HEC-SAMAA TV Scholarship Program Spring / Fall 2009, Pakistan

JAAG BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD, SAMAA TV realizes the importance of strengthening and developing human resource.  SAMAA TV, being a responsible corporate citizen, is launching a scholarship programme for students currently enrolled in Masters in Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies (Spring / Fall 2009 session), offered at all Public sector Universities/ Degree Awarding Institutions  across Pakistan. The scholarship is targeted for those, who are striving towards better education but lack the financial resources.
HEC and SAMMA TV have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 20th October, 2008, for the joint implementation and management of SAMAA scholarship program.
Higher Education Commission (HEC), as part of its public private partnership initiative has joined hands with SAMAA TV for promotion of higher education in Pakistan. HEC is already managing a wide array of scholarship programs, sponsored by the Government of Pakistan.
This collaboration between a public entity i.e HEC and a private entity i.e SAMAA TV will serve as a model of Public Private Partnership program for other corporate entities.
On completion of the education, the successful scholarship holder will be offered a one year job contract with SAMAA TV, with a salary at par with the industry standard and in desired department.
SAMAA TV has taken a eadership role in contributing to society through a structured social investment program, which aims to integrate the economic, social and environmental needs of the local communities.
Their social investment projects are a testimony to the company’s commitment, targets and performance in delivering on our environmental and social responsibilities.
Primary objective of this scholarship program is to support those who possess merit and are in need of financial resources to pursue higher studies in the field of Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies in public sector universities.
Eligibility
Applicants should fulfill the below-mentioned criteria at the time of sending application form:

• They must be Pakistani/AJK citizens and permanent residents.
• They should be under 35 years of age or less on the closing date of advertisement (born on or after 13-02-1975),
• They must posses marks above 50% in their entire academic career (e.g SSC, HSC, BA/BSc, or Equivalent etc).
• They should not have obtained below 50 % marks in their entire academic career (e.g SSC, HSC, BA/BSc, or equivalent etc)..
• They should have obtained bachelor degree / 14^th grade with atleast 60% or above marks.
• Their last academic results must have been officially announced and they must be in possession of all of their academic transcripts. Those waiting for result can not apply.
• Applicants should have already obtained admission in the Spring / Fall-2009 session, in the discipline of Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies in any of the public sector universities in Pakistan approved by HEC.
• Their monthly family income, from all sources must be less than Rs. 40,000/.

They are NOT current or former employees of JAAG BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD,SAMAA TV.

• Read the application form and every field very carefully, before filling the form.
• You are advised to fill the form in block letters, using MS-Word, with one character per block.
• Please keep a photocopy of the filled-in form, for your record.
• Ensure that you have attached all required documents by completing the checklist, given at the end of application form.
• Answer all the entries in the form. Those which are not applicable should be marked “N/A”
• For family financial reporting, parents/guardians should be consulted.
• All amounts should be mentioned in Pakistani Currency (Rs)
• Do not overwrite or cross any information in the application form.
• Do not provide false or incomplete information or one that cannot be supported with proof.
• An affidavit needs to be submitted after qualifying for the scholarship.
• The Applicant should not be a relative of, neither a current nor former employee, of JAGG Broadcasting Systems Pvt Limited, SAMAA TV.
• Each scholarship will cover tuition fee only, other expenses would be borne by the SAMAA TV scholarship holder, him/herself.
• Do not apply for the scholarship if your final intermediate and matriculation percentages are less than the required 50%,and Bachelor degree level percentage is less than the required 60%.
• Incomplete and /or late applications received after closing date shall not be entertained.

Before Sending Application Package, please ensure to attach following testimonials

1. Attested copies of Mark sheets/ certificate / Degree (Matriculation, Intermediate, Bachelor, Any other)
2. Attested copies of last three months income certificate/salary slip.
3. Verified by legal slips of Father / Guardian
4. Attested copies of CNIC (Self, Father, Mother or Guardian, as applicable)
5. Attested copies of Domicile certificate (Self, Father, Mother or Guardian, as applicable)
6. Attested copy of B-form. (as a proof of number of siblings)
7. Attested copies of last three months Utility Bills (Telephone, Gas & Electricity, all three types of bills)
8. Disability certificate from a recognized hospital (if applicable)
9. Attestation of enrolment as full time student from the department head.

Closing Date of Application
Application should reach on or before 13^th February, 2010, by the close of office hours.
NO Application form will be accepted after the closing date.
Download application
Download, TYPE and Print the Application Form, as per instructions given in the form, available at HEC website:
www.hec.gov.pk/samaa-hrd (“How to apply” portion of the website)
Instructions for Sending the Application Package

1. Print the application forms available on the website.
2. Fill the Application (using MS-Word), using the capital letters (do not use capital letter for mentioning your e-mail).
3. Attached Rs.200/- Bank Draft / Pay Order, drawn in favor of JAAG Broadcasting Systems Pvt Ltd., as application processing fee.
4. Last Date for receipt of application in HEC is 13-02-2010. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be entertained.
5. Send completely filled application form along with attested copies of ALL testimonials and documents, as mentioned on the website, so as to reach on or before 13^th February 2010, by the close of office hours, to the address given below:  

Rezwana Siddiqui
Project Director (SAMAA-HRD)
HRD Division, HEC Sector H-9, Islamabad
E-mail: samaa-hrd@hec.gov.pk
Applications will be evaluated on two criterions:
On Merit Basis:
As evident from previous academic record and extra curricular activities, participated in.
On Need Basis:
Where Applicant’s financial circumstances would be considered.
The Applicant should be able to demonstrate the need for financial assistance for completing his studies
Candidates will additionally be evaluated on the basis of their personal Blog created on the internet. Hence it is highly recommended that the applicant should create their personal Blog (either on personal pages or on other website) before submission of application and mention the same in application form.
The candidate should not be more then 35 years old at the time of closing date of application receipt.
Duration/ Details of Scholarship
Each scholarship will cover tuition fee only.
The scholarship is renewable after successful completion of each semester.
The scholarships covers the entire duration of the study program (02 years, as the case may be)
Short listing will be done on the basis of the merit and financial need of the applicant.
The Selection Committee’s decision will be final and conclusive.
The successful candidates will upon completion of degree (min GPA 3.0) be offered a one year job contract with SAMAA TV.
The SAMAA Scholarship Program Spring / Fall 2009 covers all Public Sector Universities in Pakistan Only.