Pakistani folk music is based on centuries old melodies and traditional instruments. Chamta is one of them. It is a very simple instrument made of hardend steel having two prongs which are played with the melody of the song. One of the most popular Chamta Singer was “Alam Lohar” (Alam Blacksmith), who was a classic. Him most popular song “Teri Main Gawan Jugni” “I will sing in your praise damsel”
The Image Shows a folk Singer playing Chamta in Islamabad
Study for a Ph.D. in the United States! This information is taken from http://www.usefpakistan.org/FulbrightHECUSAID.html and presened here for the benefit of our readers. Please consult the above web site fo complete details.
Fulbright Scholarship was Created in the aftermath of the Second World War through the efforts of Senator Fulbright, The Fulbright Program promotes peace and understanding through educational exchange. The senator believed that this would be an essential vehicle for mutual understanding between individuals, institutions and future leaders. According to the Fulbright website, the Fulbright Program with the Philippines “is the world’s oldest continuous Fulbright program. The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) was established on March 23, 1948.” But it now has limited funding, making it almost impossible for Filipino students to enroll in Ivy-league universities.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission was created by treaty on 22 September 1948, and since its inception has expanded its program to include grants for study in a wide variety of fields: MBA awards, filmmaking, sports science, performing arts, science, politics, history, literature and dance to name a few. Since 1949, approximately 12,000 UK Nationals have studied in the U.S. and 9,600 U.S. Nationals in the UK on Fulbright Educational Exchanges out of 200,000 Fulbright alumni worldwide.
In 2003, a convoy carrying American diplomats and Fulbright officials was attacked in the Gaza Strip. Three American security contractors were killed and one diplomat wounded. Since that time, American officials were discouraged to be in Gaza.
2009 Fulbright/HEC/USAID Scholarship Competition
Application Deadline: May 1, 2008
The majority of funding for this program is provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of the Government of Pakistan in additoin to funding from USAID. This program will fund up to four years of graduate study in the United States towards a Ph.D. degree. This may be coursework and/or research towards a Ph.D. or an entire program. Successful candidates will begin their program of study in the fall of 2009. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright grantees are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan.
All disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medicine. Priority will be given to the pure and applied sciences, technology, agriculture, health, economics, finance and fields essential for Pakistan’s socio-economic development. The grant funds tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a trip home after two years, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process.
Applicants with more than two years of research and work experience in their field are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan. It is highly desirable that candidates have work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a strong academic history and either am M.Phil or four year’s Bachelors and Master’s degree totaling 18 years of formal education from an accredited university. Successful candidates should be poised to assume a leadership position in their field. Successful applicants will be required to post a bond with the HEC. This bond is redeemable on a year-for-year basis after returning to work in Pakistan, so that as long as a person fulfills his/her service requirement, the grantee will not have to pay anything.
Employees and their spouses, fiancés, siblings, children and parents of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, USAID or the HEC are also ineligible.
Please note that GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted along with the application. For applicants who are taking the GRE and TOEFL after the application deadline, proof of registration must be attached with your application and scores must be received by July 1 , 2008. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. The minimum iBT TOEFL score required is 90. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the applicant’s field of study.
You may apply to both the Masters and Ph.D. program, as a continued Masters leading to Ph.D. USEFP awards grants in the program it considers most appropriate.
All application materials (original and one copy), including references, must be received by USEFP by 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2008.
Click here to Download application forms
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National ICT R&D Fund is offering fully funded scholarships for talented students from rural/non-metropolitan areas of Pakistan. The National ICT Scholarship Program 2009 (NICTSP 2009) will provide fully funded 4 year undergraduate scholarships in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related disciplines in the Top ICT universities of Pakistan.
National ICT R&D Fund will also facilitate Training of Teachers and Foundation Training for students to enhance the skills needed for attempting aptitude based university admission tests.
Students will be required to appear for a customized MCQ based aptitude test called "ICT-Scholarship Award Test". They will also need to qualify for university admission criteria to earn this scholarship.
This program will be run with the financial collaboration of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) of Government of Pakistan.
National ICT R&D Fund’s objective is to develop human resource capacity in ICT fields by providing equal opportunities to the talented students of rural/non-metropolitan areas of Pakistan.
The program for the year 2009 has been launched.
Read more...Under the: 2010 Australian Deuelupmmt Scholarship ADS from the Australian Agency for international Development is pleased to invite applications from interested candidates who are committed to contribute towards the development of Pakistan. The Australian Development Scholarships ADS are the
principal mechanism by which Australia provides scholarship assistance for individuals from developing countries in development studies at Australian development institutions.
Then: scholarships are available to all citizens of Pakistan (who currently reside in country and for Masters level study in Australia commencing in memcst:r1 Jauuary 2010. Fifty percent scholarships are reserved for Iitrrtalrr candidates; high priority will bc given to those who have not studied overseas at the postgraduate level. The scholarships suv.- generous and include o stipend as well as till tuition fees ntwe1I
respected and internationally recognized Australians universities.
