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How to Enroll in Digiskills Batch 7 Courses | Step by Step Guide 2020

Digiskills is an initiative of Government of Pakistan in collaboration with various organisations which aim to train 1 million people in digital skills. Digital skills or technical outsourcing is one of the booming industries of this century which has changed the mode of physical workplaces. With the advent of virtual or online workplaces, the idea of digital presence has become extremely important. In order to work on internet, you need to be equipped with digital skills like creative writing, digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), E-Commerce Management, AutoCAD, Quickbooks etc. These skills are highly important as these are not a handyman job. If you are ready to work online, you need to be expert in one or more of these skills.

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If you are ready to start working online and earn your livelihood in dollars, you are lucky. Digiskills has listed all these courses on its website and enrollment to Batch 7 is open now. Registration and enrollment to courses is completely free of cost. But before registration or enrollment in batch 7 of digiskills, ensure that you meet the following requirements.

You have an email ID
You have a computer/laptop or smartphone
You have an internet connection
You have passion to learn

Step 1: Register on Digiskills

Go to digiskills.pk
Click on Sign up
Insert your First Name, Last Name, valid email ID and choose a password of your own choice
Check the box “I’m not a robot”
Click on “Submit”

Step 2: Activate Your Account

When you click on “Submit” You will be directed to the following screen.
An email will be sent to your inbox with a link to activate your account.
Check your inbox, open the said email and click on the link provided.
Your account is activated now.

Step 3: Update Your Profile

As now you are done with registering and activating your account. Follow the following steps to update your profile on digiskills website.

Sign in to digiskills.pk using your email ID and password
Enter your personal information i.e. name, gender, date of birth, your CNIC (or parents’), your mobile No etc.
Enter details about your qualifications and fill the complete form.
Click on “Submit”
Congratulations! Your Profile has been updated.

Step 4: Enroll in Courses

After updating your profile in Step 3, Click on “Home”
You will be directed to Dashboard.

Click on “Enroll Now (Batch-07)
You will be directed to a page enlisting all the courses.
You can see details of the courses by clicking on “View Details” opposite to each course.
Select your desired courses (any two courses). If you are registered for the first time, you are required to enroll in “Freelancing” as a compulsory course.

Classes will commence from May 27, 2020. The course material will be available on Dashboard once classes start. Watch videos, do you exercises and earn a certificate.

Now wait for classes to start on May 27, 2020.

Fulbright 2021 (Master and PHD) Scholarship 2021

United States Education Foundation Pakistan (USEFP) is accepting applications from Pakistani nationals for fully funded Master and PhD program at top universities in the USA. Fulbright student (Mater’s and PhD) and Fulbright-HEC PhD program is being offered by USEFP for the academic year starting in 2021. Fulbright Scholarship Program is a fully funded USA based Scholarship Program which is supported by the government of the USA through Department of State, USA. Successful applicants will study in the top IS universities or the duration of their degree program and return to Pakistan to serve for the equivalent time period. Each year around 200 Masters and 50 PhD scholarships are awarded approximately.

Last Date: May 13, 2020

Eligibility

Pakistani citizen
Strong academic history
Committed to return to Pakistan
Minimum 16 years of education for Masters Program and 18 years of education for PhD program
All discipline except clinical sciences
GRE with a minimum of 138 verbal and 136 quantitative score

Benefits

All the financials are covered by the Fulbright program including

Return air ticket
One time settlement allowance
Books allowance
Monthly stipend/living allowance
Conference fee
Tuition fee
Visa fee
Health insurance
Laptop

How to Apply

Online application form shall be submitted along with

Three reference letters (Download Here)
GRE score report
Official transcripts and academic documents

Download application form here

Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program 2020 (Fully Funded Exchange to the USA)

The US Embassy’s Regional English Language Office (RELO) is accepting application for its highly competitive and enriching exchange program for in-service secondary school teachers of Pakistan. The program is being offered in collaboration with Evolution and Virginia Tech. The exchange program will provide an opportunity for Pakistani school teachers to attend a six week academic program in a US university.

TEA program is a wonderful opportunity for government and foundation school teachers to enhance their professional capacity by wide exposure to knowledge of their subject, English language proficiency and teaching-learning practices. The program also aims at increasing participants’ knowledge about United States and it’s culture. The program will also provide field experience of 40 hours in a local secondary school organized by the host university.

The program can be availed by in-service Government/foundation secondary school teachers only.

