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01

What is the eligibility criteria for Stipendium Hungaricum Programme?

 

#eligibilitycriteria #hungaricum

  • Applicant must be a citizen of Pakistan/AJ&K.

Ø  For Bachelor’s (Undergraduate Programs) and One-Tier Master’s degree programs i.e. DVM, DPharm, Medicine/Dentistry etc., the applicant must have completed HSSC/Intermediate or equivalent before August 01, 2024. Result awaiting candidate can also apply. It is mandatory for the perspective candidates to submit final mark sheets/degrees and transcripts on https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ portal before August 01, 2024.

  • For Master’s (Postgraduate Programs), applicant must have completed 16 years Bachelors/or equivalent degree before August 01, 2024. Result awaiting candidate can also apply. Perspective candidates are required to submit final degrees and transcripts on  https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ portal before August 01, 2024.
  • For PhD Programs, applicant must have completed 17/18 years Masters/MS/MPhil degree/or equivalent  before August 01, 2024. Result awaiting candidate can also apply. Perspective candidates are required to submit final degrees and transcripts on  https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ portal before August 01, 2024.
  • Applicant must fill all fields of the Hungary application form and HEC application form and no column or field should be left unfilled.
  • Certificates/Transcript/Degrees to be attached must be attested by the attesting authorities such as IBCC and HEC. Equivalence of O & A level from IBCC is mandatory (For Bachelor’s (Undergraduate Programs) and One-Tier Master’s degree).
  • IELTS/TOEFL scores as required, where applicable by Hungarian side.
  • All applicants must submit medical certificate of satisfactory health condition (issued not earlier than 15 November 2023, a written certificate from a physician to prove that the applicant does not have the following illnesses: AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C or any other epidemic conditions)
  • In case of final selection, applicants will have to submit a bond on legal paper to HEC that he/she will not change discipline after final award of scholarship, and immediately after completion of his/her degree, he/she will return back to Pakistan to serve the country for a period as prescribed by the HEC. In case of failure to do so, HEC reserves the right to recover from candidate or his/her guarantor, a penalty amount as prescribed/decided by the HEC.
  • Applicants must fulfill all other requirements set by host Hungarian university/Tempus Public Foundation/Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
  • All applicants are required to provide HAT or USAT test scores. Applicant must have obtained a minimum score of 50 out of 100 in HAT or USAT test. Those applicants who have taken HAT or USAT test on or after January 15, 2022 may upload the test result on HEC portal for consideration. Without providing minimum HAT or USAT test score (50 out of 100), applications will not be considered for further process. Those interested applicants who are yet to take HAT or USAT test, may register for the same by visiting https://etc.hec.gov.pk/.

02

I have applied on HEC portal. Do I need to apply on stipendiumhungaricum portal?

#applied #TPF #portal

It is MANDATORY that a candidate applies on both portals;

  1. https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/
  2. https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu

 

03

What are the deadlines for both portals?

#Deadline

Deadline for both portals is January 15, 2024 (1600 hrs Pakistan Standard Time)

04

What is the criteria for final selection?

#criteria #final_selection

 

Candidates are selected by keeping in view the following factors;

  1. Academic Background
  2. Written test score-at least 50%
  3. Approved Federal Government quota
  4. Interview by Hungarian Authorities

05

Are the universities and their programs accredited from Pakistani accredited bodies such as Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) etc.?

 

#accredited #PEC

It is the sole responsibility of student(s) applying for any professional degree (Medical, Engineering, Nursing, Architecture, Law, Veterinary Medicine etc.) to first get confirmed its accreditation from the respective Councils i.e. Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners (PCATP), Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) etc.

06

Can we apply for Undergraduate Engineering programs?

 

#UGengineering #undergraduate #PEC

No, due to non-accreditation of Hungarian undergraduate engineering degree by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), the applicants are not allowed to select UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING Programs.

07

Can we select Engineering programs for Master studies?

 

#mastersengineering #postgraduate

Yes, applicants can select engineering for Masters and PhD study.

08

I do not have my final result yet. Can I apply?

#Final_result #apply

Yes, you can apply. Result awaiting applicants are allowed to apply, however, final degree and transcript must be submitted on  https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ before August 01, 2024.

09

What is age limit for Masters/PhD?

#agelimit

There is no upper age limit for the applicants. However, minimum eligible age limit for the undergraduate programs is 18 years, i.e. applicants born on or before 31st August 2006 (applicant is 18 years of age on or before 31st August 2024).​

10

Is IELTS necessary for applying in Hungaricum scholarship?

#IELTS #apply

Candidates applying for Undergraduate programs need to provide English Proficiency Certificate. Candidates applying for Masters/PhD need to check the requirement of Hungarian university that they are opting as to whether the university needs IELTS or not.

11

How many universities may I apply for this scholarship?

#universities #apply

 

Every candidate may apply for two universities.

12

Is there any IELTS requirement by HEC?

#Expired #IELTS

There isn’t any requirement from HEC.

 

However, applicants are advised in their own interest to check/fulfill requirements of their preferred universities.

13

Which subjects I can apply for?

#Apply #subjects

 

A candidate can apply for only those subjects that are offered by both HEC & Hungarian portals.

14

If I don’t have passport, medical & police certificates, am I still eligible?

