UNESCO’s Iran Higher Education Scholarships 2016 for Afghan and Pakistani Nationals

Call for Applications: UNESCO’s Iran Higher Education Scholarships 2016 for Afghan and Pakistani Nationals

Deadline: 15 April 2016

UNESCO Office in Tehran is currently seeking applications for its Iran Higher Education Scholarships to promote the transformative power of education as a catalyst for human development. The Islamic Republic of Iran intends to leverage its strong reputation for higher education and research in the region.

Scholarship Categories

• The Iran Higher Education Scholarships for Afghan Nationals: Funded by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the Iran Higher Education Scholarships for Afghan Nationals are competitive scholarships that support high-achieving Afghan individuals to undertake studies at the Bachelor’s, Masters and PhD levels in Iran’s outstanding universities.
• The Iran Higher Education Scholarships for Pakistani Nationals: Funded by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the Iran Higher Education Scholarships for Pakistani Nationals are competitive scholarships that support high-achieving Pakistani individuals to undertake studies at the Bachelor’s, Masters and PhD levels in Iran’s outstanding universities.

Benefits

• Full tuition fees
• Dormitory accommodation for single scholars (Scholars accompanied by family members may be provided dormitory accommodation depending on the availability of rooms)
• Medical insurance coverage for the scholarship holder
• Student visa
• Monthly living allowance upon request of the applicant

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

• A citizen of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Residing in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Pakistan at the time of application
• At least 18 years of age
• Exceptional and motivated individuals with a very high level of academic achievement

Key Dates

• Successful applicants will be notified by 1 July 2016.
• Scholars must arrive in Iran by 1 August 2016 and commence their studies by September 2016.

How to Apply

Applicants must download the application form via given website.

For more information, please visit Higher Education Scholarships.