Application Deadline:

14th December 2019

Eligibility

Be a full time English teacher at a secondary school (government/foundation), teaching classes 6-10
Have at least two years of teaching experience in English language teaching
Be a Pakistani citizen and resident
Be in a possession of Bachelors Degree at least (including BA and BS)
Be committed to continue teaching for five years after the completion of the program
Be proficient in written and spoken English

Benefits

J-1 visa support
Round trip airfare to U.S.
Pre-departure orientation in Pakistan
A welcome at Virginia Tech
Academic program fees
Shared housing and meals
Accident and sickness medical coverage
Transportation to the local practicing school in U.S.
A trip to Washington DC
A re-entry seminar

How to Apply

Download the application form

Application form can be submitted through official website or hard copy can be sent via post to the following address:

Office 13, Floor 5, Gulberg Trade Centre, Gulberg Greens, Islamabad

Late submission and incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Application Checklist

Completed application with a copy of academic documents
Hand signed privacy policy and application certification
Institutional support and Reference Form completed by your supervisor and signed/stamped by principal/director of your school
A clear copy of passport or legal identification

Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships

Higher Education Commission(HEC), in collaboration with Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), has announced Ehsaas undergraduate scholarships as a key initiative of the government of Pakistan. This is the first ever biggest scholarship program launched ever in the history of Pakistan. The scholarships will span over a period of 4 years benefiting almost 200,000 students of Pakistan. Annually, 50 thousand students will be able to get financial support for their education, thus realizing the dream of providing access to higher education.

Students from socio-economically challenged backgrounds and belonging to low income families are the sole target of this scholarship program. Moreover, students with special needs are also welcomed to apply for this scholarship.

Application Deadline

December 10, 2019

Eligibility

Students admitted to undergraduate programs in any public sector university
Scholarship can be undertaken in public sector universities and selected nonprofit private colleges/universities
Students from low income families
Fifty percent scholarships will be awarded to female students

Benefits

The scholarship will cover full tuition fee and stipend.

How to Apply

There are two ways to apply for this scholarship. Students can choose either one.

Visit the official website and fill in the online application form and submit. OR
Download the form from official website, fill it, attach all the required documents and submit it to Financial Aid office of your respective university.

Note: Do not submit applications to HEC or BISP directly.

Australian Awards (Fully Funded) Scholarship 2020

Australia Awards Scholarship is a fully funded study opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Australia. The scholarship is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Australian Awards aim to contribute to the development needs of partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

This award supports students from developing countries to study full time in Australia for undergraduate and postgraduate studies program in various universities and educational institutes. The awardees will be provided skills and knowledge helpful for their grooming and they will be able to contribute to their communities upon return to home country.

Australian Awards Scholarship is an equal opportunity provider irrespective of gender, race, class, faith etc. the process is purely based on competition. The awardees will study for the specified duration of their degree program in Australia. The successful candidates will have to leave Australia for a minimum of 2 years after completion of the study.

Benefits

The successful applicants will be entitled to the following benefits.

Return air ticket
Full tuition fee
Establishment allowance
Living allowance
Introductory Academic Program
Overseas students health cover
Pre-Course English (PCE) fee
Supplementary Academic support
Fieldwork support(where fieldwork is the requirement of the degree)

Eligibility

Minimum 18 years of age on 01 February 2020
Citizen of a participating country
Not be a citizen of Australia, permanent resident of Australia or applying for visa to live permanently in Australia
Not be a current serving military personnel
Able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution where the award/scholarship is to be undertaken
Able to acquire student visa to Australia

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements if they are not native English speakers.

IELTS
TOEFL
PTE

In case, an applicant is an English language native speaker, he/she has to meet DFAT’s English language requirement to undertake the award.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, read the detailed information about Australia Award, partnering countries, closing dates and application procedure by visiting the official website.

Fully Funded Young Global Changers Program 2020 in Berlin

The young global changers Program brings together young leaders from the world together who are working to realize global paradigm shift, becoming a joint and strong leadership line for change. The program supports applicants to visit Berlin, German and attend the global solutions summer school. The attendees of the program will also participate in the global solutions summit from April 17-22, 2020.

Application Deadline

December 01, 2019

Eligibility

Young researchers and academics working/have worked on social, economical, and environmental issues
Young entrepreneurs and innovators, young non-profit leaders
Between the age of 21-35 years

Benefits

Air travel to and from Berlin
Accommodation during the program
Free admission to the global solutions summit 2020

**costs on food, transportation in Berlin, visa arrangements and travel insurance etc are not covered by the program.

How to Apply

Visit the official website link below to find out details regarding application process.

Eiffel Excellence Program 2020 for Masters & PhD Study in France (Funded)

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has announced Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program to support foreign students to study for Masters and PhD programs in French Education institutes.

Students from developing countries can apply for either a Masters or PhD degree in priority areas of study. The program aims at supporting future foreign decision makers in priority area of study and to attract applicants from foreign countries to French institutions.

Fields of Study

The scholarship is available in the following study areas.

Engineering science at Masters level and science in its broadest sense for PhD level (Engineering Sciences, Exact Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, nano and Bioscience, Earth Science, Information and Communication Sciences and Technology, Environmental Science)
Economics and Management
Law and Political Science

Levels of Study

Under this scholarship program, French education institutes are committed to admit applicants in the following levels of study

A Masters Degree Program
An Engineering Degree Program
A joint Doctoral Program in partnership with a partner institution abroad.

