Pakistan Science Foundation Islamabad
Science Talent Farming Scheme (STFS)
(Approved by Government of Pakistan)
Pakistan Science Foundation, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Science & Technology is in the process of selection of 3rd batch of 300 young students under the Science Talent Farming Scheme (STFS). The talented students passionate towards Science education who wish to adopt science as career will be selected and trained/groomed to become future eminent scientists. The selected students will be required to seek admission in reputed public sector colleges approved under this Scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
i. Matric Students of Science Group who have passed 9th Class examination in the year 2016 and are appearing in 10th Class examination (Matric/SSC) in the year 2017, are eligible to apply.
ii. Minimum 60% marks in overall subjects; and minimum 70% overall marks in four (4) Science Subjects.
Selection Criteria
i. Initial scrutiny as per above eligibility criteria.
ii. Science aptitude and IQ test (written form) through third party.
iii. Interview / presentation on innovative ideas.
iv. Seats will be allocated region-wise as per approved quota policy of the Federal Government.
v. Eighty percent (80%) students will be selected from Government schools and 20% from Non-government schools. Only those students of non-government schools are eligible where monthly tuition fee of the school is not more than Rs.1,000/- per month.
vi. It will be mandatory for students to get admission for F.Sc studies only in STFS approved colleges and complete their intermediate studies. List of approved colleges can be downloaded from PSF website www.psf.gov.pk
Facilities and Specialized Activities for Selected Students
i. Admission to reputed government colleges at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Sukkur, Hyderabad and Quetta.
ii. Monthly scholarship for tuition / hostel fee and other educational expenses.
iii. Designing of research projects from first year under the mentorship of a scientist / university teacher.
iv. Learning through Inquiry Based Science Education.
v. Study visit to national science and technology organizations/universities.
vi. Interaction with eminent scientists, presentations and film shows through mobile talent farming labs.
vii. Participation in summer science camps and youth science fora.
viii. Academic visits of high achiever selected students to international S&T/ research organizations/ universities etc.
Documents and Other Requirements:
i. Attested copy of result of Grade-9 from the school/board.
ii. Proof of status of school, i.e. Government or Non-Government; and proof of school monthly fee for Matric (as required in the application form). Application Form will not be accepted without Stamp and Signature of the School Head/ Principal.
iii. Attested copy of Student’ Domicile or Father’s Domicile.
iv. Result (marks) of Matric will be required immediately after announcement of the same. Please keep visiting NTS website to provide the Marks of Matric immediately after the announcement of result.
v. Application Forms with incomplete, wrong/ false information will be rejected.
How to apply:
Application form for STFS Scholarship can be downloaded from NTS website: www.nts.org.pk. Duly filled-up application form should be sent through courier or registered mail to: NTS HQ, 1-E, Street No. 46, Sector I-8/2, Islamabad, by 10 February, 2017. Application received after the due date will not be entertained. No TA/DA is admissible for the test and interview.
For further information:
• For details, please visit Pakistan Science Foundation website www.psf.gov.pk
• For Test related queries contact NTS on 051-844441 or visit NTS website www.nts.org.pk
Important Note:
• All the information/particulars provided by the candidate in the Application Form will be verified in respect of the selected candidates. In case of any information found false/incorrect, the candidature of the applicant shall be cancelled/rejected at any stage even after selection, and legal proceedings may also be initiated against such candidates.
Project Director STFS
Pakistan Science Foundation
Plot No. 1 Constitution Avenue, G-5/2,
Islamabad
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