One of Saudi Arabia’s top universities, King Abdulaziz University, has announced scholarships for postgraduate studies. The scholarships have been announced for non-Saudis, which means Pakistani students who have completed their graduation can also apply. The university has also set an age limit for applicants applying for both Masters and PhD. Applicants for Masters degree scholarships must be under 30 years old, and those applying for PhD scholarships must be under 35 years old. For more information regarding the scholarships, interested students should visit the King Abdulaziz University’s official website. It should be noted that earlier this year, Saudi Arabia had increased…
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European economic force, Germany, is grappling with a substantial shortage of skilled labor, witnessing over 1.98 million job vacancies spanning diverse sectors. This deficit is a consequence of multiple factors, including an aging population, a dwindling birth rate, and an escalating demand for proficient workers. To address this issue, Germany has actively embarked on a mission to attract international talent, aiming to fill these pivotal roles and sustain its economic competitiveness. Critical Labor Gaps The shortage extends across vital sectors such as agriculture, construction, and transportation, providing a unique opportunity for foreign workers seeking employment in the country. Particularly acute…
WhatsApp introduced a “View Once” option for photos and videos, allowing users to send media that vanishes after being viewed, just like Snapchat. Recently, WhatsApp has extended this feature to include voice messages. This new addition, which could be aptly named “Hear Once,” functions similarly to the existing feature for photos and videos. Once an audio message is played by the recipient, it cannot be replayed or saved to their device. Furthermore, when the recipient opens the voice message, an “Opened” label will appear, but this only occurs if the recipient has enabled read receipts. To use the View Once…
Google’s latest and greatest AI model Gemini has a significant emphasis on education and professional use and the company is capitalizing on that with a new chatbot called NotebookLM. The name makes it clear enough that it’s an AI chatbot meant for students and professionals. Google claims that this is the world’s first AI notebook and that it’s powered by Gemini Pro, the middle tier of its powerful Large Language Model (LLM) that also powers Bard. NotebookLM has been in early access since June this year, so Google has been asking workers, creators, students, and educators about how they have been using…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced 100 fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students. In addition to the 600 scholarships already offered, Saudi Arabia has decided to further enhance the number to 700. These scholarships will be offered in the 25 prestigious Saudi universities at different academic levels, including Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD. According to the Pakistani embassy in Riyadh, both Pakistani students residing in Saudi Arabia as well as those in Pakistan are eligible to apply. However, 75% of scholarships will go to the students residing in Pakistan and the rest will be awarded to those already in…
The Punjab government has unveiled a scholarship program aimed at supporting talented and deserving students. To be eligible, candidates must have achieved a minimum of 60% marks in their matric and intermediate exams in 2023. The application process, facilitated through the Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF), is open until January 31, 2024, allowing prospective scholars to submit their requests online. This initiative extends its reach to orphans and students with special needs, broadening the inclusivity of the scholarship. Children of government employees who earn monthly salary below Rs. 60,000, can also avail themselves of this opportunity. Minority students, as recognized under…
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications from Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) nationals under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program (CGSP) for 2024-25 for BS, MS, and Ph.D. programs. Here are the important details you should know about CGSP 2024-25. Programs Offered Scholarships under the CGSP 2024-25 are being offered at the following levels: Undergraduate (4-5 years of study tenure). Master’s (2-3 years of study tenure). Doctoral (3-4 years of research tenure). Mandatory 1-2 years of Chinese language preparatory classes will also be offered during the study or research tenure. Areas of Study Science Engineering Agriculture Medicine…
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has instructed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to launch scholarships for technical and scientific subjects in line with global standards. In a meeting held in Islamabad, PM highlighted the importance of aligning higher education in Pakistan with contemporary economic needs. During the meeting, attended by Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi, Chairman HEC, and senior officials, the prime minister emphasized the introduction of scholarships in technical and scientific fields to meet global requirements. The meeting also discussed measures to control plagiarism in the education sector and briefed the prime…
The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) has launched the GA-1 scholarship program for the academic year 2024. The GA-1 specifically targets MS students and offers an array of benefits, including a full tuition fee, a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000, and complimentary bachelor accommodation. Eligibility criteria for prospective candidates include a minimum of 60% marks in SSC and HSSC (or equivalent) and a minimum CGPA of 2.70 or 70% marks in BS (Engineering). GIKI encourages eligible individuals to seize this opportunity and apply before the deadline on December 1, 2023.
The directive of Governor Punjab various private universities in the province have announced scholarships to the students of Daanish schools. Private sector universities, including Gujranwala Institute of Future Technologies, Qarshi University, The Green International University, University of Faisalabad, and Superior University, have waived tuition fees and allocated seats for the students of Daanish schools. Earlier, Governor Punjab, who also serves as the chancellor of varsities in the province, had directed to take steps to facilitate Daanish school students. After graduating from universities, these students would not just change the lives of their families but also contribute towards the progress and…