Pakistan : HEC-SAMAA TV Scholarship Program

SAMAA TV realizes the importance of strengthening and developing human resource.  SAMAA TV, being a responsible corporate citizen, is launching a scholarship programme for students currently enrolled in Masters in Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies (Spring / Fall 2009 session), offered at all Public sector Universities/ Degree Awarding Institutions  across Pakistan. The scholarship is targeted for those, who are striving towards better education but lack the financial resources.

HEC and SAMMA TV have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 20th October, 2008, for the joint implementation and management of SAMAA scholarship program.

Higher Education Commission (HEC), as part of its public private partnership initiative has joined hands with SAMAA TV for promotion of higher education in Pakistan. HEC is already managing a wide array of scholarship programs, sponsored by the Government of Pakistan.

This collaboration between a public entity i.e HEC and a private entity i.e SAMAA TV will serve as a model of Public Private Partnership program for other corporate entities.

On completion of the education, the successful scholarship holder will be offered a one year job contract with SAMAA TV, with a salary at par with the industry standard and in desired department.

Objectives

SAMAA TV has taken a leadership role in contributing to society through a structured social investment program, which aims to integrate the economic, social and environmental needs of the local communities.

Their social investment projects are a testimony to the company's commitment, targets and performance in delivering on our environmental and social responsibilities.

Primary objective of this scholarship program is to support those who possess merit and are in need of financial resources to pursue higher studies in the field of Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies in public sector universities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should fulfill the below-mentioned criteria at the time of sending application form:

• They must be Pakistani/AJK citizens and permanent residents.
• They should be under 35 years of age or less on the closing date of advertisement (born on or after 13-02-1975),
• They must posses marks above 50% in their entire academic career (e.g SSC, HSC, BA/BSc, or Equivalent etc).
• They should not have obtained below 50 % marks in their entire academic career (e.g SSC, HSC, BA/BSc, or equivalent etc).
• They should have obtained bachelor degree / 14th grade with atleast 60% or above marks.
• Their last academic results must have been officially announced and they must be in possession of all of their academic transcripts. Those waiting for result can not apply.
• Applicants should have already obtained admission in the Spring / Fall-2009 session, in the discipline of Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies in any of the public sector universities in Pakistan approved by HEC. 
• Their monthly family income, from all sources must be less than Rs. 40,000/.
• They are NOT current or former employees of JAAG BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD, SAMAA TV

How to Apply

• Read the application form and every field very carefully, before filling the form. 
• You are advised to fill the form in block letters, using MS-Word, with one character per block.
• Please keep a photocopy of the filled-in form, for your record.
• Ensure that you have attached all required documents by completing the checklist, given at the end of application form.
• Answer all the entries in the form. Those which are not applicable should be marked “N/A” 
• For family financial reporting, parents/guardians should be consulted. 
• All amounts should be mentioned in Pakistani Currency (Rs)
• Do not overwrite or cross any information in the application form.
• Do not provide false or incomplete information or one that cannot be supported with proof. 
• An affidavit needs to be submitted after qualifying for the scholarship. 
• The Applicant should not be a relative of, neither a current nor former employee, of JAGG Broadcasting Systems Pvt Limited, SAMAA TV. 
• Each scholarship will cover tuition fee only, other expenses would be borne by the SAMAA TV scholarship holder, him/herself.
• Do not apply for the scholarship if your final intermediate and matriculation percentages are less than the required 50%, and Bachelor degree level percentage is less than the required 60%.
• Incomplete and /or late applications received after closing date shall not be entertained.
• Before Sending Application Package, please ensure to attach following testimonials
  • Attested copies of Mark sheets/ certificate / Degree (Matriculation, Intermediate, Bachelor, Any other)
  • Attested copies of last three months income certificate/salary slip. Verified by legal slips of Father / Guardian
  • Attested copies of CNIC (Self, Father, Mother or Guardian, as applicable)
  • Attested copies of Domicile certificate (Self, Father, Mother or Guardian, as applicable)
  • Attested copy of B-form. (as a proof of number of siblings)
  • Attested copies of last three months Utility Bills (Telephone, Gas & Electricity, all three types of bills)
  • Disability certificate from a recognized hospital (if applicable)
  • Attestation of enrolment as full time student from the department head.      
    

Closing Date of Application

Application should reach on or before 13th February, 2010, by the close of office hours.

NO Application form will be accepted after the closing date.

Download application

Download, TYPE and Print the Application Form, as per instructions given in the form, available at HEC website:

www.hec.gov.pk/samaa-hrd      (“How to apply” portion of the website)

Instructions for Sending the Application Package

Print the application forms available on the website.

Fill the Application (using MS-Word), using the capital letters (do not use capital letter for mentioning your e-mail).
Attached Rs.200/- Bank Draft / Pay Order, drawn in favor of JAAG Broadcasting Systems Pvt Ltd., as application processing fee.

Last Date for receipt of application in HEC is 13-02-2010.  Applications received after the closing date will NOT be entertained.

Send completely filled application form along with attested copies of ALL testimonials and documents, as mentioned on the website, so as to reach on or before 13th February 2010, by the close of office hours, to the address given below:

Rezwana Siddiqui

Project Director (SAMAA-HRD)

HRD Division, HEC Sector H-9, Islamabad

E-mail: samaa-hrd@hec.gov.pk

Application Deadline : 13 February 2010

Homepage: http://www.samaa.tv

Contact Adress: HRD Division, HEC Sector H-9, Islamabad

Contact Email: samaa-hrd@hec.gov.pk

Posted on 2010-01-09 05:31:23

The announced deadline for above scholarship is expired and new applications may no longer be accepted. The notice is available for reference purpose only.

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