 

#passport #medical #police #certificate

Yes. Applicants must provide passport, medical & police certificates after provisional selection by HEC. Initially, they must upload CNICs instead of passports on Stipendium Hungaricum portal but provide required documents before TPF deadline. Medical certificate must be submitted by the nominated applicants until 15 April 2024 on TPF portal. Similarly, if required by the proposed Doctoral School, Statement of the Supervisor for PhD programs must be submitted until 15 March 2024.

15

Can an afghan national apply for this scholarship?

#afghan #national

No, only Pakistani / AJ&K national can apply for this scholarship.

16

Do we need equivalence of O-level and A-level?

#equivalance #Olevel #Alevel

Yes. Equivalence for O and A level is required for this scholarship.

17

What education is required if the applicant wants to apply for 04 years Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) and One-Tier Master’s program?

 

#requirement #Bachelor

The applicant must have HSSC/Intermediate or equivalent for application in Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) and One-Tier program and final degree ad transcript must be submitted on  https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ before August 01, 2024.

 

18

What education is required if the applicant wants to apply for Master’s program (Postgraduate program)?

#requirement #master

 

The applicant must have 16 years Bachelors degree or equivalent for application in Master’s (Postgraduate Program) and final degree and transcript must be submitted  on  https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ before  August 01, 2024.

19

What education is required if the applicant wants to apply for Ph.D. program?

#Ph.D. #requirement

The applicant must have 17/18 years Degree/or equivalent for application in PhD program and final degree and transcript must be submitted before August 01, 2024 on  https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/. Not all doctoral schools require Statement of acceptance issued by the Supervisor at the Hungarian institutions. In case it is required by the doctoral programme, it must be submitted until 15 March 2024 on Stipendium Hungaricum’s portal.

20

What are the documents required for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship?

#documents #requirement

The documents required for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (Bachelors and Masters) are given below:

1.     Submit online application form

2.     Motivation Letter

3.     Proof of language proficiency and translations in the language of the selected study program or in Hungarian

4.     School certificates and their translations in the language of the selected study program or in Hungarian

5.     Transcript of records and translation in the language of the selected study program or in Hungarian

6.     Medical certificate

7.     Copy of passport

8.     Acceptance of Statement for Application in   Stipendium Hungaricum online system

For applicants applying for PhD studies, in addition to the above required documents, they would also need to provide the following:

9.     Research Plan

10.  Letter of Recommendation

11.  Statement of the Supervisor (only if required by the proposed Doctoral School)

21

What is the mandatory requirement while applying for Ph.D. programs?

#Ph.D. #requirement

In case Statement of the Supervisor is required by the doctoral programme, it must be submitted until 15 March 2024 on Stipendium Hungaricum’s portal.

22

Is GAT-General test conducted by NTS applicable for these scholarships?

No. GAT-General Test conducted by NTS is not applicable for these scholarships.

 

23

Which test is applicable for award of these scholarships?

 

All applicants are required to provide HAT or USAT test score. Applicant must have obtained a minimum score of 50 out of 100 in HAT or USAT test. Those applicants who have taken HAT or USAT test on or after January 15, 2022 may upload the test result on HEC portal for consideration. Without providing minimum HAT or USAT test score (50 out of 100), applications will not be considered for further process. Those interested applicants who are yet to take HAT or USAT test, may register for the same by visiting https://etc.hec.gov.pk/

 

24

Are there any MS/M.Phil scholarships?

Yes, MS/M.Phil scholarships are offered.

25

Can I edit or modify my submitted application for the scholarships program?

Applicants are advised to check all details of this scholarship scheme before filing/submitting online application form. Once submitted the application form cannot be edited or amended.

26

Is international GRE-General /Subject score acceptable?

No. International GRE-General/Subject is not acceptable for the award of this scholarship. However, the foreign host university may require the same for admission purpose.

27

Can public/private sector employees apply without informing their parent department?                   

Applicant has to apply through proper channel, however, advance copy of the application may be forwarded to HEC.

28

How can I fill out the online application form?     

Applicants are required to submit online applications via HEC scholarships portal (https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/).

For users who have got their degree attested from HEC or already created common profile at HEC e-portal, please use your existing User ID (CNIC Number) and password to apply at https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/. Applicants who have not created common profile are required to create common profile first through online application process and then need to apply for scholarships after following the required procedure.

Hard copy of application form and pre-requisite documents are not required at the initial stage. 

29

I am already availing financial assistance/scholarship from university/institution. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

#eligibility

No, the students already availing financial assistance / scholarship from universities / institutions are not eligible to apply.

30

Are medical and dentistry fields available under this scholarship?

#medical #dentistry

Yes. Medical and Dentistry (after 12 years of education) are available under this scholarship program only in approved Hungarian institutions/universities mentioned at PMC/HEC website.

31

What is the financial coverage of the said scholarship?

 

#financialcoverage #fullyfunded

Accommodation and health funding provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the scholarship holders. It means that it does not fully cover all the costs of living and the students need to add their own financial resources in order to cover all living expenses in Hungary.

Visit link for further details:  http://www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/about/

All applicants are advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying. Please do check cost of living calculator below: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html

32

Does HEC have any financial assistance in the said scholarship?

#HEC #ticketreimbursement

HEC provides contribution towards airfare after departure to Hungary subject to provision of funds from Government of Pakistan. No other financial support is provided by HEC.