Govt. announced Rs.15,000 Scholarships for Matric Pass Students

SCHOLARSHIP FOR TALENTED STUDENTS

Pakistan Science Foundation, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology invites applications for the selection of the 6th batch of 500 young students under the Development Project Science Talent Farming Scheme (STFS). The talented students passionate about science education who wish to adopt a scientific career will be selected and trained/groomed to become future eminent scientists.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Students who have passed the 10th class/SSC/Matric examination in 2022 only from pure government sector schools are eligible to apply.
2. Students scoring a minimum of 60% overall marks and 70% in four science subjects viz., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology/Computer Science/Technical Subject.
3. Attested copies of the Matric/SSC result card, CNIC/B-Form and domicile certificate of the student. However, if the student's domicile is not available, the father’s domicile is acceptable for the test only and shortlisted candidates will be required to present their own domicile at the time of the interview.
4. Private, semi-government or any other type of school is not eligible as per the approved PC-I of STFS.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Initial screening/shortlisting will be done on the basis of the score as per the above eligibility criteria.

1. Science Aptitude Test (written test) from English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (25% each) at SSC level of the National Curriculum.
2. Paper Based I.Q test (Scenario-based and Shape based).
3. Interview/presentation on innovative ideas.
4. Seats will be allocated as per the Federal Government quota system including the Minority and Disability quotas.
5. Equal opportunity for male and female students keeping the male-to-female ratio of 50:50.

SALIENT FACILITIES FOR SELECTED STUDENTS

i. Monthly Scholarship @ Rs. 15,000 per month for two years of F.Sc.

ii. Study visits to organizations, universities and labs.

iii. Undertaking research projects during ESC under the mentorship of selected University Professors.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested Students should visit NTS web site: www.nts.org.pk to apply online, Fee Rs.500/- can only be paid via ILink 1Bill Participating Banks/ATM/lnternet, Banking/ Mobile Banking/ EasyPaisa/ JazzCash/ TCS Express Counters by downloading fee challan/deposit slip.
• Send the copy of filled online Application form along with attested copies of Detailed Marks Sheet of SSC/Matric, own Domicile/ fathers domicile and CNIC/B-Form to NTS Headquarters (Pakistan Science Foundation project), plot #96, street # 04, Sector H- 8/1 , Islamabad.
• The last date of Submission of application is 23rd December, 2022.
• Application Form filled improperly, incomplete, and submitted by hand will not be entertained.
• For further information, pertaining to test please visit www.nts.org.pk or call 051-8444441 and for STFS program visit www.psf.gov.pk or contact at 051-9203623 or 051-9202519 or 051-9202294