HEC Need Based Scholarship 2026 for Undergraduate Students

About This Scholarship

The HEC Need Based Scholarship is a game-changer for talented undergraduate students across Pakistan. It offers a 100% tuition fee waiver and a PKR 6,000 monthly living stipend. Designed for students from low-income households (earning under PKR 45,000/month), this scholarship ensures that financial constraints do not stop you from achieving your dreams. Whether you are studying engineering, medical, or arts, as long as you secure admission on open merit at a participating public sector university, you can apply. Note: Applications must be submitted directly to your university's Financial Aid Office (SFAO), not to HEC Islamabad.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Full Tuition Fee Waiver: Covers 100% of the tuition fee for the entire duration of the degree program (8-10 semesters).
• Monthly Stipend: PKR 6,000 per month (Paid as PKR 36,000 per semester) to support living/hostel costs.
• incidental Costs: Some universities may provide additional allowances for books or transport depending on available fund allocation.

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Nationality: Must be a Pakistani or AJ&K National. [cite: 38]
• 2
  Admission: Must be currently enrolled in a participating Public Sector University (94+ Institutes). [cite: 38]
• 3
  Merit Status: Must have secured admission on 'Open Merit'. Students on Self-Finance, Evening, or Private specialized seats are ineligible.
• 4
  Financial Threshold: Family monthly income should generally be ≤ PKR 45,000 (Subject to adjustment by the Institutional Scholarship Award Committee based on inflation and family size).
• 5
  Exclusivity: Cannot be availing any other scholarship (e.g., Ehsaas, PEEF, Benevolent Fund, Scottish Scholarship) simultaneously.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Secure admission in a partner public sector university on open merit.

2. 2

   Step 2: Download the 'HEC Need Based Scholarship Application Form' (available on the HEC website or your university's Financial Aid page).

3. 3

   Step 3: Complete the form with absolute accuracy. You must attach: Salary Slip (attested by Grade 17+ officer), last 6 months' utility bills (Electricity, Gas, Water), and Rent Agreement (if applicable).

4. 4

   Step 4: Submit the HARD COPY of the application to your university's Financial Aid Office (FAO). WARNING: Do NOT send the form directly to HEC Islamabad; it will be rejected.

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   Step 5: Your university's Institutional Scholarship Award Committee (ISAC) will review the application and call shortlisted candidates for an interview to verify financial need.

Required Documents

• Student CNIC or B-Form (Attested Copy)
• Father/Guardian's CNIC (Attested Copy)
• Salary Slip / Income Certificate (Must be attested by a Gazetted Officer)
• Last 6 months' Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telephone bills
• Rent Agreement (if living in a rented house)
• Copies of last educational testimonials (Matric/Inter Result Cards)
• Statement of Purpose (A short essay explaining why you need this scholarship)
• Death Certificate of Father (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions