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

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

Last date for submission of online application: 30th October 2024

The Government of Pakistan is offering scholarships to Afghan youth for their capacity building by providing quality education to 4,500 students in various fields, including Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Management, and Computer Science. The aim of this scheme is to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan and enhance people-to-people contact between both neighboring states. The 4,500 Afghan scholarships cover living allowance, book allowance, hostel fees, and university tuition fees.

Scholarship Levels:

• Undergraduate Level
• Graduate Level (MS/M.Phil.)
• PhD Level

Objectives:

The specific objectives of the project include:

• Sponsoring Afghan students for quality education.
• Establishing professional linkages between the institutions of the two countries.
• Promoting human resource development for the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
• Developing people-to-people contacts between the two neighboring countries.
• Creating goodwill for Pakistan among the people of Afghanistan.
• Providing an opportunity for Pakistani universities to attract students from neighboring countries for quality education.

Eligibility Criteria:

Afghan nationals with a strong academic background are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Undergraduate:

• Applicants must have completed 12 years or equivalent education.
• The age limit is 17-23 years before the closing date of the application.
• 60% marks are required for general subjects according to the IBCC Pakistan equivalency formula.
• 65% marks are required for Medical & Engineering subjects.

MS/M.Phil.:

• Maximum age limit: 35 years at the time of the application closing.
• Candidates must have completed 16 years of education.
• A minimum of 2.5 CGPA or equivalent out of 4.0 is required in the Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (16 years of education).

PhD:

• The age limit is 35 years for non-faculty members and 40 years for faculty members.
• Candidates must have completed 18 years of education.
• A minimum of 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0 is required in the MS/M.Phil. degree.