Due to COVID-19, many students are unable to pay their educational expenditures. Eventually they stop their education because of their limited financial resources. The Government of Punjab introduced a special scholarship “Rehmat-lil-Alameen” to assist the bright and underprivileged students from all the public sector colleges and universities in Punjab..
Funding resource: Higher Education Department (HED)/Government of Punjab.
Financial Support: Determined by HED, after a comprehensive evaluation.
How to apply: UE, Students do not need to apply for this scholarship. The UE Divisions/Campus and Financial Aid Office, UE, Lahore will forward the nominations of topper students as and when demanded by the HED, Govt. of the Punjab. The final selection will be made by HED, Govt. of the Punjab according to the policy.
For further details: Visit the HED’s website: https://hedscholarships.punjab.gov.pk/
It is a paradigm shift in a policy of the Government of Pakistan to provide financial support at undergraduate level students who are unable to pursue university education due to limited financial resources. This initiative, poorer households would be enabled to come out of poverty, which in a long run expected to have positive impact on individuals, their families and the community.
Funding resource: HEC/Government of Pakistan.
Financial Support: EHSAAS Scholarships will cover 100% of the university tuition fee and a stipend @ Rs. 40,000/- per annum.
How to apply: Applicants can apply after the announcement of the scholarships. Interested applicants can Online apply through HEC Web Application System i.e. https://ehsaas.hec.gov.pk/#/login
After submission of online application, print of the same form along-with the all required documents must be submitted to FAO Coordinator of concerned UE Division/Campus.
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply, Required Supporting Documents etc. please visit the HEC’s website:
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Ehsaas/Pages/Eligibility-Criteria.aspx
Pakistan has no shortage of talented youth, but in several instances, lack of resources prevents them from realizing their potentials. This becomes more problematic when it comes to accessing higher 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. Scholarships have been announced for financially disadvantaged students of all public sector universities and their campuses. The scholarships aim to elevate the socio-economic status of the students by enabling their chances to get the modern education and career opportunities for their brighter future.
Funding resource: HEC/Government of Pakistan.
Financial Support: In addition to the tuition fee, every grantee will be paid Rs.6000/- stipend per month for the complete program.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply after the announcement of the scholarships. Interested applicants can receive the Scholarship Application Form from the FAO Coordinator of concerned UE Division/Campus of the University and can also be downloaded from HEC official website:
https://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/NBS/Pages/Downloads.aspx
The Scholarship Form will be submitted along with supporting documents to the same FAO Coordinator (at concerned Division/Campus only) after completion.
(HEC will not accept any application form directly)
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply, Required Supporting Documents, etc. please visit the HEC’s website:
https://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/NBS/Pages/Eligibility-Criteria.aspx
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) is an initiative of the Government of Punjab. This program is providing opportunities to the talented but deserving students to fulfill their educational dreams and aspirations to become active partner in the development and welfare of Pakistan.
Funding resources: PEEF/Govt. of the Punjab.
Financial Support: In addition to the tuition fee, every grantee will be paid stipend (per month), hostel fee (which is paid through bi-annual installments).
Note: PEEF office decide the amount of scholarship. PEEF scholarships are awarded till the completion of the degree course the student is enrolled in. However, if the student fails to maintain the required / satisfactory academic performance level, or is involved in any disciplinary act; the University/ or the PEEF, reserve the right to cancel the scholarship.
How to apply: PEEF allocate scholarship quotas to all the partner universities of Punjab. Applicants can apply after the announcement of the scholarships. Interested applicants can receive the Scholarship Application Form from the FAO Coordinator of concerned UE Division/Campus of the University and can also be downloaded from PEEF official website:
https://www.peef.org.pk/masterlevel-scholarships#down
The Scholarship Form will be submitted along with supporting documents (mentioned on application form) to the same FAO Coordinator (at concerned Division/Campus only) after completion.
(PEEF will not accept any application form for Master level scholarship directly)
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply, etc. please visit the PEEF’s website: https://www.peef.org.pk/masterlevel-scholarships
PEEF office collect the data from all the BISE of Punjab, select the students on the basis of their intermediate results and send nomination to selected students to their mailing addresses.
The KIF has been providing financial assistance to deserving talented students who secure more than 75% marks in Matric and Intermediate Examinations irrespective of creed and domicile, are pursuing education in professional and higher academic institutions.
Funding resources: Karwan-e-Ilm Foundation Pakistan.
Financial Support: Determined by KIF Committee, after a comprehensive evaluation, depending upon degree program total expenses.
How to apply: Applicants can apply after the announcement of the scholarships. Deserving students can apply for KIF scholarship by submitting Hand Written Application along-with required supporting documents to the FAO Coordinator (at concerned Division/Campus only).