Eligibility

Non-French nationals
30 years for Masters and 35 years for PhD
Applications submitted by French institutions shall be accepted only. Applicants need to check with the French institutions before applying if they accept students for Eiffel Excellence Program.
Before nominating students for the scholarship, French institutions need to ensure candidate’s language skill meet the program requirements.

Benefits

Fully funded program offers the following benefits

International Air travel round trip
Train travel within France
Local Transportation
Health Insurance
Cultural Activities
Housing allowance under certain conditions
Maintenance allowance

Timeline

Submission of online application: week of October 21, 2019
Deadline for receipt of application by campus France: January 09, 2020
Publication of results: week of March 23, 2020

Hansen Summer Exchange Program 2020

Fully Funded Hansen Summer Exchange Program to the USA for the year 2020 has been announced. The program provides an opportunity to both US and Non-US citizens to enrich their leadership and cultural experience. The awardees of the program will be trained to polish their leadership skills by learning negotiation, mediation, team building and public speaking through vast exposure to political and business icons. This fully funded program is offered by Fred J. Hansen Foundation and it covers all costs related to program including airfare, boarding and lodging. The program is located in Hansen Summer Institute San Diego, USA and accepts undergraduate and masters students of 20-25 years of age.

Application Deadline

US citizens: March 15, 2020

Non-US citizens: January 15, 2020

Eligibility

Hansen Summer Exchange Program is looking for candidates who have leadership experience outside classrooms, in communities or in NGOs.

Undergraduate with 2 years college/university or graduate with interest in International relations, diplomacy, economic development or related fields
Must be aged between 20-25 years
Potential of leadership in local, national or international settings.
Proficient in English verified by academic supervisor
Be able to get valid international passport and US visa if selected

How to Apply

If you are interested, click on the red “Apply Now” button below. Along with online application, you are also required to submit a letter of reference and contact details of academic adviser who could verify your English proficiency.

For queries, contact: hansensummerinstitute@gmail.com

The University of Oklahoma’s Professional Fellows Exchange Program 2020

The University of Oklahoma’s Professional Fellows Program 2020 is officially announced for Pakistani, Indian, Nepali and Kazakhstani mid-level emerging leaders under collaboration with US Department of State. The professional fellows program provides exchange opportunity to the USA. The selected candidates will be placed in one of America’s leading universities in addition to opportunity to work with successful businesses in Oklahoma, USA. The program focuses on providing professional training and leadership so that these fellows could pay back to their communities by playing leadership role in their respective positions. The US based businesses will have a chance to collaborate with their Pakistani, Nepali, Indian and Kazakhstani partners.

The successful candidates will be placed in April-May 2020 and will spend five weeks of learning, training and networking in the USA.

Application Deadline

15 December 2019

Eligibility

A citizen of either Pakistan, India, Nepal or Kazakhstan
Age between 25-40 years
An emerging leader from government, NGO or private sector who have demonstrated expertise in entrepreneurship/start-ups/business or economic development
Experienced in small businesses/entrepreneurship/economic professional development and interested in trainings and hands-on experience in the field
Proficient in English Language
Computer literate
Ability to travel alone (without family and friends)
compliance with program requirements and activities

How to Apply

If you find yourself fit for the program, fill out the online application form by clicking “Apply Now” button below. Before applying, make sure you have the following documents ready.

A one-page cover letter including personal statement (strict adherence to page limit)
A two-page resume (strict adherence to page limit)
A university/college degree or professional certification
Two letters of recommendations written in English (must be latest: written within last two months)

Timeline

Application deadline is 15 December, 2019. Application review and scrutiny start from January 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be called for in-person interview in respective countries in January and February 2020. Program starts in April/May 2020.

Contact program director Elanie Steyn (elanie@ou.edu) for your queries, questions and further informations

The U.S. Summer Sisters Exchange Program 2020

The US Summer Sisters Exchange Program is a fully funded competitive exchange program to the USA for young females of high school age. The program is funded by the US Department of State under the slogan of “Let Girls Learn” with the help of implementation partners like Society for International Education, iEARN and American University.

The program has provided tremendous academic support to young females by giving them access to study US culture, leadership skills, confidence building skills, international affairs and various other topics of divers nature. In Pakistan, the program has uplifted the life standard of young girls by broadening their vision about life and career choices. In past, the exchange students have been placed in prestigious US universities and colleges.

In 2020, the US Summer Sisters Exchange program intends to grant award to 16 young females who will be selected through a conscientious and thorough process of selection. These females will be placed in American universities where they will learn academic, professional and personal skills. Upon return to Pakistan, these young females will be provided access to resources to pay back to their indigenous communities.