Scholarship Overview
The Higher Education Department (HED) of the Government of the Punjab has partnered with Google, Coursera, and Tech Valley to provide fully funded Google Career Certificates to students at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB). Coinciding with IUB's celebration of 100 Years of Academic Excellence (1925–2025), this program provides industry-aligned learning pathways at zero cost to help students build practical job skills.
Who Can Apply
The program is open to students currently studying at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Additional criteria, such as GPA or specific degree requirements, are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Available Pathways
Students can pick from 14 distinct professional learning tracks:
- Data Analytics & Advanced Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
- IT Support & IT Automation
- Cybersecurity & UX Design
- Project Management & Business Intelligence
- AI Essentials, Prompting Essentials & Google AI Professional
- Agile Essentials & People Management Essentials
Benefits
Selected students gain free access to globally accepted certificates offered through Coursera. The flexible training allows participants to study at their own pace, helping them prepare for traditional job markets, freelance opportunities, or starting a business venture. Financial allowances or stipends are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
How to Apply
To get started, students need to join the program, choose their preferred certificate track on Coursera, complete the coursework, and download their final Google credential. For registration procedures and any program inquiries, students can contact the designated focal person via email at farid.zamir@iub.edu.pk. Application deadlines are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.
