Dalda Foundation Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025-26

About This Scholarship

The Dalda Foundation Merit Scholarship Scheme is a highly prestigious, corporate-backed scholarship that identifies and nurtures exceptional talent right after Matriculation. It provides a continuous financial safety net—covering tuition fees and a monthly stipend—for students from their first year of Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) all the way through their Bachelor's degree. The scholarship is fiercely competitive, prioritizing students with outstanding board exam results who hail from low-income families across Pakistan.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Comprehensive coverage of college admission fees, tuition charges, and hostel accommodation expenses
• Regular monthly living and book allowances to offset daily academic expenses
• Continuous scholarship extension through graduation and 4-to-5-year professional university degrees
• Professional soft-skills training including personality grooming, presentation skills, and career counseling
• Structured leadership and mentorship modules designed to nurture entrepreneurial and corporate readiness

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Admission: Must be enrolled in **1st Year (XI)** in a **Government College**.
• 2
  Citizenship: Pakistani National (including AJ&K and Gilgit-Baltistan).
• 3
  Age Limit: Maximum **19 years** as of the application deadline.
• 4
  Family Income: Monthly family income must not exceed **PKR 50,000**.
• 5
  Academic Requirement (Pre-Medical/Eng/ICS/Gen-Science): Minimum **80% Marks** in Matric.
• 6
  Academic Requirement (Arts/Commerce/DAE/Home-Econ): Minimum **70% Marks** in Matric.
• 7
  Board: Must have passed Matric from a BISE in Pakistan.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Wait for the ad in national newspapers (usually in Sept/Oct).

2. 2

   Step 2: Download the Application Form from `daldafoundation.pk` or get it from your College Principal's office.

3. 3

   Step 3: Fill the form and attach attested copies of Matric Marksheet, B-Form, Father's CNIC, and Income Proof.

4. 4

   Step 4: Get the form attested by the Principal of your current Government College.

5. 5

   Step 5: Send the form via courier to 'Dalda Foundation Trust, Karachi'.

6. 6

   Step 6: Shortlisted candidates are called for a written Aptitude Test (IQ/Subjects) followed by an interview.

Required Documents

• Attested Copy of Matric Marksheet
• Attested Copy of B-Form / CNIC
• Father's/Guardian's CNIC
• Salary Slip / Income Certificate / Pension Book
• Domicile (if available)
• College Admission Slip / Bonafide Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions