PEEF Scholarship for ICT Students (Islamabad Quota) 2026
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
About This Scholarship
The PEEF Scholarship for ICT Students caters exclusively to the bright minds residing in the Islamabad Capital Territory. Recognizing that federal students also face severe affordability challenges, PEEF allocates a special quota for ICT domicile holders. This comprehensive grant covers university tuition and provides a monthly allowance to manage daily academic expenses, ensuring that deserving students in the capital can seamlessly complete their Bachelor's or Master's degrees.
Scholarship Benefits & Coverage
- PKR 3,000 to PKR 5,000+ monthly living stipend to offset daily transit, study supplies, and personal academic costs
- 100% institutional tuition fee coverage reimbursed directly to public colleges and partner universities
- Hostel accommodation support for enrolled students residing in public university dormitories across Punjab
- Continuous financial protection guaranteed across the complete 2-year to 4-year degree timeline
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Domicile: Must hold a valid Domicile of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
- 2Academic Merit: Minimum 60% marks in the last passed examination (Matric/Inter/Graduation).
- 3Schooling: Must have passed the previous examination from a Government Institution located in ICT or Punjab.
- 4Admission: Must be enrolled in a full-time regular program in a registered Public Sector University/College.
- 5Income Limit: Declared monthly family income (from all sources) must be ≤ PKR 60,000.
- 6Exclusion: Students of private colleges (unless PEEF partners) or those already receiving HEC/Ehsaas scholarships are ineligible.
How to Apply – Step by Step
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Step 1: Wait for the 'PEEF Scholarship for Other Provinces (ICT)' advertisement (usually in Dec/Jan).
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Step 2: Download the 'ICT / Other Provinces Application Form' from the PEEF website.
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Step 3: Fill the form and attach attested copies of ICT Domicile, Result Cards, and Income Affidavit.
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Step 4: Get the form verified by the Head of your current Educational Institution.
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Step 5: Submit the form to the 'Focal Person for PEEF, Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Islamabad' OR directly to PEEF Lahore (check advertisement for specific routing).
Required Documents
- Attested Copy of Domicile (ICT)
- Attested Copy of CNIC / Form-B
- Educational Result Cards (Matric/Inter/BS)
- Income Affidavit (on Stamp Paper)
- Bonafide Certificate from Current Institution
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover private universities in Islamabad?
PEEF primarily partners with public sector universities (like QAU, NUST, IIUI). Private university coverage is limited and subject to specific PEEF MoUs.
What is the income limit for the ICT quota?
Generally, the applicant's parents' total monthly income must not exceed the prescribed threshold (typically around PKR 40,000 to 60,000 depending on the batch).
Always verify deadline and requirements on the official website before applying.
Go to Official Application Portal