Fauji Foundation Educational Stipend (Group-II) 2025-26

About This Scholarship

The Fauji Foundation Educational Stipend (Group-II) focuses on supporting the children of retired armed forces personnel who are enrolled in standard Bachelor's degrees (BA, BSc, BCom) and 2 to 3-year diploma courses (like DAE or Paramedical diplomas). By providing a fixed annual grant, this scheme ensures that the dependents of ex-servicemen who opt for foundational higher education or vocational training receive consistent financial backing to successfully enter the national workforce.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Annual direct cash stipend of PKR 12,000 to PKR 24,000 to subsidize cadet boarding, uniform, and mess expenses
• Direct welfare grant eligibility granted upon class promotion without mandatory high-tier board exam percentiles
• Continuous multi-year annual financial renewal across secondary and intermediate cadet training levels (Class 8 to 12)
• Exemption from minimum 10-year service requirements for children of Shuhada and medically boarded disabled veterans
• Direct bank draft or crossed cheque disbursement through official District Armed Services Board channels

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Beneficiary Status: Must be the child of a Retired Ex-Serviceman (Army, Navy, Air Force, Northern Light Infantry, Defence Services Guards).
• 2
  Service Requirement: Father must have served at least 10 years in the Armed Forces.
• 3
  Academic Merit (Pre-Requisite): Minimum 80% marks in FA/FSc (Intermediate) to apply for Group-II stipend.
• 4
  Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a recognized University/College for a 4-5 year Undergraduate degree.
• 5
  Special Categories: Children of Shuhada (Martyrs), Deceased, and Disabled personnel are eligible for higher rates and relaxed criteria.
• 6
  Exclusion: Children of serving personnel (usually covered by other schemes) or those receiving other major scholarships.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Download the 'Stipend Application Form' from the Fauji Foundation website (www.fauji.org.pk).

2. 2

   Step 2: Fill the form in Capital Letters.

3. 3

   Step 3: Get Section-II (Educational Verification) signed and stamped by the Head of your University/Department.

4. 4

   Step 4: Get Section-III (Service Verification) signed by the District Armed Services Board (DASB) or relevant Regimental Center.

5. 5

   Step 5: Submit the form to: 'Fauji Foundation Head Office, Education Stipend Section, 68 Tipu Road, Chaklala, Rawalpindi'.

Required Documents

• Attested Copy of Father’s Discharge Book (Release Order)
• Attested Copy of Student’s CNIC / B-Form
• Attested Copy of Father’s CNIC
• Attested Copy of Last Result Card (FA/FSc/Intermediate) showing 80%+ marks
• Bonafide Certificate from current University
• Death Certificate (if father is deceased) / Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions