Cuban Government MBBS Scholarship | Fully Funded

The Government of Cuba has offered one undergraduate scholarship in the field of Medicine (MBBS) for Pakistani nationals for the years 2023-24​. Applications for the Cuban Government scholarship can be submitted online at the HEC website. The last date to apply for the scholarship is August 31, 2023. The scholarship covers tuition fees, food, a Hostel, and 100 Cuban pesos per month as a stipend. A one-time grant of Rs 300,000/- shall be provided to the scholarship awardee after his departure to Cuba (Scholar should have a working bank account in Pakistan). It’s a fully funded and an Amazing opportunity for Pakistani students as the Government of Cuba has offered one undergraduate scholarship in field of Medicine for Pakistani nationals for the Year 2023-24. You can also check others opened Scholarship here.

​BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• At least 70% or above marks in F.Sc. /A level (Pre-Medical) & 60% or above marks in SSC/Matric (O level).
• Result awaiting candidates are not eligible to apply.
• All Pakistani/AJK nationals, aged between 18-25 years as on closing dates of application are eligible to apply.

Nomination Criteria:

• All applicants are required to provide a valid USAT-M test score. (The score obtained after January 2022) 
• Nomination criteria is based on USAT test score.
• Final selection will be based on USAT-M Score only after fulfillment of above basic eligibility criteria.(Those applicants who do not have the valid USAT-M test score, please visit the  Education Testing Council website​ for more information.)

FUNDING DETAILS

The government of Cuba will Provide the following expenses:

• ​Tuition fees
• Hostel accommodation & toiletries
• Food  (as per rules of Cuban Government)
• Contribution to living expenses in form of Stipend (limited amount is provided by Cuban government in form of Cuban Pesos)

Other expenses like round trip air-tickets, buying of halal food, medical insurance (disease or other causes), living expenses and visa fee shall be borne by the student/guardian.
However, a one time grant of Rs 300,000/- shall be provided to scholarship awardee after his departure to Cuba (Scholar should have a working bank account on his/her name in Pakistan).

Online Application:

Apply online at HEC website:  https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk/#/auth/login . After registering and filling your profile, please select “Learning Opportunities Abroad”. After submission of the application, get its printed copy to be signed by applicant. 

Deadline: HEC online application portal shall close on 31st August 2023 (04.00 PM).

Important Note: This scholarship is funded by Cuban Government hence NO additional financial responsibility will be on part of Higher Education Commission, Pakistan in any case.

In case of shortlisting:

Following documents with online application form shall only be required/demanded from shortlisted applicants (no need to send hardcopy at this stage)

o  Copy of HEC application form submitted through Online application portal (duly signed)

o  SSC Certificate/DMC/Degree with IBCC attestation OR O-Level Certificate (Science Group) with IBCC equivalence.

o  F.Sc. Certificate/DMC/Degree with IBCC attestation OR A-Level Certificate (Pre-Medical) with IBCC equivalence

o  Birth Certificate issued by NADRA.

o  Father or Guardian’s CNIC copy.

o  No Criminal record certificate. (Original)

o  Photocopy of valid passport (validity more than 06 months)

o  Original Medical Certificate with report of HIV/AIDS issued by Medical Superintendent of District Head Quarter Government Hospital and further attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).​

Note: Above-mentioned documents are only required from shortlisted applicants, no need to send a hardcopy to HEC until intimated. (Please keep these documents ready)​

DISCLAIMER:

Incomplete applications without above mentioned documents will be rejected, without assigning any reason and any further communication by HEC. After successful completion of undergraduate degree program in Medicine from Cuba, the candidate will be required to appear in NEB Examination and must fulfill all the laid down requirements of foreign graduates for registration with PMC, Islamabad. Further, it is the sole responsibility of student(s) applying for any professional degree (viz. Medical) to first get its accreditation status confirmation from the respective Council i.e., Pakistan Medical and Dental Council​ (PMDC).

Note: HEC reserves the right to change or modify the nomination criteria.

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