Eligibility Criteria for ADS
Candidates must:
1. Be Pakistani citizens (dual nationals an: not eligible) and not have permanant residence in Australia or New Zealand
2. not be married or engaged to a person who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence:
3. Satisfy Australian government requirements for international student entry to Australia (health. Character etc)
4. Not hold another scholarship:
5. Not have held a foreign scholarship in the 24 months preceding the application (24 months are calculated from the date of arrival back in Pakistan to the closing date for receipt of application i.e 26th April 2009)
6. Be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support for a course already commenced in Australia
7. Be able to take up the scholarship in the year for which it is offered
8. Satisfy admission requirements of Australian tertiary institution in which the course is to be undertaken.
Candidates must also:
l. be applying for courses that fall within the priority areas identified below;
2. Have a high standard of academic background with suitable level of previous study minimum of 60% average grades.
3. have a satisfactory command over the English Language as indicated by at least an overall current IELTS Band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (a test result obtained anytime after November 2007 will be considered current). AusAlD will reimburse the amount for IELTS examination for the successful candidates
(if exam is undertaken between 23 Feb 2009 to 11 April 2009)
4. have at least I6 years ofeducation;
5. have at least 2 years work experiencc in the field in which you are applying
6. not be older than 45 years at the closing date for applications (i.e. 26 April 2009).
Priority areas: In each case merit will be given to candidates likely to influence development outcomes at the national and regional levels.
1. Education (e.g. Education and Teacher Training, Educational Administration, Educational Management, Health Educators Education, Primary Teacher Education)
2. Health (e.g. Health Service Management, Public Health, Mother and Child Health)
3. Natural Resources Management (e.g. Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Animal studies, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Management, Environmental Studies)
4. Social Sciences (e.g. Criminology, Trans-national Crime Prevention, Development Studies, International Affairs, Public Policy, Social Policy, Women’s Studies, Human Rights)
5. Governance (e.g. Public Administration and Management, Development Management, Public Sector Financial Management, Economics, Human Resource Management, International Trade and Customs, Social Administration, Taxation Studies)
6. Law and Legal Studies (e.g. Justice, Law Enforcement, Legal Studies)
7. Information Technology (e.g. Information Technology Management, Computer Science)
How to apply
Applicants fulfilling these basic eligibility criteria should submit an application which can be downloaded from the Australian High Commission, Islamabad website: http://www.pakistan.embassy.gov.au/. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the scholarships program are also available on the High Commission website. For further information please send your queries to ausaidscholarships.islamabad@dfat.gov.au. No calls or correspondence will be accepted regarding the status of applications.
Applicants should submit the following additional documents in support of the application:
• Three application forms in original (photocopied forms will not be accepted);
• One copy of the self assessment form for eligibility to be attached on top of the three application forms;
• Three recent passport size photographs affixed to the forms;
• Attested copies of educational certificates and detailed mark sheets (transcripts) for all examinations from matriculation/O levels to the highest degree obtained;
• Copy of National Identity Card and Passport;
• Employment letters specifying years of service and job description (for all years of employment);
• IELTS score sheet (mandatory-a test result obtained anytime after November 2007 will be considered current, expired scores will not be accepted);
• All Master applicants whose study program will include at least 50 percent research MUST attach an outline of the proposed research project (up to 1,000 words) to each application form.
Please note that all documents sent to AusAID should be on A-4 size paper and should be attested by a First Class Government Gazetted officer or any person of an equal status. Candidates should also ensure that the “Employer and Nominating Authority statement” on page 11 and 12 of the form is fully completed.
Scholarship holders should note that they are required to return to Pakistan and take up a position that makes use of the study for a minimum period of two years. Scholarship awards must be taken up in 2010 and cannot be transferred to the next academic year.
Information on courses offered by Australian universities may be obtained by visiting the Australian Education International website: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au. Information on IELTS examination schedule (test dates and centres) and how to register for an exam can be obtained from the website: www.ielts.org. Please note that an IELTS result becomes available two weeks after sitting for the examination. TOEFL scores cannot be submitted in place of IELTS scores as TOEFL results are not accepted for student visa purposes under the Australian law. Applicants who have a foreign degree are not exempt from submitting a current IELTS result with their application.
Please clearly mark the envelope with the scheme under which you are applying (ADS). The deadline for receipt of applications at the AHC is 26 April 2009. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Only successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of the selection process (by mid June). All decisions of AusAID are final.
Applications together with the requisite documents should be sent to:
The Program Officer
AusAID
Australian High Commission (AHC)
Diplomatic Enclave 1, Sector G-5/4
P.O. Box 1046, Islamabad.
Under the: 2010 Australian Deuelupmmt Scholarship ADS from the Australian Agency for international Development is pleased to invite applications from interested candidates who are committed to contribute towards the development of Pakistan. The Australian Development Scholarships ADS are the
principal mechanism by which Australia provides scholarship assistance for individuals from developing countries in development studies at Australian development institutions.
