSC (Matric, Intermediate (F.A./F.Sc.) examination (1^st Annual/Spring) 2007 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Narowal, B.A./B.Sc. examination (1^st Annual/Spring) 2007 from Punjab University, and have joined next classes in GCU in the year 2007.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship application forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid office (from Ms. Andleeb Anwar Sardar, Registrar’s Office) from 24^th January, 2008 to 09^th February, 2008 (during office hours).

• Last date for submission of dully filled in application form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 09^th February, 2008.

NOTE:

No application form will be entertained after 09^th February, 2008 (incomplete form will be rejected)

Saboor A. Khan

Dy. Registrar

Focal Person (SFAO)

(24-01-2008)

INTERNAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF GCU WHO ARE FROM DISTRICT MIANWALI

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the eligible students of Mianwali District.

ELIGIBILITY

All the students of GCU from Mianwali District who have passed their SSC (Matric, Intermediate (F.A./F.Sc.) examination (1^st Annual/Spring) 2007 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha, B.A./B.Sc. examination (1^st Annual/Spring) 2007 from Punjab University, Lahore an