Hanns Seidel Scholarship Program (HSSP) 2024 for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Opportunity Detail

  • Language Requirement  Not required 
  • Gender  Male Female 
  • Level   Bachelor  Master 
  • Number of Opportunity:  30
  • Eligible Region/Countries 

    Afghanistan

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  • Medium of Instruction  English 
  • Opportunity ID  1835
  • Funding Type  Fully Funded 
  • Duration  2 to 4 years
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Opportunity Description

Hanns Seidel Foundation-HFS‘s flagship project, the Hanns Seidel Scholarship Program (HSSP), applications are open to Afghan Refugees in Pakistan for 2024.

HSSP is available to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and aims to improve regional stability in Pakistan-Afghanistan. This program provides long-term support to young, talented Afghan students registered as refugees in Pakistan and enrolled in Pakistani universities.

These Afghan students will be able to fund their university educations, receive additional training in critical areas in addition to their studies, gain valuable professional experience through on-the-job training, and use their newly gained knowledge. HSF Pakistan and the National Dialogue Forum are implementing the HSSP in the broader Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral dialogue.

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HSF Pakistan partner organizations and the HSF Country Office will provide conceptual support for all scholarships. Moreover, they provide democratic education, academic work, tolerance, conflict resolution, and social cohesion will all benefit from this additional assistance. Workshops, dialogues, and cultural and athletic activities will be all toward achieving this goal. They will talk about social cohesion, human rights, equality, subsidiarity, political systems, digital skills, rhetoric, soft skills, and academic methodological expertise, among other things.

Important Details

Number of Opportunities: 30 per year

Program Duration: 2 to 4 years

Study Level: Bachelor’s and Masters

Funding Type: Fully funded

Eligible Gender: Male/Female

Target Group: Afghan Refugees in Pakistan (POR (Proof of Registration) cardholder.)

Implementers: HSF Pakistan and the National Dialogue Forum

Benefits of the Hanns Seidel Scholarship Program

The scholarship covers the following costs:

  • Each student receives a scholarship grant of 33,000 PKR every month.
  • For academic purposes, each scholarship recipient will receive one laptop (must be returned to HSF before the end of the funding period)
  • As conceptual support, there have been numerous HSSP training events and activities.
  • On-the-job training to prepare Afghan refugee students for future careers in their native country.
  • These privileges are usually available until the current degree program completion.
  • The application period is a long year, and there is no specific deadline.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Hanns Seidel Scholarship Program, applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants should be POR cardholders from Afghanistan who live in Pakistan.
  • Must have enrolled in a full-time academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate) in Pakistan at any Higher Education Commission-recognized university.
  • Outstanding academic achievements
  • Social involvement, such as contributions to Pakistan’s refugee community
  • Willingness to participate in HSF Pakistan, National Dialogue Forum, and their partners’ democratic, academic, and professional training programs
  • Interest in preparing for and attending regional stability-related national and international events

Required Documents

Applicants should submit the following documents as part of their application package in a single PDF file:

  • Filled Application Form
  • One Cover Letter with a maximum of two pages describing why the applicant would be a perfect fit and worthy recipient of this scholarship, including all academic achievements, social activities, accomplishments, and plans)
  • Update one page CV in maximum.
  • An academic advisor’s brief letter of support is a maximum of two pages with a letterhead.
  • One passport-size photograph
  • Scan of POR with Proof of Verification from the NADRA office
  • A scan of matriculation and intermediate diplomas (equivalence certificates for students who have studied at Afghan schools)
  • Proof of enrollment in a Pakistani university approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
  • Previous semester’s transcripts
  • Other similar supporting documents

How do you apply for the Hanns Seidel Scholarship Program?

Applicants should fill out an online form including all the above documents as a single PDF file and in the correct order (1-9). Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Please follow these guidelines:

  • Carefully fill out the application form with accurate and complete information. Providing false information will lead to disqualification from future scholarship opportunities.
  • Submit the completed document digitally.
  • Include clear, readable colored copies of all required documents.
  • Answer all questions; use “N/A” for those not applicable.

 

 

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Notes:

  • Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents to the interview. Failure to do so will result in interview disqualification.
  • Compliance with formal requirements is essential for application consideration.
  • Female and transgender Afghan refugee students are encouraged to apply.
  • Application calls occur periodically based on grant availability.
  • Decisions on scholarship grants are made after a thorough evaluation of applications and fund availability.
  • Due to high application volumes, response times from HSSP may be lengthy.
  • Applicants already receiving certain scholarships are ineligible for HSSP.
  • HSSP Alumni join HSF Pakistan’s Young Leaders Network.
  • Top-performing students may have the opportunity to pursue their advanced studies in Germany.

 

Please read more about the Hanns Seidel Scholarship for Afghan refugees in Pakistan on the HSS official website. Refer to the FAQ page for any doubts or questions.

 

 

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