Lahore, The Daily Jang Education Wing and University College Lahore (UCL) is jointly conducting a 10th Annual Shahjewna International Debating Championship 2013 from Jan 24 to 27, 2013.
Debaters from all over Pakistan and countries outside Pakistan Adjudicators from the Philippines and Malaysia are participating in the contest.
Students and individuals from other walks of life are invited and cards are available at UCL.
For invitations contact Saleem Kamran Daily Jang Cultural Wing.
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK has announced scholarships for foreign postgraduate students.
Candidates desiring to get admission in the university must have first class Honours degree from a recognized Pakistan University. Since this scholarship is offered on the basis of financial need, candidates with multiple degrees will not be considered.
Candidates must be in their home country at the time of application; candidates should have relevant work experience and have not previously studied in the UK. After completion of their studies candidate must return to Pakistan and serve there for five years. The award is made for one year only and is not renewable. Priority to subjects in the areas of engineering, computing and business management or any other subject which the partners deem acceptable or which cannot be pursued adequately in Pakistan.
The University of Strathclyde is awarding scholarships to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of from funds donated by the late Mr Yaqub Ali through the Scottish Pakistani Association to the University of Strathclyde Foundation. The main purpose of the Fund is to provide an opportunity for well qualified but needy Pakistan nationals to get a one-year degree in MSc in the UK.
Application forms can be downloaded from the university website www.strath.ac.uk/rio/postgraduatescholarships/award_27642_en.html
Punjab University, Department of Mathematics has started admissions in Professional Short Courses i.e. MS Office, Graphics Design, Web Development.
Minimum qualification required for serial no. 1 is matriculation or equivalent while for others FA/FSc or equivalent. Those who are likely to qualify the intermediate examinations are also eligible.