The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan  has announced the opening of applications for fully funded Master’s scholarships, sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), for the academic year 2024. These scholarships are available to female and male Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan who wish to pursue a two-year Master’s program at any Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university. The main objective of this scholarship program is to promote academic and scientific advancement by providing high-degree opportunities for students who aspire to become academic and professional leaders, both regionally and globally. The scholarship program is open to females and male from all disciplines and is funded by the DAAD, with funds provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany. The awarding of scholarships is subject to the availability of funds.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 11 February 2024
• Funding Type: Fully funded by DAAD
• Organizer: Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan
• Eligible Countries: Afghanistan
• Eligible Gender: Female/Male
• Target Group: Afghan refugees with valid Proof of Registration (POR) from SAFRON in Pakistan
• Field: Open for all disciplines
• Study Level: Two years Master’s degree
• Host Country: Pakistan

Benefits and Financial Aids

The Master’s degree scholarship is fully funded by DAAD, covering:

• Tuition fees and
• Providing financial support to successful candidates.
• The award of scholarships is dependent upon the availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria in order to apply to DAAD EFFAL Scholarships:

• Be a female or male Afghan refugee residing in Pakistan with a valid Proof of Registration (POR) Card from The Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON).
• Completion evidence from an HEC-recognized undergraduate degree (16 years of education) with a minimum CGPA of 2.5
• Result-awaiting students are not eligible to apply.
• Successful completion of undergraduate degree or enrollment in the first semester of a two-year Master’s program in an HEC-recognized university
• Applicants should not concurrently be beneficiaries of any other academic scholarship or assistance while participating in the DAAD-funded Master’s scholarship program.

Required Documents

Please prepare to have these documents available to apply for the Pakistan-DAAD Master Scholarships for Female  and Male Afghan Refugees:

• Applicants should submit a valid Proof of Registration (POR) Card from SAFRON
• Copy of matriculation and intermediate certificate with DMC
• Academic transcripts of the undergraduate degree
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of motivation or Personal statement
• Proof of enrollment (if available)
• Any other documents specified by the HEC for the application process

Selection Process

The selection process is merit-based, considering academic credentials and a selection interview. The HEC will assess the qualifications of the candidates and conduct interviews to determine the most deserving recipients of the DAAD-funded Master’s scholarships.

How to Apply?

Prospective applicants should submit their online application with academic credentials through the link below:

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For further details about this scholarship, please check the official website of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan or contact Jehanzeb Khan at [email protected] or call 0925190408036.

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