Diya Pakistan Scholarship Fund 2026

About This Scholarship

The Diya Pakistan Scholarship Fund is a widely recognized, deeply trusted financial aid program that issues thousands of stipends annually. It strictly targets financially destitute students enrolled in government institutions for Matric, Inter, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees. The unique aspect of Diya Pakistan is its fully digitized, continuous application system; students can apply online by uploading their poverty proofs, and upon verification, direct financial assistance is deposited into their bank accounts to prevent dropouts.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Annual direct stipend of PKR 15,000 to PKR 25,000 to cover tuition gaps, books, and essential study materials
• Direct institutional cheque disbursement preventing cash handling delays or unauthorized deductions
• Continuous multi-year annual renewal throughout the degree duration subject to passing marks (60% / 2.8 CGPA)
• Additional 5% merit assessment advantage awarded to verified Hafiz-e-Quran applicants
• Zero application processing fees or repayment obligations for all approved beneficiaries

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Financial Status: Must be **Zakat Eligible** (deserving/needy).
• 2
  Family Income: Monthly family income should generally not exceed PKR 45,000.
• 3
  Academic Merit: Minimum **60% marks** at all academic levels.
• 4
  Institution: Must be enrolled in a **Government / Public Sector** Institute (Private students are generally not eligible unless low fee structure).
• 5
  Exclusion: PhD and MPhil students are generally ineligible (unless MPhil is a direct continuation after BS). Students receiving > PKR 25,000/year from other sources are ineligible.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Visit the Diya Pakistan Online Web Application System.

2. 2

   Step 2: Fill the online form to generate your Case Number.

3. 3

   Step 3: Download the 'Head of Institute (HOI) Attestation Form' from the website.

4. 4

   Step 4: Get the HOI form filled and signed by your College/University Principal or Dept Head.

5. 5

   Step 5: Scan all documents (CNIC, Result Cards, HOI Form, Electricity Bill, Father's Income Proof) and email them to `apply@diyapak.org` with your CNIC number in the subject line.

6. 6

   Step 6: Check your status weekly on the website.

Required Documents

• Head of Institute (HOI) Attestation Form (Mandatory)
• Student CNIC / B-Form
• Father's & Mother's CNIC
• Academic Transcripts (Matric, Inter, Bachelor's)
• Current Fee Receipt
• Latest Electricity Bill (to verify residence)
• Salary Slip / Pension Document / Income Affidavit of Guardian
• Enrollment Certificate of Siblings (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions