Pakistan has no deficiency of skilled youth, however in a
few occasions, absence of assets keeps them from understanding their
possibilities. This turns out to be increasingly hazardous with regards to getting
advanced education. The Government of Pakistan acknowledges these constraints
and has tasked Higher Education Commission to facilitate the needy and
deserving students through Need Based Scholarships. Scholarship is being awarded in 94 public
sector universities and their campuses. Purpose of this scholarship is to
provide a high quality education at a reputed Public Sector institutions
/university to talented but financially weak students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Scholarships are available for study at Undergraduate level in all disciplines at HEC selected public sector Pakistani universities and degree awarding institutions.
- Students should secure admission at HEC recognized institution as per admission policy of the institution and be enrolled in Undergraduate (4 years) programs.
- Already enrolled are also eligible to apply.
- The eligibility of a candidate is linked to his/her financial needs as assessed by the Institutional Scholarship Award Committee. The financial background of the family of the applicant will be kept in view in this regard.
- The number of slots will be decided by the universities.
- Funding for slots will continue for the complete duration of the program. In case any students drop out, they will be replaced by other candidates on the waiting list.
- In the case of Medicine, Pharm-D and other five year programs, funding will be made available for the complete program.
- Considering the allocated grant, the university may adjust the total number of scholarships to an extent in order to cover the tuition fees.
- In addition to the tuition fee, every grantee will be paid Rs.6000/- stipend per month for the complete program.