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria/Instructions, Required Supporting Documents etc. please visit the KIF’s website:
https://www.kif.com.pk/index.php?pag=get_scholar
In Pakistan, a large portion of the population does not have access to the quality education. Diya Pakistan is a professionally managed charitable organization which is committed to eradicate poverty by promoting literacy. Since 1988, Diya has proudly reached out to talented, financially distressed students with more than 420,000 merit scholarships value in excess of Rs 895 million (US$ 9 million), enabling them to continue their education and to reach their ultimate professional goals.
Funding resources: Diya Pakistan Foundation.
Financial Support: Determined by DIYA Scholarship Committee, after having a comprehensive evaluation, depending upon degree program expenses.
How to apply: Interested applicants can Online apply through Diya’s Web Application System i.e. https://diyapak.org/apply-scholarship/
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria/Instructions, How to Apply, Required Supporting Documents (Scanned Form) etc. please visit the Diya’s website:
https://diyapak.org/scholarship-section/
Scholarship stipend is meant to provide financial assistance to the deserving students in order to help them in continuation of their higher studies. Stipends are provided to the deserving students studying in those colleges, universities, polytechnic and other educational and professional institutions in Punjab that are established or recognized by the government.
Funding resources: Bait-Ul-Mal, Govt. of the Punjab.
Financial Support: Determined by District Bait-ul-Maal Committee, after a comprehensive evaluation, depending upon degree program total expenses.
How to apply: A deserving student can apply for education stipend on prescribed form to the Chairman, District Bait-ul-Maal Committee of the area of his/her residence. Form can be download from Bait-Ul-Maal’s website:
https://baitulmaal.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/Education_1_2.pdf
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria/Instructions, How to Apply, Financial Support etc. please visit the Bait-Ul-Maal’s website:
https://baitulmaal.punjab.gov.pk/education_stipend
Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) is an initiative of Government of Balochistan (on the pattern of Punjab Educational Endowment Fund PEEF). Through Annual Scholarship Policy, BEEF awards scholarships to thousands of meritorious students of Balochistan and of other provinces enrolled in Balochistan based institutions to build a critical mass of human resource to contribute towards the ultimate goal of nation building.
Funding resource: BEEF/Government of Balochistan.
Financial Support: Determined by BEEF office, after a comprehensive evaluation, depending upon degree program total expenses.
How to apply: Applicants can apply after the announcement of the scholarships. Interested applicants can receive the Scholarship Application Form from the FAO Coordinator of concerned UE Division/Campus of the University.
The Scholarship Form will be submitted along-with supporting documents to the same FAO Coordinator (at concerned Division/Campus only) after completion.
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria, Procedure etc. please visit the BEEF’s website: https://www.beef.org.pk/
Supporting Youth and promoting Higher Education is one of the top priorities of the current democratic government of Pakistan. In this connection, one of the great initiatives of the HEC/Government is the scheme for distributing Motorized/Electric Wheelchairs to disabled students studying in Public Sector Universities of Pakistan with the objective to facilitate them in their movements in order to complete their higher education, and enable them to contribute effectively towards the progress of the country.
Funding resource: HEC/Government of Pakistan.
How to apply: Applicants can apply after the announcement of the scheme. Prospective students would fill in their particulars via online application forms on a given link at HEC website i.e. https://eportal.hec.gov.pk/wheelchair
The form would be printed, necessary documents attached and submitted to FAO Coordinator of concerned UE Division/Campus. After verification University will forward all eligible cases to HEC for distribution of wheel chairs.
For further details: Such as Eligibility Criteria, How to apply, User Manual etc. please visit the HEC’s website:
https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/wheelchair/Pages/Eligibility-Criteria.aspx
University of Education, Lahore, Merit Based Scholarship (UEMBS) is semester-wise awarded to encourage healthy academic competition amongst the BS and master level talented students of UE, enrolled in both Morning/Evening programs of any discipline.
Eligibility Criteria (For Newly Admitted Students):
Top Three (3) students in the merit list of newly admitted students in all degree programs offered in morning at each Division/Campus of the University.
Note: The students newly admitted in evening programs will not be considered for UEMBS in first semester only.
Eligibility Criteria (For Already Enrolled Students):
Top Three (3) students enrolled in subsequent semesters in each degree program offered in morning & evening shift at any Division/Campus of the University. CGPA of previous semester will be considered for the award/continuation of UEMBS.
Note: The top three students will be selected from the consolidated list of morning evening students of each degree program.
In-eligibility Criteria
Funding resource: University of Education, Lahore
Financial Support: Covers university tuition fee, depending upon holding first three (3) positions as 100%,75% and 50% respectively.
How to apply: UE, Students do not need to apply for this merit based scholarship. The UE Divisions/Campus and Financial Aid Office, UE, Lahore prepare and finalize the list of selected students on the basis of eligible criteria as mentioned above.