Hashoo Foundation Scholarship Program 2025-26

About This Scholarship

The Hashoo Foundation Scholarship Program is a premier CSR initiative that promotes higher education and women's empowerment across Pakistan. It offers substantial financial stipends to deserving students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at recognized universities. The foundation places a strong emphasis on funding students from remote, marginalized areas (like Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral) and explicitly reserves 50% of its scholarship quota for female candidates, ensuring equitable access to professional careers.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Annual direct cash stipend of PKR 50,000 for fresh Matric (SSC) pass students entering Intermediate college
• Annual direct cash stipend of PKR 75,000 for fresh Intermediate (HSSC) pass students entering university
• Nationwide board quota distribution guaranteeing reserved selection slots across all 26 public examination boards
• Formal award recognition ceremonies held in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to present cheques to selected scholars
• Zero institutional restrictions, allowing recipients to utilize funds freely for college fees, uniforms, and textbooks

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Nationality: Pakistani Citizen (Priority to **Gilgit-Baltistan**, **Chitral**, and remote districts of Pakistan).
• 2
  Academic Merit: Minimum **75% Marks** in Intermediate (FA/FSc) is the standard cutoff.
• 3
  Admission: Must be enrolled in a **Hashoo Foundation Approved Institution** (Includes top public/private universities like NUST, LUMS, IBA, UET, KE, AKU).
• 4
  Financial Need: Must demonstrate genuine financial constraints (Family income usually ≤ PKR 45,000/month).
• 5
  Fresh Admission: Usually targets students who have secured fresh admission in the current academic year.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Wait for the annual advertisement (usually in newspapers and on the Hashoo Foundation website/Facebook) in Sept/Oct.

2. 2

   Step 2: Download the 'Scholarship Application Form' from the official website.

3. 3

   Step 3: Fill the form and attach: Admission Offer Letter, Intermediate Result Card (min 75%), Salary Slip/Income Certificate, and Utility Bills.

4. 4

   Step 4: Submit the complete package to the 'Hashoo Foundation Head Office, Islamabad' or designated regional offices (Gilgit/Chitral).

5. 5

   Step 5: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed to verify financial need.

Required Documents

• Attested Copy of Intermediate Result Card (Min 75%)
• Admission Offer Letter from Approved University
• Father's/Guardian's Income Certificate
• Latest Electricity Bill
• Student B-Form / CNIC
• Two Passport Size Photographs

Frequently Asked Questions