Sunday, April 26, 2009

Annemarie Schimmel's scholarship‏

Applications are invited up to 7th June 2009, accompanied by ALL required documents. These must be submitted once and not in parts. Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained. An initial short-listing will be done according to the eligibility criteria mentioned.
Written Test:
A written test will be held for the short-listed candidates in September 2009. The test will be conducted simultaneously in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.The candidates will be able to select their centre of choice in advance. The test is general in nature, aiming to check the candidate’s aptitude and proficiency in English. It is not subject based and does not require any specific preparation.
Interview:
Between five to ten candidates are selected for the final interview with the AMSS committee. The interview will be held in October 2009, in Lahore. The candidates are expected to bear their own travel expenses.
Please note that the selected scholar shall commence her studies in the academic year starting September 2010.
Applicants will be duly informed about the results by post.Download Application Form and details from our website or send an email request for application details at the given address:
COORDINATOR
Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship
23, Golf Avenue, Canal Bank
Lahore 54840.

For further information call Ms. Farah Kashaf, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm at 0346-4673711. Last date for receipt of application is 7th June, 2009. http://www.amsscholarship.com/app.procdure.htm

Eligibility:
Schimmel scholars will be chosen for their ability and commitment without discrimination as to religion, caste or creed. Candidates must have a professional degree or they should have completed 16 years of education in a relevant discipline. They must be citizens of Pakistan and have a declared intention to return and pursue a career in Pakistan. Those having a minimum 2 year professional work experience will be given preference. There is no restriction on age, but preference will be given to candidates between the ages of 25 and 40. A genuine need for financial assistance is an essential condition of the scholarship. The candidates must supply adequate evidence that they would not be able to study abroad without financial assistance. Candidates must bear the expenses of air travel. While not a requirement, preference will be given to those candidates who have secured admission to a programme of study at a recognized institution of their choice in the United Kingdom. In the absence of sufficiently qualified candidates, the scholarship committee reserves the right to make no nomination.
Field of Study:
Selection will not be restricted to any subject. Preference will be given to traditional humanities or sciences and also to humanitarian fields, such as public health, special education and ancillary medical fields, e.g. physiotherapy and radiography. Studies in economic development, social sciences and modular courses in various disciplines will also be considered. Subjects excluded are journalism, business, management, IT, media, and gender/women’s studies. Candidates wishing to pursue higher learning in areas related to Annemarie Schimmel's scholarship on Islam are encouraged to apply. The course of study can be purely academic or could involve practical training. Prospective candidates are strongly urged to acquire basic computer literacy and word processing skills.

Duration:
The Schimmel Scholarship is awarded for one academic year (session starting Sept/Oct. 2010) for a Master’s degree at recognized institutions of higher education in the UK. Doctoral candidates are not eligible.

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