Saylani Welfare Scholarship 2026 (SMIT & Education Aid)

About This Scholarship

The Saylani Welfare Scholarship, functioning primarily through the Saylani Mass IT Training (SMIT) program and direct educational aid, is a lifeline for thousands of underprivileged students in Pakistan. While they provide traditional tuition assistance for needy university students, their flagship initiative is offering 100% free, high-demand IT courses (like AI, Web Development, and Mobile App Development) globally. This dual approach ensures that destitute students either receive funding to complete their formal degrees or acquire modern tech skills to become financially independent freelancers.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% free professional IT and software engineering certifications (valued at PKR 100,000+) in Agentic AI, DevOps, Mobile Apps, and Cloud Computing
• Direct institutional tuition fee payments for deserving school, college, and university students via Zakat-compliant welfare funds
• Access to 0% interest-free laptop financing and installment programs for registered trainees and freelancers
• Dedicated international placement cell connecting certified SMIT graduates to remote and on-site tech employers
• Free access to Saylani food assistance, clean drinking water plants, and family welfare support services for enrolled students

Eligibility Criteria

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  Nationality: Pakistani Nationals.
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  SMIT Eligibility: Minimum Matric/Intermediate pass. Must pass the 'SMIT Entry Test' (Math/IQ/English). Age 18-35.
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  Fee Aid Eligibility: Must be 'Zakat Eligible' (Financial need must be proven via home verification).
• 4
  Laptop Scheme Eligibility: Must be a student or freelancer with a valid guarantor.
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  Cities: Available in Karachi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Lahore.

How to Apply – Step by Step

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   For SMIT (IT Scholarship):

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   Step 1: Visit the SMIT Portal (saylanimit.com) or Facebook page when admissions open.

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   Step 2: Fill the online registration form and download the Admit Card.

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   Step 3: Appear for the Entry Test (usually held at National Stadium or large venues).

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   For Fee Assistance (Cash Aid):

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   Step 1: Visit your nearest Saylani Welfare Office (e.g., Bahadurabad Head Office in Karachi) in person.

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   Step 2: Bring your Father's CNIC, your Student ID, and Fee Challan.

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   Step 3: Fill the 'Welfare Application Form'. The team will conduct a home survey to verify need before paying the fees directly to your college.

Required Documents

• CNIC / B-Form of Student
• Father's CNIC
• Last Educational Certificate (Matric/Inter)
• Electricity Bill (for address verification)
• Fee Challan (for Fee Assistance cases)
• Salary Slip of Guardian (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions