Karwan-e-Ilm Foundation Scholarship 2025-26

About This Scholarship

The Karwan-e-Ilm Foundation (KIF) Scholarship acts as an academic lifeline for exceptionally bright students whose poverty threatens to derail their education. Operating purely on a merit-cum-need basis, KIF specifically targets 'top position holders' of various BISE boards who cannot afford college or university fees. The foundation completely adopts these brilliant minds, funding their entire tuition, hostel, and living expenses, primarily focusing on students pursuing critical professional degrees like MBBS, Engineering, and IT.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% direct payment of semester or annual tuition fees to the student's enrolled public college or university
• Comprehensive coverage of on-campus hostel dues and monthly student mess expenses for outstation boarders
• Monthly stipend and pocket allowance to cover textbooks, local commuting, and essential study materials
• Parental welfare allowance and medical assistance for disabled parents, ailing fathers, and single mothers/widows
• Dedicated career mentorship, professional counseling, and personality development workshops throughout the degree

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Financial Status: Must be a 'Resource-less' but talented student (Zakat eligible preferred).
• 2
  Academic Merit: Minimum 75% marks in Matriculation or Intermediate Exams.
• 3
  Private Students: Students in private colleges may apply IF they have 85% marks and a valid reason for private study (though priority is Public Sector).
• 4
  Enrollment: Must be enrolled on **Open Merit** in a Government University/College.
• 5
  Categories: Special quota for Orphans, Disabled Students, and Children of single mothers.
• 6
  Income Limit: Generally, parental income should be insufficient to cover education (often < PKR 60,000, though 'Need' is the primary metric).

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Write a **Handwritten Application** (in Urdu) explaining your personal circumstances, financial hardship, and educational goals.

2. 2

   Step 2: Attach the required documents (Results, Income Proof, Death Certificate if orphan).

3. 3

   Step 3: Submit the application to the 'Student Financial Aid Office (SFAO)' of your university (if KIF has an MOU) OR send it directly to the KIF Head Office.

4. 4

   Address: Karwan-e-Ilm Foundation, Plot No. 604-C, Faisal Town, Lahore.

Required Documents

• Handwritten Application (Urdu) - Mandatory
• Matric and Intermediate Result Cards (Attested)
• Father's/Guardian's Income Certificate (or Affidavit)
• Death Certificate of Father (for Orphans)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• CNIC / B-Form of Student and Guardian
• University Admission Letter / Fee Challan

Frequently Asked Questions