Introduction:
The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls funds graduate studies for Pakistani women in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan. Funded by the Scottish Government, these grants aim to make higher education more accessible to women, supporting them in achieving their potential and ambition.
British Council will administer the scheme in Pakistan and coordinate with selected scholars and universities either directly or through nominated university focal persons.
Degree Levels:
The Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme Scotland Pakistan Scholarship for Young Women and Girls is available for candidates pursuing either:
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Undergraduate level for a four-year’s bachelor’s degree in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan.
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Master’s levels degree with a maximum two-year master’s/MPhil degree in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan.
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The Award/Benefits:
Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls Scheme will facilitate award-holders with the following:
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Tuition fees for courses in eligible fields
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University hostel costs (where applicable)
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Travel to and from home to university two times a year for students staying in on-campus hostels
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Subject Areas:
The scholarship will cover a four-year bachelor’s degree at an HEC-recognized Pakistani university in one of the following subject areas only:
Education
Eligibility Criteria:
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Be Pakistani nationals currently residing in Pakistan
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Be pursuing a two year master’s degree or four years bachelors degree in the above listed subject areas
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Young women with disabilities, from rural areas and/or minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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Hold a confirmed admission offer from an HEC recognized university in Pakistan
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These scholarships are open to female applicants only.
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Deadline for applications is 30 September 2024
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Description:
I am directed to refer to a letter from the Head International Office of CUI (No. 19(67-34)/CUI/IO/4/2021) dated August 8, 2024, as well as an email of this Office of August 9, 2024, concerning the MoU between CUI and University of Regina, Canada.
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship opportunity, intimated by the University of Regina to CUI via the appended email, represents a distinguished platform for our undergraduate students, offering not only the MITACS projects but potentially further significant prospects as well. In light of this, we would request the kind cooperation of your good selves in requesting the focal persons of your respective campus/department in ensuring that this important information is duly disseminated among the undergraduate students of CUI.
Comprehensive details regarding the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship – Call for Participants for Spring/Summer 2025 Engineering Projects (Undergraduate) may be accessed via the following link:
Deadline for submission of applications is: September 18, 2024, 13:00 Pacific Time.
Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Eligible institutions in Pakistan: Please refer to the list of eligible institutions – no additional institutions may be considered.
- Citizenship requirement: None.
- Eligible applicants:
- Full-time undergraduate students or those enrolled in a combined undergraduate-Master’s program.
- Graduating between December 2024 and December 2025.
- Students enrolled solely in a Master’s program are not eligible.
- Eligible disciplines: All.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA): 80%.
- Language proficiency examination requirement: None.
- Additional requirements: None.
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Applications are now open for Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work to recognize and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities.
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work celebrate the contribution of young people to achieving global development goals. Each year an outstanding entrant is named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year, with regional awards given for Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean and Americas, Africa and Europe.
This year, the Commonwealth Foundation and the Khalili Foundation have joined as partners for the 2025 Awards to offer additional grants and prizes to eligible applicants.
Objectives
- Highlight Contributions: Recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of young people in promoting a future built on fairness, peace, prosperity, and sustainability. This includes efforts toward achieving the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Encourage Youth-Led Development: Foster an environment that encourages and sustains investments in youth-led development initiatives, empowering young leaders to drive change in their communities.
- Showcase Talent and Creativity: Illustrate the depth and breadth of talent, commitment, and creativity among young people across the Commonwealth by sharing nominees’ success stories, thereby inspiring others.
- Motivate and Challenge Young People: Motivate, encourage, and challenge young people to set high standards for their work and service at community, national, regional, or international levels.
- Provide Special Recognition and Support: In partnership with the Commonwealth Foundation, offer special recognition to outstanding young individuals, with the potential to award Capacity Strengthening Grants to selected regional finalists. These grants are contingent upon successful reporting and assessment.
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Recognize Peace and Development Efforts: In partnership with the Khalili Foundation, support the recognition of three Peace and Development Prizes for eligible young changemakers, celebrating their contributions to creating a more peaceful and equitable world.
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Funding Information
- The 20 Regional Finalists will each receive a £1,000 grant, a trophy and a certificate.
- The 5 Regional Winners will receive an additional £2,000 (a total of £3,000) a trophy and a certificate.
- The Pan-Commonwealth Winner will receive an additional £2,000 (a total of £5,000) a trophy and a certificate.
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Eligibility Criteria
- There will be four finalists for each Commonwealth region with the top entries receiving the Regional Winner Award. The top Regional Winner will receive the Pan-Commonwealth Award and be named the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2025.
- The nominee must have been engaged in development work for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity.
- The nominee must be a Commonwealth citizen and the development work must be taking place in a Commonwealth member country.
- The nominee be aged 15 to 29 years old on 31 December 2024 and
- Individuals can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone who can accurately describe their development work.
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Business International Office
I am directed to forward the appended email regarding an exciting opportunity for students in the Cyber Security field. Leading Edge Skills (LES), a prestigious IT company based in Silicon Valley, California, is offering specialized training programs designed to align with the current job market demands. Their programs are known for their efficiency and high quality, delivered by top industry professionals.
In this context, it is requested to:
It is pertinent to mention here that last year, eight of our students were awarded scholarships for similar programs (four in Cyber Security and four in Data Analytics).
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