ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY MARDAN BACHA phD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS INVITED
In order to pay tribute to the dynamic leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (commonly known as Bacha Khan) and to commemorate in a befitting manner his relentless efforts for the establishment of democratic homeland for Muslims of the Sub-Continent, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan invites applications for PhD studies tenable at the prestigious universities of the world under the Bacha Khan Chair in the following subject areas:
1. History 2. Political Science 3. Sociology 4. Economics 5. English 6. Law
In addition to the following basic eligibility criteria the candidates should have extensive knowledge about the Philosophy and Ideology of Bacha Khan and should be able to conduct research on personality and life-long struggle of Bacha Khan and his associates in the Independence Movement and other related areas including Education, Politics, Culture, Social life, Economy and Peace.
Basic Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must have a degree with minimum 18 years of education with CGPA not less than 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 70% marks and should not have more than two second divisions and no third division in the academic career.
The candidate must have a valid IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each module or equivalent score of TOEFL
The candidate who is already availing any other HEC/Govt/University Scholarship is not eligible to apply.
Application Procedure:
The following documents are required to be submitted along with the prescribed application form:-
The following documents are required to be submitted along with the prescribed application form.
Attested photocopies of all educational testimonials.
Attested photocopy of CNIC
Detailed CV/Resume
Research Proposal (around 1000 - 2000 words)
Copy of the IELTS/ TOEFL result sheet
Original deposit slip of Rs. 1000/- in favour of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan A/C No. 01-167-0007-8 (Allied Bank Limited Mardan Cantt.) as processing fee.
Important Note:
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Scholarships will be awarded on merit basis.
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Candidates who are employed in Public Sector Institutions should apply through proper channel.
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The candidates short listed on merit will be required to qualify the University Selection Board.
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The selectees/awardees will have to execute a bond with the AWKUM to serve the University for at least 05 years after completion of study.
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Selected scholars other than the faculty members of AWKUM will be offered faculty positions which they shall join with in the stipulated period.
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The selected scholars will be paid tuition fee and stipend for a period of three years. In exceptional circumstances, the stipend may be extended by the Scholarship Committee with the recommendation of the supervisor through proper application.
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Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
Last Date for Receipt of Application:
Printed copy of the application form (Click to Download), complete in all respects should reach the undersigned by Monday 31st December 2012.
Candidates applying from overseas may apply online and interview can be conducted through Skype in due course.
Consultant Faculty Development Programme Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Phone No. 0937-9230654
