The Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) is offering scholarships to Pakistani students for the academic year 2024-25. These scholarships are available for admission to Moroccan Public Institutions of Higher Education and cover various programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for these scholarships:
- Nationality: Must be a Pakistani/AJK national and permanent resident. Individuals with dual nationality are not eligible.
- Educational Requirements:
- Undergraduate: Minimum of 12 years of education (FSC/A-level), with a maximum age limit of 23 years.
- Masters: Minimum of 16 years of education in the relevant field of study.
- PhD: Minimum of 18 years of education in the relevant field of study.
- Test Scores: Valid HAT (for Masters/PhD) or USAT (for Bachelors) test scores are required. Applicants without these scores should visit the Education Testing Council website for more details.
- Other University Requirements: Additional criteria as set by the respective Moroccan university must also be met.
Offered Programs
The scholarship is available for the following fields of study:
- Medical Studies, Paramedical Science, Commercial and Management Science
- Engineering and Technological Science
- Agronomic and Veterinary Science
- Architecture
Teaching Language
The primary medium of instruction is French, particularly in scientific, technical, and economic sectors. Candidates admitted to these programs will need to undergo French language courses at centers like Alliance Francaise during the academic year 2024/25. Programs in Arabic Language and Literature, and Islamic Studies are taught in Arabic, and Legal Science can be studied in either Arabic or French.
Scholarship Coverage
Details about the Moroccan institutions, stipend, accommodation, medical coverage, and visa/residency requirements can be found in the Moroccan Information File.
Application Procedure
- Application Portal: HEC Scholarship Portal
- Procedure: Register and complete your profile, select “Moroccan Govt Scholarship Program,” submit the application, and print a copy for signature.
- Deadline: The application must be submitted by May 10, 2024.
Required Documents
At this stage, applicants are not required to submit hard copies to HEC. However, shortlisted candidates will need to provide:
- Signed application form from HEC.
- Attested educational documents.
- CNIC copy.
- Letter of motivation.
- Evidence of extracurricular and volunteering activities.
- Letters of recommendation.
- For PhD candidates: Dissertation/thesis for Master’s degree and a doctoral thesis proposal.
- Non-criminal record (Police Clearance Certificate).
- Medical certificate showing good health and free from epidemic diseases.
- NOC from employer, if applicable.
Accreditation Warning
Applicants for professional degrees (e.g., Medical, Engineering) must ensure their program is accredited by the relevant Pakistani council (PMDC, PEC, etc.).
For further assistance, contact:
- Assistant Director (HRD),
Learning Opportunities Abroad,
Scholarship Division, Higher Education Commission,
Sector H-9, Islamabad. - Website: HEC Online Help
- Phone: 051-111-119-432, 0334-111-9432
This structured and detailed guide provides all the necessary information for Pakistani students looking to pursue education in Morocco under the AMCI scholarship.