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Switzerland announces scholarships for Pakistani students

Last date for submission of applications with the Swiss embassy is September 30

By APP
September 03, 2023
Pakistan ranked highest in the world with 192 talented students awarded scholarships. — AFP/File
Pakistan ranked highest in the world with 192 talented students awarded scholarships. — AFP/File

LAHORE: In good news for Pakistani students, the "Excellence Scholarship Programme" for the upcoming academic year 2024-25 has been announced by the Government of Switzerland in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Scholarships for one-year post-master's research, three-year post-master's, PhD and one-year Post-Doctoral Programmes (PDP) have been announced for the aspiring candidates, the HEC local chapter sources told APP.

The last date for submission of applications with the Swiss embassy is September 30. More details are available on the official website, the HEC local sources told APP

The main purpose of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships is to create educational opportunities for foreign researchers completing a master’s or PhD degree.

Scholarship recipients will be selected under the supervision of the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students.