Then: scholarships are available to all citizens of Pakistan (who currently reside in country and for Masters level study in Australia commencing in memcst:r1 Jauuary 2010. Fifty percent scholarships are reserved for Iitrrtalrr candidates; high priority will bc given to those who have not studied overseas at the postgraduate level. The scholarships suv.- generous and include o stipend as well as till tuition fees ntwe1I
respected and internationally recognized Australians universities.
Eligibility Criteria for ADS
Candidates must:
1. Be Pakistani citizens (dual nationals an: not eligible) and not have permanant residence in Australia or New Zealand
2. not be married or engaged to a person who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence:
3. Satisfy Australian government requirements for international student entry to Australia (health. Character etc)
4. Not hold another scholarship:
5. Not have held a foreign scholarship in the 24 months preceding the application (24 months are calculated from the date of arrival back in Pakistan to the closing date for receipt of application i.e 26th April 2009)
6. Be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support for a course already commenced in Australia
7. Be able to take up the scholarship in the year for which it is offered
8. Satisfy admission requirements of Australian tertiary institution in which the course is to be undertaken.
Candidates must also:
l. be applying for courses that fall within the priority areas identified below;
2. Have a high standard of academic background with suitable level of previous study minimum of 60% average grades.
3. have a satisfactory command over the English Language as indicated by at least an overall current IELTS Band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (a test result obtained anytime after November 2007 will be considered current). AusAlD will reimburse the amount for IELTS examination for the successful candidates
(if exam is undertaken between 23 Feb 2009 to 11 April 2009)
4. have at least I6 years ofeducation;
5. have at least 2 years work experiencc in the field in which you are applying
6. not be older than 45 years at the closing date for applications (i.e. 26 April 2009).
Priority areas: In each case merit will be given to candidates likely to influence development outcomes at the national and regional levels.
1. Education (e.g. Education and Teacher Training, Educational Administration, Educational Management, Health Educators Education, Primary Teacher Education)
2. Health (e.g. Health Service Management, Public Health, Mother and Child Health)
3. Natural Resources Management (e.g. Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Animal studies, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Management, Environmental Studies)
4. Social Sciences (e.g. Criminology, Trans-national Crime Prevention, Development Studies, International Affairs, Public Policy, Social Policy, Women’s Studies, Human Rights)
5. Governance (e.g. Public Administration and Management, Development Management, Public Sector Financial Management, Economics, Human Resource Management, International Trade and Customs, Social Administration, Taxation Studies)
6. Law and Legal Studies (e.g. Justice, Law Enforcement, Legal Studies)
7. Information Technology (e.g. Information Technology Management, Computer Science)
How to apply
Applicants fulfilling these basic eligibility criteria should submit an application which can be downloaded from the Australian High Commission, Islamabad website: http://www.pakistan.embassy.gov.au/. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the scholarships program are also available on the High Commission website. For further information please send your queries to ausaidscholarships.islamabad@dfat.gov.au. No calls or correspondence will be accepted regarding the status of applications.
Applicants should submit the following additional documents in support of the application:
• Three application forms in original (photocopied forms will not be accepted);
• One copy of the self assessment form for eligibility to be attached on top of the three application forms;
• Three recent passport size photographs affixed to the forms;
• Attested copies of educational certificates and detailed mark sheets (transcripts) for all examinations from matriculation/O levels to the highest degree obtained;
• Copy of National Identity Card and Passport;
• Employment letters specifying years of service and job description (for all years of employment);
• IELTS score sheet (mandatory-a test result obtained anytime after November 2007 will be considered current, expired scores will not be accepted);
• All Master applicants whose study program will include at least 50 percent research MUST attach an outline of the proposed research project (up to 1,000 words) to each application form.
Please note that all documents sent to AusAID should be on A-4 size paper and should be attested by a First Class Government Gazetted officer or any person of an equal status. Candidates should also ensure that the “Employer and Nominating Authority statement” on page 11 and 12 of the form is fully completed.
Scholarship holders should note that they are required to return to Pakistan and take up a position that makes use of the study for a minimum period of two years. Scholarship awards must be taken up in 2010 and cannot be transferred to the next academic year.
Information on courses offered by Australian universities may be obtained by visiting the Australian Education International website: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au. Information on IELTS examination schedule (test dates and centres) and how to register for an exam can be obtained from the website: www.ielts.org. Please note that an IELTS result becomes available two weeks after sitting for the examination. TOEFL scores cannot be submitted in place of IELTS scores as TOEFL results are not accepted for student visa purposes under the Australian law. Applicants who have a foreign degree are not exempt from submitting a current IELTS result with their application.
Please clearly mark the envelope with the scheme under which you are applying (ADS). The deadline for receipt of applications at the AHC is 26 April 2009. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Only successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of the selection process (by mid June). All decisions of AusAID are final.
Applications together with the requisite documents should be sent to:
The Program Officer
AusAID
Australian High Commission (AHC)
Diplomatic Enclave 1, Sector G-5/4
P.O. Box 1046, Islamabad.
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