Under the 90% Scheme (Batch-3), no new applications  are accepted. However new sholarships will be announced under the titled scheme"90% Overseas Scholarships, Batch-4" very soon. 

Universities list is available at HEC web site (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2/batch3). Partial funding will be provided by HEC for Australian Universities and rest of expenditures will be borne by the candidate.

To create a critical mass of highly qualified Engineer, Technologists, and Scientists Manpower in high-tech fields

To build up the capacity of Universities, Research & Development Organizations and Industries in Pakistan through addition of PhD’s in priority fields.

Considerable intellectual activity is expected to be generated through this scheme as groups of scientists, technologists and social scientist would be engaged in publishing their research work. It is expected that good number of papers/studies could be produced annually. The scheme would provide our system an impetus for an out-put and productivity. Major organizations & universities would be increasing their R&D by absorbing specialized trained manpower. A number of new R&D Projects having economic returns can thus be launched.

The current scheme would supplement HEC efforts for provision of adequate number of trained PhD manpower, to support technology upgrading, develop high standards of Science  & Technology,  Humanities and Business education/training in Pakistan and to meet the challenging needs of Pakistan’s economy.

1. Pakistani/AJK nationals.
2. Candidates must have minimum sixteen years of education (MSc, MA, MBA, ME, MS, B.E / BSc (Engg), M.B.B.S or equivalent).
3. Maximum two second divisions throughout the academic career.
4. Not less than 50% marks in academic career.
5. Maximum age on November 30, 2009:
1. 40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations.
2. 35 years for all others.
6. The candidates who are already availing any other HEC/Govt. scholarship offer are not eligible to apply.
7. The candidate must have acquired the requisite qualification on or before November 30, 2009.

Terms and Conditions 

1. Degree Programs and Required Qualification
2. Discipline & Subject List
3. GRE-GAT Test
4. Language Course Requirements
5. Last date for receipt of applications
• Printed copy of online application form, complete in all respect should reach the undersigned latest by Monday, November 30, 2009 through registered mail or courier service. By hand applications will not be entertained. 
6. Scholarship Funding details
7. Application Processing Fee
• Application processing fee of Rs 300/- in favor of HEC can be deposited at any of the Habib Bank Limited branches in Pakistan. Remittance application can be downloaded from HEC web site (http://app.hec.gov.pk/remapp/apl_form.asp). Original deposit receipt will be attached with the application
8. University of Auckland Research areas  Engineering Science 2010
9. University of Auckland research areas Arts, Business,Medical and Health Sciences, Science
10. University of Auckland research areas Bioengineering 2010
11. University of Auckland research areas Chemical & Materials Engineering 2010
12. University of Auckland research areas Civil Engineering 2010
13. University of Auckland research areas Mechanical Engineering 2010

The following documents are required to be submitted along with the prescribed application form.

• Attested photocopies of all educational testimonials.
• Attested photocopy of CNIC
• CV/Resume
• Statement of Purpose (One page)
• Research Proposal
• NOC from the employer for in-service candidates (only for Government employees).
• Attested Copy of GAT (General) score result card.
• Original deposit receipt

Note:

• Application processing fee of Rs 300/- in favor of HEC can be deposited at any of the Habib Bank Limited branches in Pakistan. Remittance application can be downloaded from HEC web site (http://app.hec.gov.pk/remapp/apl_form.asp). Original deposit receipt will be attached with the application.
• In-Service (only for regular Government employees) candidates should apply through proper channel. Advance copies will NOT be entertained however NOC from the organization must be provided before Monday, November 30, 2009.

Important Note:

• All scholarships will be awarded on merit.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
• Candidates must have 16 or18 years education (terminal degree) in relevant field.
• Candidates must not have less than 3 CGPA out of 4 in MS / MPhil degree (18 years education) otherwise application for direct PhD will not be entertained.
• Candidates having MS / MPhil degree (18 years education) with 3 or more CGPA will be preferred.
• Special GRE type test will NOT be arranged for these scholarships.
• Candidates are required to indicate the countries of choice in order of preference in the application form. HEC reserves the right to allocate any country to the candidate.
• Candidates will be given only one chance of interview against any country.
• Maximum four and half year funding is available for Masters leading to PhD program and three years funding is available for PhD program. However actual duration of study program and funding will be determined by HEC with the consultation of foreign universities/agencies.
• Awardees have to execute a bond with the HEC to serve in Pakistan for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an institution of Higher Education.