Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) Talent Scholarship 2025-26

About This Scholarship

The Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) Talent Scholarship is a federal initiative providing comprehensive educational funding for the children of industrial workers across Pakistan (excluding Punjab, which operates PWWF independently). This scheme ensures that the dependents of factory and industrial laborers receive 100% free education from primary school to postgraduate level. It covers tuition, admission fees, library dues, and provides a monthly stipend, serving as a powerful tool for socio-economic mobility for the labor class.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Comprehensive coverage of college admission fees, tuition charges, and hostel accommodation expenses
• Regular monthly living and book allowances to offset daily academic expenses
• Continuous scholarship extension through graduation and 4-to-5-year professional university degrees
• Professional soft-skills training including personality grooming, presentation skills, and career counseling
• Structured leadership and mentorship modules designed to nurture entrepreneurial and corporate readiness

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Worker Status: Father/Mother must be a registered 'Industrial Worker' under the IRA 2012 / Factories Act 1934.
• 2
  Registration: Must have a valid **EOBI** or **Social Security (PESSI/SESSI)** Card.
• 3
  Service Period: Minimum **3 Years** of cumulative service in a registered industrial establishment.
• 4
  Admission: Student must be enrolled in an HEC/Board recognized Public or Private college/university.
• 5
  Academic Merit: Must have passed the previous degree (no specific high percentage required, passing is usually sufficient, but admission must be on merit).
• 6
  Age Limit: Student age generally up to 28 years (varies by province).

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Download the 'Scholarship Form' from the respective WWF website (Federal/Punjab/Sindh/KP).

2. 2

   Step 2: Fill the form and attach: Worker's CNIC, EOBI Card, Factory Card, and Appointment Letter.

3. 3

   Step 3: Get the 'Service Certificate' portion signed and stamped by the **Factory/Employer**.

4. 4

   Step 4: Get the 'Educational Certificate' portion signed by the **College/University**.

5. 5

   Step 5: Submit the complete file to the District Labour Office or WWF Regional Office.

Required Documents

• Attested Copy of Worker's EOBI Card / Social Security Card (Mandatory)
• Worker's CNIC & Factory Card
• Student's CNIC / B-Form
• Service Certificate (Signed by Employer)
• Admission Offer Letter & Fee Vouchers (Original)
• Affidavit on Stamp Paper (Undertaking)
• Last Examination Result Card

Frequently Asked Questions