The following criteria are used by the Trustees to guide their decisions in selecting Noon Scholars:

•  normally be domiciled in Pakistan;

•  normally have studied for 12 (or more) years in Pakistani schools, colleges or universities;

• not have had opportunities to study abroad previously (and certainly not at university level in Europe, North America or Australasia);

• high academic merit;

• financial need;

• excellent command of the English language;

• demonstrate intention to return to Pakistan to pursue a career or engage in further research; clear indication of future potential contribution to Pakistani society, culture and life on their return.