PEEF Arts & Culture Scholarship Program 2025-26 (Federal)

About This Scholarship

The PEEF Arts & Culture Scholarship is a specialized federal initiative aimed at preserving and promoting Pakistan's rich cultural heritage. Breaking away from traditional STEM-focused grants, this scholarship provides massive financial support to students pursuing professional degrees in Fine Arts, Cultural Heritage, Design, and Performing Arts. It covers full tuition fees and provides a stipend, empowering creative students to turn their artistic passions into sustainable professional careers.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% full tuition fee coverage for the complete duration of the undergraduate arts degree
• PKR 5,000 to PKR 8,000 monthly living stipend to support studio supplies and personal expenses
• Comprehensive hostel accommodation allowance for eligible outstation boarding students
• Continuous financial security across all 4 to 5 academic years subject to maintaining satisfactory GPA

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Nationality: Pakistani / AJ&K National.
• 2
  Admission: Must be enrolled in a 4/5-year Undergraduate program in an approved 'Arts & Culture' discipline (e.g., Fine Arts, Textile Design, Film & TV, Musicology, Architecture).
• 3
  Institution: Must be studying in a partner institution (e.g., NCA, PIFD, Indus Valley, Hunerkada).
• 4
  Financial Need: Eligibility is primarily linked to the 'Neediness' of the candidate.
• 5
  Academic Merit: Must maintain 60% marks or 2.5 CGPA to retain the scholarship.
• 6
  Exclusion: Students availing other scholarships (like Ehsaas/HEC Need-Based) are ineligible.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Secure admission in a partner Arts Institution (e.g., National College of Arts).

2. 2

   Step 2: Obtain the 'PEEF Arts & Culture Scholarship Form' from the University's Financial Aid Office or download from PEEF website.

3. 3

   Step 3: Fill the form and attach Income Certificates, Utility Bills, and Educational Documents.

4. 4

   Step 4: Submit the form to your University's Focal Person (Student Affairs/Financial Aid Office).

5. 5

   Step 5: The University Institutional Scholarship Award Committee (ISAC) interviews and selects the candidates.

Required Documents

• Salary Slip / Income Certificate of Father/Guardian
• Last 6 Months Utility Bills (Electricity, Gas, Water)
• Rent Agreement (if applicable)
• CNIC of Student and Father
• Educational Transcripts
• Affidavit of Income (on Stamp Paper)

Frequently Asked Questions