ISLAMABAD:Government of Cuba through Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has offered one undergraduate scholarship in field of Medicine (MBBS) for Pakistani nationals for the Year 2022-23.
According to sources, as per basic eligibility criteria, at least 70 percent or above marks are required in F.Sc. /A level (Pre-Medical) & 60 percent or above marks in SSC/Matric (O level).
Result awaiting candidates are not eligible to apply as HEC require final score for merit.All Pakistani/AJK nationals, aged between 18-25 years as on closing dates of application are eligible to apply.
Under selection criteria process, candidates must apply online at HEC website: https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk/#/auth/login. After registering and filling your profile, please select “Learning Opportunities Abroad”. After submission of the application, get its printed copy to be signed by applicant. HEC online application portal shall close on 12th September 2022 (04.00 PM).
It is to mention here that deadline to apply online at HEC e-portal is on or before 12th September 2022. The final selection will be based on Merit Formula 50% FSC + 50% Matric marks.
Sharing the details of funding, the sources revealed that the government of Cuba will borne following expenses:
Tuition fees (Hostel accommodation & toiletries), Food (as per rules of Cuba) Contribution to living expenses in form of Stipend (100 Cuban Pesos per month). However, other expenses like round trip air-tickets, buying of halal food, medical insurance (disease or other causes) and visa fee shall be borne by the student/guardian.
However, a one time grant of Rs 300,000/- shall be provided to scholarship awardee after his departure to Cuba (Scholar should have a working bank account in Pakistan).
It is to worth mentioning here that this scholarship is funded by Cuban Government hence NO additional financial responsibility will be on part of Higher Education Commission, Pakistan in any case.