Pakistan 50th Anniversary Fund

Session 2015/2016

Eligibility
Applicants must be Pakistan nationals and have at least a first class honours degree from a recognised Pakistan
University. Since this scholarship is offered on the basis of financial need, candidates with multiple degrees will
NOT be considered. Candidates should not previously have studied in the UK. Applicants must return to Pakistan
for a period of 5 years at the end of their studies. They will be expected to serve their country and apply their
learning in Pakistan. Candidates will not be permitted to undertake further study on completion of their Masters
degree. They must also be sufficiently fluent in written and oral English to pursue their proposed studies
immediately. Candidates should also have relevant work experience.
If scholarship holders do not return home at the end of their award and serve in Pakistan for five years, the
Scholarship must be paid back in full.
General Information
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of Pakistan, scholarships will be awarded by
the University of Strathclyde from funds donated by the late Mr Yaqub Ali through the Scottish Pakistani Association
to the University of Strathclyde Foundation.
Aims
The aim of the Fund is to provide an opportunity for study in the UK for well qualified students from Pakistan who
do not have the financial means to pay for this opportunity to study in the UK.
Level of Study/Duration
Awards will be for one-year taught postgraduate courses.
Subjects
Priority will be given to subjects in the areas of engineering, science, technology and business management or any
other subject, which the partners deem acceptable or which cannot be pursued adequately in Pakistan.
Number of Awards
For the academic year 2015/2016 one award will be offered.
Costs
The scholarship will meet the full costs of the candidate's study in Scotland, including travel to Glasgow and return,
maintenance and other allowances. No additional allowances will be paid for a spouse or other dependants.
Application and Selection
Applicants must submit the required details of family income and supporting documents (see checklist below).
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. No further reminder will
be sent. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide further evidence of family income.
Checklist:
Personal Supporting Statement
Degree Transcript and Qualifications
2 Academic References
Last 3 months Utility Bills for electricity, gas water and telephone

Scholarship application forms can be downloaded from:

http://www.strath.ac.uk/rio/postgraduatescholarships/award_27642_en.html Closing date for the receipt of
applications is 16 February 2015. Applications (preferably PDF) should be sent by email to:
Pakistan-scholarship-application@strath.ac.uk . CANDIDATES WHO HAVE NOT ALREADY APPLIED TO THE
UNIVERSITY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY MUST ALSO SEND A COMPLETED POSTGRADUATE
APPLICATION FORM. Application/admission information is available at:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduateapplications/
The University will be the judge of academic calibre and will produce a shortlist of candidates for the approval of the
Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates may be requested to attend an interview with the Selection Committee
in Pakistan in May 2015.

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Scholarship Application
Session 2015/2016

It is essential that applicants complete ALL sections.

Dr / Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms

Admission Number (if known):

Surname:
First Name(s):
Date of Birth:
Home Address:

Contact Address
(if different from above):

Email address
for correspondence:
Emergency Contact Details:
Telephone
Email
Please note that you may need to be contacted at very short notice and it is essential that you supply an
emergency contact details. Courier letters cannot be delivered to PO Boxes.
Have you applied for any Yes / No
other Scholarship or
Bursary?
If Yes, please give details:

How did you hear about the

Scholarship?

The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, number SC015263.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates are expected to have at least a FIRST CLASS DEGREE or equivalent. Candidates must
enclose a copy of their Degree Transcript and Qualifications with this application form.
Institution

Qualifications

Class / Grade

Date Obtained

EMPLOYMENT:
Are you currently employed?

Yes / No

Please give details of your employment history:

From

To

Post Held

Monthly Salary

Name and address of employer:

Are you currently studying?

Yes / No

If Yes, please give details:

Which course have to applied for:

Course Title and
Subject

Length

Start Date

Finishing Date

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
Fathers Occupation and Annual Salary (including Pension)
If no income, please state reason.
Occupation

Salary

Mothers Occupation and Annual Salary (including Pension)

If no income, please state reason.
Occupation

Salary

Provide information about you and your siblings:

Full Name

Age
(in
years)

School/College/
University (if still
studying)

Annual Fee
(in Rs)

Scholarships Parents
Received (in Contribution
Rs)
(in Rs)

Provide information about your familys financial circumstances:

Assets Title

Asset
Ownership*

Current Value
(in Rs)

Area (in
Kanals/Marlas
or Sq.Feet)

Location

Annual Income
(in Rs)

* in this column provide information on who owns the asset eg, father, mother, brother, grandfather etc.

APPLICATION
WHEN SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, YOU MUST PROVIDE SUPPORTING PAPERWORK:
Personal Supporting Statement
Degree Transcript and Qualifications
2 Academic References
Last 3 months Utility Bills for electricity, gas water and telephone

YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT PROVIDED.
Shortlisted applicants will also be required to provide income certificates of all earning family members
and bank statements (for the last year) for all family members/family businesses.
If your application for a Scholarship is unsuccessful, how do you intend to fund your studies at the
University of Strathclyde?

Have you previously applied for this Scholarship?

If Yes, give details of year(s).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERSONAL SUPPORTING STATEMENT:

Please give information in support of your application including:

How you see your future developing?

How will you apply what you have learned on return to Pakistan?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

(continue on a separate A4 sheet if necessary)

I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and true.
Signature:. Date:..

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DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE

I, .. declare that:
1. I am a National of Pakistan presently resident in Pakistan; I am not at present living or studying in a
developed country;
2. I have not undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country;
3. Neither I nor my family have sufficient funds to pay for my study in the United Kingdom and without this
award I should not be able to do so;
4. I shall return to Pakistan at the end of my studies at Strathclyde and serve there for 5 years;
5. I shall provide the University of Strathclyde with an annual report of my progress.
6. I understand that if I do not abide by the terms of this Scholarship, I may be asked to repay the award in
full.

Signed by me:

at (place):

On (date):

In the presence of the undernoted witnesses.

Signed:

Date:

Name of Witness 1:

Address:

Signature:

Name of Witness 2:

Address:

Signature:

Candidates are advised that false declarations will cause an award to be terminated even if the course of
study has by then started. The failure of the candidate to fulfil the commitment referred to in paragraph 4
above, or making false declaration, will be treated with the utmost seriousness. In such circumstances,
the candidate will also be required to refund any payments already made in connection with the award.