Scholarships for students in Pakistan: official links and steps

Scholarships and fee support can come from the government, a university, a province or another organization. Each programme has its own rules, funding and dates. Use the links below to find official information and confirm that applications are open for your study level. Need-based support means that the university also checks your family’s financial situation.

Steps to look for financial support

1. Choose your study level and course. Some scholarships support college, undergraduate or postgraduate study only.
2. Ask the institution about its support. Contact its financial aid office and ask which scholarships are available for your course, campus and intake.
3. Check the scholarship rules. Check whether it asks for a home province certificate (domicile), marks, family income, subject, university, semester or other details.
4. Read what the award covers. It may pay tuition only or may include other costs. Check renewal rules and what costs you must pay yourself.
5. Prepare proof carefully. Follow the official checklist. It may ask for identity, education, household income or other records.
6. Submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of the application and receipt, and check for follow-up requests.

Official scholarship starting points

• HEC Need-Based Scholarship: requirements — for undergraduate students who meet the rules at participating public universities. The university assesses financial need and manages the available places.
• HEC Need-Based Scholarship: how to apply — contact the participating university’s Financial Aid Office and submit the form there.
• PEEF student scholarship information — check the current scholarship type, academic year, requirements and deadline. Past-year forms must not be treated as current calls.
• Punjab Honhaar Scholarship information — check the current phase and student groups included before applying; published requirements can differ between phases.
• HEC scholarship directory — overseas and other special scholarships have their own dates and conditions.

Important checks

• Use the current year’s call, not an old poster, form or social media post.
• Check whether you must already be admitted, and whether your university or course is on the approved list.
• Never pay an unofficial person to secure a scholarship. Follow only payment instructions on the official site.
• Ask your university Financial Aid Office if rules or required documents are unclear.

This page is a starting guide, not an award decision. For college and university application steps, see the admissions guide. For help choosing subjects, use the FSc and Intermediate guide.

Scholarship sources checked 13 November 2026. Information can change. Check the official source for current dates, rules and instructions.