Introduction

Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) has expanded its scope of the scholarship program and has launched Masters Level Foreign Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to the brilliant and needy students to pursue higher education in the top ranking universities of the world. PEEF endeavors to provide financial assistance to scholarship holders till the completion of their degree / course they are enrolled in.

Objective

PEEF promotes education by facilitating both genders equally and providing them opportunities to fulfill their dreams and aspirations so that they become partners in national development. These scholarships are available for selected students of Punjab who have unconditional admission offer from the top ranking universities of the world.

Scope of Foreign Scholarship Program

PEEF Foreign Scholarships Program are available for the brilliant and needy students to pursue higher education in the top ranking universities of the world, in the following subject areas:

• Physical Sciences
• Earth, Atmosphere & Marine Sciences
• Engineering Technology & Mathematics
• Information Technology
  

Approach

PEEF advertises Foreign Scholarships through print media – National Dailies. Applications for the award of PEEF Foreign Scholarship are invited through advertisement in the leading newspapers. The same advertisement and application form are also be uploaded on the web and are also available from PEEF office.

Eligibility Criteria

Following is the eligibility criteria for PEEF Foreign Scholarships:

1. Valid offer of Admission for Master Level Studies in the top ranking universities of the world
2. Admission in preferred subjects area
3. At least 60% marks throughout the academic career
4. The applicant must have Punjab domicile
5. Maximum age of the applicant should not be more than 26 years at the time of application
6. Bachelors degree from HEC recognized university
7. Students should not have availed any Foreign Scholarship in the past

Duration of Scholarship

The Scholarships are provided for the complete degree program up to the maximum of two year, subject to the maintenance of satisfactory academic performance. The performance reports will be submitted through the concerned universities

Interview & Initial Selection

The Foreign Scholarship Committee (FSC), has been constituted to shortlist and recommend the candidates for the award of scholarships.

Outcome of applications

All the applicants are informed through official letter regarding the outcome of their applications.

Scholarship Coverage:

The PEEF Foreign Scholarships are fully funded scholarship and cover the following:

• Tuition fees of the Degree Course
• Boarding & Lodging Expenses
• Air Fare

Visa

It is the responsibility if the award holder to apply and satisfy the requirements for issuance of an entry visa of the host country. The offer of award of scholarship is conditional with the issuance of a valid visa. Any cost associated while processing of the visa is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

Monitoring Of the Scholarship Holders:

PEEF Requires all scholars to submit the quarterly/six monthly/semester wise progress reports on his/her assigned program through the academic supervisor. The academic supervisor will also provide the recommendation for the continuation of the scholarship. Note: If the student fails to pass the degree course for which he / she was awarded scholarship, the case will be presented to the Foreign Scholarship Committee. And the committee will look into the matter and the decision will be communicated to the scholarship holder. The decision of the FSC cannot be challenged in any court of law.

Award Suspension and Termination

PEEF reserve the right to cancel the scholarship and recover the cost incurred if the scholars does not abide by the instruction mentioned below:

1. The scholar shall not change the specified course of studies nor register himself/herself for any other course or program without prior approval of the PEEF.
2. The scholar shall not take interruption or extend the specified period of studies without prior approval of the PEEF.
3. The scholar shall refrain from engaging himself/herself in any political, commercial or any other activity incompatible with his/her program of studies abroad.
4. All visits outside the country of study for academic or other reasons will require prior approval of PEEF.
5. In case the scholar fails to qualify the course for which he/she was awarded Scholarship, the PEEF reserves the right to recover entire expenditure inclusive of traveThe scholar shall not incur any debts during his/her stay abroad and will clear all outstanding bills before leaving the country of study/research.
6. The country of study/research.
7. The scholar shall regularly submit the quarterly / six monthly/semester wise progress reports on his/her assigned Program through the academic supervisor to the International Office PEEF and a final comprehensive report immediately on completion of the study/ research.
8. The scholar is liable to disqualification from foreign scholarship or such other as PEEF may consider appropriate, if:
   1. Violates any of the foregoing conditions, or
   2. Found to have made any misstatement therein before.
   3. Indulged in any political/disciplinary/unlawful activities/misconduct

Conditions and limitations

The conditions and limitations outlined below apply to all Award Holders:

1. The PEEF foreign scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred.
2. The Award is conditional upon Award Holders meeting any conditions that are outlined in the Award Offer letter sent to successful applicants prior to commencement.
3. Award Holders must commence their Award in the same year.
4. There are limitations on field of study for PEEF Foreign Scholarship. Students have to take admission in the mentioned priority subject areas(detail of priority subject areas is attached)
5. Award holder must undertake the program outlined in their application unless otherwise approved by the PEEF International Office.
6. Award holders are expected to reside in their host country thorough the award duration unless otherwise approved by the PEEF International Office.
7. Award holders must comply with the local laws of the host country.
8. Award holders are expected to return to their home country at the completion of their programs

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