HEC Undergraduate Scholarship for Students from Gwadar (National Integration)

About This Scholarship

The HEC Gwadar Scholarship is a unique national integration program designed specifically for the students of District Gwadar. To promote inter-provincial harmony, it fully funds students who secure admission in public sector universities located outside Balochistan (in Punjab, Sindh, or KP). It covers 100% of your tuition fees and provides a PKR 48,000 annual stipend for books and living costs. Notably, there is a dedicated 50% quota for female students, ensuring equitable access to higher education.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% full tuition fee coverage paid directly to the admitting public sector university for the entire degree duration
• PKR 4,000/month living stipend (PKR 48,000 per annum) deposited directly into the student's bank account to cover books and living costs
• Comprehensive 4-to-5-year financial sponsorship for BS, MBBS, BDS, Engineering, Agriculture, and Computing degree tracks
• Dedicated 50% gender quota reserved specifically for female students and 2% quota for students with physical disabilities

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Domicile: Must hold a valid Domicile/Local Certificate of District Gwadar.
• 2
  Education: 12 Years of education (FA/FSc/ICS/DAE) with minimum 50% marks.
• 3
  Admission: Must be enrolled in a Public Sector University located in **Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or Sindh** (Key Integration Requirement).
• 4
  Age Limit: Maximum 22 years on the closing date.
• 5
  Exclusion: Students studying inside Balochistan are typically directed to the 'Coastal Region' or 'BEEF' schemes; this project prioritizes inter-provincial exchange.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Secure admission in a Public Sector University in Punjab, KP, or Sindh.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Select 'Undergraduate Scholarship for Students from Gwadar'.

4. 4

   Fill in the educational details and upload the admission letter.

5. 5

   Pay the application fee (PKR 500) if applicable.

6. 6

   Submit the form online.

Required Documents

• Domicile Certificate of Gwadar (Mandatory)
• CNIC / B-Form
• Father's CNIC
• Educational Documents (SSC & HSSC)
• Admission Letter from a university in Punjab/KP/Sindh

Frequently Asked Questions