Scholarships for PhD, Split Site PhD and Post Doctoral Fellowships, Tenable in UK in 2011

Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD, Split Site PhD and Post Doctoral Fellowships, Tenable in UK in 2011
Introduction
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the oldest and most prestigious schemes of its kind in the world. It was established at the first Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in 1959. Over 25,000 Commonwealth citizens have held awards - many going on to reach the very highest levels of their profession.
The scheme envisages the following programs in different fields:
• PhD Scholarship Program
• Split-Site Doctoral Research Scholarship Program
• Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
Applications are invited, through HEC, from Pakistani/AJK nationals, fulfilling eligibility criteria on or before close of the deadlines etc.

Objectives
The objectives of the scheme are:
1. To combine academic excellence with the desire to make a real difference in some of the world's poorest countries.
2. To establish the standards for selection of scholars between the developing and developed countries by involving both home and host country.
3. To stimulate research and development activities in developing countries of the world.
4. To provide the highly professional environment to the scholars from all over the world.
Eligibility Criteria
Click on the relevant link, mentioned below:
PhD Scholarship Scheme
Split-PhD Scholarship Scheme
Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
General Information on Merit Evaluation Formula
Merit would be formulated on the basis of “Merit Evaluation Formula”. For details visit the following link to evaluate your academic merit:
In case of multiple degrees, only that degree will be considered for merit evaluation & eligibility criteria, which is relevant to your proposed field of study.

HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF)
Annual System
For those candidates who have bachelor degree (14 & 15 years) and MSc degree (16 years)

Degree / Certificate % Marks
>=90 >=80 >=70 >=60 >=50
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level
(10 years) 20 18 16 14 5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level
(12 years) 20 18 16 14 5
Bachelors (BA, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), etc) (14 & 15 years) 18 16 14 8 3
Masters (e.g. MA, LLB, MSc , etc) (16 & 17 years) 18 16 14 8 3
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work) 14 12 10 6 2
Maximum Possible 90 80 70 50 18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points
For those candidates who have 16 years bachelor degree
Degree / Certificate % Marks
>=90 >=80 >=70 >=60 >=50
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level
(10 years) 20 18 16 14 5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level
(12 years) 20 18 16 14 5
Bachelors (B.E, MBBS B.Sc(Hons), etc) (16 & 17 years) 36 32 28 16 6
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work) 14 12 10 6 2
Maximum Possible 90 80 70 50 18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

CGPA System
For those candidates who have bachelor degree (14 & 15 years) and MSc degree (16 years)

Degree / Certificate CGPA out of 4
3.63-4.00 3.25-3.62 2.88-3.24 2.50-2.87 1.80-2.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level
(10 years) 20 18 16 14 5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level
(12 years) 20 18 16 14 5
Bachelors (BA, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), etc) (14 & 15 years) 18 16 14 8 3
Masters (e.g. MA, MSc , LLB etc) (16 & 17 years) 18 16 14 8 3
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work) 14 12 10 6 2
Maximum Possible 90 80 70 50 18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points
For those candidates who have 16 years bachelor degree

Degree / Certificate CGPA out of 4
3.63-4.00 3.25-3.62 2.88-3.24 2.50-2.87 1.80-2.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level
(10 years) 20 18 16 14 5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level
(12 years) 20 18 16 14 5
Bachelors (B.E, MBBS B.Sc(Hons), etc) (16 & 17 years) 36 32 28 16 6
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work) 14 12 10 6 2
Maximum Possible 90 80 70 50 18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

CGPA System
For those candidates who have bachelor degree (14 & 15 years) and MSc degree (16 years)

Degree / Certificate CGPA out of 5
4.63-5.00 4.25-4.62 3.88-4.24 3.5-3.87 2.8-3.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level
(10 years) 20 18 16 14 5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level
(12 years) 20 18 16 14 5
Bachelors (BA, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), etc) (14 & 15 years) 18 16 14 8 3
Masters (e.g. MA, MSc ,LLB etc) (16 & 17 years) 18 16 14 8 3
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work) 14 12 10 6 2
Maximum Possible 90 80 70 50 18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points



For those candidates who have 16 years bachelor degree

CGPA out of 5
4.63-5.00 4.25-4.62 3.88-4.24 3.5-3.87 2.8-3.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level
(10 years) 20 18 16 14 5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level
(12 years) 20 18 16 14 5
Bachelors (B.E, MBBS B.Sc(Hons), etc) (16 & 17 years) 36 32 28 16 6
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work) 14 12 10 6 2
Maximum Possible 90 80 70 50 18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks on the scale of 4.00

GPA % Marks
3.63-4.00 90-100
3.25-3.62 80-89
2.88-3.24 70-79
2.50-2.87 60-69
1.80-2.49 50-59
1.00-1,79 40-49
0.00-099 Below 40

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks on the scale of 5.00

GPA % Marks
4.63-5.00 90-100
4.25-4.62 80-89
3.88-4.24 70-79
3.5-3.87 60-69
2.8-3.49 50-59
2.00-2.79 40-49
1.00-1.99 Below 40


How to increase chances of selection
If the applicant, nominated by HEC, ensures that the following points are properly full filled than the chances of the selection, by the Commonwealth Commission UK, increases:
1. The Online Commonwealth Application form is filled completely and properly, with no ambiguity in it.
2. Ensure that the references provided in the online application form are active and send reply on time to the queries made by the Commonwealth Commission UK, directly, through email or postal mail.
3. The print / hard copy of the Online Commonwealth Application form is verified / stamped by the Vice Chancellor / Registrar / Head of the University.
4. Proper Acceptance / Host / Admission letter from prestigious UK University is provided.
5. The Academic IELTS taken within the time period from 1st October, 2010 to 31st March 2011, with overall score of 7.0, with 7.0 in speaking and 6.0 in listening, reading and writing, is provided, in case the required score is not achieved then retake the IELTS examination within the prescribed time period.
6. Proof of approval of research proposal is atttached, in case of Split-PhD.
7. The application is forwarded by Vice Chancellor / Registrar / Head of the University.
8. The SSC and HSSC Certificates / Transcripts attested by IBCC and Degrees of Bachelor, Masters and PhD attested by HEC.
How to Apply
How to Send Application Form?
1. You are required to submit two types of application forms to HEC, as described below
2. Fill the Commonwealth application form online, through Electronic Application System (EAS), and apply for your required program, from http://www.cscuk.org.uk/apply.asp
3. Select Higher Education Commission as your nominating agency while filling Online Commonwealth application Form.
4. Download HEC Application Form (for respective scholarship program):
 HEC application form for Post Doctoral program
 HEC application form for Split Site program
 HEC application form for PhD
5. Attach attested copies of all the documents and Annexure, as mentioned in the Application Form, available on the above referred website. All bachelors and above level degrees obtained from Pakistani Universities and foreign universities MUST be verified by Accreditation and Attestation (A&A) Division of HEC. Click here to see the Link to concerned website.
6. All payments are to be made to HEC through HBL online facility. This facility is available in all branches of Habib Bank Ltd. A separate bank Account No. 17427900133401 is being maintained for the purpose. A proforma for depositing funds is available at www.hec.gov.pk/payment
7. Attach portion of payment receipt (in Original), of HBL online payment facility of amount Rs. 300/- non-refundable, made in favor of HEC, Islamabad
8. Applicants are advised to initiate their admission process simultaneously and to start making communication with UK universities/supervisors, now.
9. Attach one (01) print of online Commonwealth application Form, along with all the annexure, as described in the form.
10. Attach one (01) copy of respective HEC application Form (for use by HEC), with all annexure.
11. Attach Three (3) Copies of Research proposal.
12. Incomplete forms will NOT be accepted.
How to prepare Application Package?
Kindly read each and every instruction very carefully to prepare a good application package.
1. Fill online Commonwealth Application form, through Electronic Application System (EAS), and then take a print of it, after getting it signed by the Vice Chancellor / Head of the University then make 7 photocopies of it. Retain one copy with you, alongwith photocopies of supporting documents to be attached with, and out of remaining six (6) copies send only three (03) copies, alongwith supporting documents to HEC, each set properly should be properly binded.E.HEC
2. Fill one (01) HEC Application Form in original using computer typing and send to HEC alongwith supporting documents.
3. Properly bind each set of application form. Lose papers or untidy application package should be avoided. Applications with loose papers / not in properly binding will not be entertained.
4. Avoid sending lose documents / Annexures, after sending application package, hence one complete in all respect set of application be sent.
5. Do not forget to obtain signature, approval, stamp of your organization’s competent authority or VC of your employing university where you are currently employed/studying in case of Split PhD, (which ever applicable) on the second page of the Commonwealth UK Application Form. This is a MANDATORY condition, while sending application to HEC.
6. Order of forms and papers:
 HEC Application Form with all academic documents in ascending order, starting from 10th grade
 Three (03) online Commonwealth UK Application form with all academic documents in ascending order, starting from 10th grade.
(Please be noted that preparing an appropriate application package, neatly as per instructions, is the first step towards your journey for higher studies)
Deadline for Sending Application:
Commonwealth UK does not accept direct applications. All nominations from Pakistan will be routed via HEC. Kindly send the Application Forms (mentioned) for the said scholarship as mentioned, on or before 20th October, 2010 to the undersigned on the address given below Postal Address:

Asif Kaleem Malik
Project Manager (FFSP/CW-UK)
Higher Education Commission
HRD Division
Sector H-9, Islamabad
Other Related Information
In case you need additional information, you may contact on our e-mail: cw-uk@hec.gov.pk
However, before sending your query, kindly make sure that you have gone through the information, uploaded here.
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Phone calls to know about status or receipt of applications and personal visits are not welcomed.
The decision of nominating agency i.e. HEC will be final and non-challengeable. Further details can be obtained from commonwealth application form and web-page: www.cscuk.org.uk

However while routing application through HEC you are required to follow the instructions, as appearing on HEC’s website.