Science Talent Farming Scheme HEC Scholarship Program 2017 for Undergraduate Program for Support Bachelor Level Studies Complete Details Application Deadline 16-07-2017 Apply Online Now by Higher Education Commission
Apply online at http://eportal.hec.gov.pk/ on or before 16th July, 2017.
Eligibility Criteria Overview:
Science Talent Farming Scheme (STFS) for Undergraduate Program-HEC
Overview of the Scheme
The main theme of the scheme is that the scholars who have aptitude towards science and are outstanding in their studies could be productive scientists for future by developing their critical thinking skills. The intellectual capacity of Pakistani youth is not less than any other nation rather has more potential if enabling environment and resources are provided. Following additional interventions shall be made along with formal education to groom the scholars under the scheme.
Specialized Interventions
- The scholars shall be provided laptop once during the studies for online access to the latest research in their respective fields.
- A three to four months/Semester long non credit hour language course shall be arranged in the selected universities during the first year of studies for the scholars under the scheme to enhance their spoken and expression skills of English Language.
- Every scholar shall appear in the IELTS/TOEFL examination conducted by relevant organizations periodically within six months’ time period after the completion of English language course to measure his/her language proficiency.
- A special summer semester shall be arranged for the scholars at participating universities to attend the lectures and to carryout research activities during the second year of study. Scholars shall be encouraged to design the proposal for the final year project.
- One hundred outstanding scholars shall be sent abroad each year in the third year of their study to attend a semester at a high ranking foreign university of technologically advanced country in their respective field of study.
- Research Project shall be mandatory for all Scholars in their final year of BS studies under the Science Talent Farming Scheme. The scholars are expected to start designing the research project in the second year of studies. The universities shall be asked to provide the lab facilities and supervision during the summer vacations.
NOTE: HEC has the right to amend and revise the interventions at any stage and all terms and conditions shall be applicable to the selected scholars.
Science Talent Farming Scheme HEC Scholarship Program 2017 for Undergraduate Program for Support Bachelor Level Studies Complete Details Application Deadline 16-07-2017 Apply Online Now by Higher Education Commission