PEEF AI & Cyber Security Scholarship Program 2026

About This Scholarship

The PEEF AI & Cyber Security Scholarship is a forward-looking funding scheme aimed at preparing Pakistan's youth for the 4th Industrial Revolution. As global demand for tech professionals skyrockets, this scholarship provides full tuition and living allowances to students pursuing degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Data Science. It specifically targets top-tier public and private tech universities, ensuring talented students can master tomorrow's technologies without worrying about today's high tuition costs.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% full tuition fee coverage for the complete 4-year BS degree program
• Monthly living stipend of PKR 5,000+ to assist with daily living and study expenses
• Full hostel accommodation coverage for eligible outstation boarders
• Incidental textbook and equipment support integrated into the institutional grant

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Nationality: Pakistani / AJ&K National.
• 2
  Admission: Must be enrolled in a 4-year BS program in **Artificial Intelligence (AI)**, **Cyber Security**, or **Data Science**.
• 3
  Institution: Must be studying in a **PEEF Partner University** (e.g., FAST-NU, NUST, COMSATS, ITU, PUCIT).
• 4
  Financial Need: Eligibility is primarily linked to the 'Neediness' of the candidate (Family income ≤ PKR 60,000).
• 5
  Academic Merit: Minimum 60% marks in Intermediate (FSc/ICS) is required.
• 6
  Exclusion: Students availing other scholarships (like Ehsaas/HEC) are ineligible.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Secure admission in a BS AI or Cyber Security program at a PEEF Partner University.

2. 2

   Step 2: Contact the 'Student Financial Aid Office' (SFAO) of your university.

3. 3

   Step 3: Ask for the 'PEEF AI & Cyber Security Scholarship Form' (Do NOT send forms directly to PEEF).

4. 4

   Step 4: Submit the filled form with income documents and result cards to the university focal person.

5. 5

   Step 5: The university selects deserving candidates and sends the list to PEEF for funding.

Required Documents

• Salary Slip / Income Certificate of Father/Guardian
• Last 6 Months Utility Bills
• CNIC / B-Form of Student
• Educational Transcripts (Matric & Intermediate)
• Affidavit of Income (on Stamp Paper)

Frequently Asked Questions