Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA (Phase-III)

About This Scholarship

The Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA Scholarship (Phase-III) offers massive educational support for students from historically underserved regions. Covering up to PKR 200,000 per year in tuition and hostel fees, plus a PKR 12,000 monthly living allowance, it ensures complete peace of mind during your undergraduate degree. Seats are split equally (50-50) between Balochistan and FATA, with a special 90% quota reserved for students who actually completed their intermediate schooling inside these districts (Category-IN).

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Tuition Fee: Up to PKR 200,000 per year (includes Hostel Fee if applicable)
• Monthly Stipend: PKR 12,000 per month (Living Allowance)
• Book Allowance: PKR 10,000 per annum
• Travel Allowance: PKR 10,000 per annum
• Initial Settlement Allowance: PKR 20,000 (One-time payment)

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Domicile: Must have valid Domicile/Local Certificate of Balochistan or Erstwhile FATA (Tribal Districts).
• 2
  Age Limit: Maximum 22 years on the closing date.
• 3
  Academic Requirement: 12 Years of Education (FA/FSc/ICS/DAE) with minimum 60% marks.
• 4
  Category 'IN': Applicants who studied Intermediate *within* Balochistan/FATA districts (90% Quota).
• 5
  Category 'OUT': Applicants who studied Intermediate *outside* Balochistan/FATA districts (10% Quota).
• 6
  Exclusion: Students already availing any other HEC/Government scholarship are ineligible.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Register on the HEC Online Portal (scholarship.hec.gov.pk).

2. 2

   Select the program 'Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan & FATA (Phase-III)'.

3. 3

   Fill the profile and pay the application fee (PKR 500-1000) via 1Link/1Bill.

4. 4

   Submit the application online. (Retain the printed copy signed by the applicant).

5. 5

   Appear for the HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) when announced (50% Weightage).

6. 6

   Note: 50% seats are reserved for Balochistan and 50% for FATA.

Required Documents

• Applicant's Domicile/Local Certificate (Mandatory)
• Father's Domicile/Local Certificate
• CNIC or B-Form of Applicant
• CNIC of Father/Guardian
• SSC & HSSC Result Cards (to determine IN/OUT category)
• Passport size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions