Introduction
NED University and Noor Foundation Inc. (NF) have established a collaborative framework to provide financial assistance through scholarships to deserving students enrolled in courses under selected MS programs. This initiative focuses on disciplines such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Engineering, Cyber Security, and related fields.
The program aims to enhance educational accessibility, foster academic excellence, and empower students to excel in advanced and emerging disciplines. Additionally, scholarships will support professional certifications, equipping students with industry-relevant skills to enhance their career opportunities.
Courses for Scholarship Support
The following courses are aligned with this initiative:
| CT-501 Software Project Management | CT-504 Advanced Numerical Analysis |
| CT-506 Advanced Analysis of Algorithms | CT-509 Distributed Systems |
| CT-512 Principles of Marketing | CT-527 Image Processing and Computer Vision |
| CT-530 Data Mining | CT-532 Information System Audit |
| CT-534 Software Quality Assurance | CT-539 Advanced Computer Networking |
| CT-542 Information Security Management | CT-544 Cyber Crimes and Security |
| CT-545 Digital Forensics | CT-554 Ethical Hacking |
| CT-555 Cloud Security | CT-556 Intrusion Detection |
| CT-560 Deep Learning | CT-561 Natural Language Processing |
| CT-562 Machine Learning | CT-563 Business Intelligence |
| CT-569 Virtualization and Cloud Computing | CT-574 Information Privacy and Security |
| CT-575 Cryptography | CT-576 Advanced Operating System |
| CT-577 Advanced Theory of Automata | CT-581 Statistics & Probability for Data Science |
| CT-583 Tools and Techniques for Data Science | CT-590 Data Visualization |
| CT-592 Big Data Analytics | CT-593 Data Warehousing |
| CT-597 Time Series Analysis & Forecasting | CT-598 Financial Data Analysis |
| CS-551 Advanced Database Systems | CS-552 Data Analytic |
| CS-553 Information Systems Management | CS-554 Data Security and Audit |
| CS-555 Distributed Systems | CS-5139 Advanced Data Architecture and Frameworks |
| CS-5101 Advanced Artificial Intelligence | CS-5103 Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence |
| CS-5104 Intelligent Systems Design | CS-5137 Machine Learning (from batch 2023-2024) |
| CS-5138 Deep Learning (from batch 2023-2024) |
10 Scholarships of USD 100
In addition to the courses of Masters programmes, 10 scholarships of USD 100 each will support professional certifications critical to enhancing career opportunities. These certifications are embedded within the Masters curriculum and include:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Scholarship Amount
The scholarships will be granted to deserving students on merit-cum-need basis in the individual courses of the above-mentioned programmes as per the following details:
| Courses of Programs MS AI/CSIT/DS/IS/DEIM | Scholarship Amount |
| Evening | Rs. 12,750 /- |
| Weekend | Rs. 19,500 /- |
| Certifications | 100 USD |
Commencement
Spring Semester 2025
Eligibility Criteria for Application
Candidates fulfilling any of the following conditions are eligible to apply for this scholarship:
- All currently enrolled students in MS programs (AI, CSIT, DS, IS, DEIM) with a CGPA of 3.0 or above.
- Candidates not currently enrolled in the aforementioned MS programs but meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for admission in any of these programs.
Selection Criteria
Selection of scholarship recipients will be based on a merit-cum-need basis, with a performance evaluation and an interview.
- Performance evaluation for individual courses will be based on:
- A test for candidates not currently enrolled in any of the aforementioned Master's programs.
- Current CGPA for candidates already enrolled in the Master's programs.
- Performance evaluation for professional certification will be based on the performance of the student in which the respective certification is integrated.
- Interview will be conducted to evaluate the need of the candidate based on the data provided in the scholarship form and any other relevant information.
Application Process for availing NF Scholarship
Step 1: Course Registration
Candidates will select a maximum of two course(s) from the aforementioned list of courses.
Step 2: Scholarship Application
Candidates interested in availing NF scholarship should apply online at the following link: