ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced scholarships for students from Gilgit-Baltistan who plan to pursue undergraduate studies in the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships are available for students enrolling in four or five-year BS programs at HEC-recognized public sector universities and degree-awarding institutions across Pakistan.
The scholarships are part of the “Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for the Students of Gilgit-Baltistan in Top Pakistani Universities/Institutions (Batch-IV)” and cover all fields of study.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must possess a domicile or local certificate of Gilgit-Baltistan.
- They must have completed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants who are already receiving other scholarships are not eligible.
- The maximum age limit is 22 years as of the application deadline.
- Candidates must meet both HEC and university admission criteria for BS programs.
Scholarship Coverage:
- Tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges up to Rs. 240,000 per year.
- A monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000.
- Book and travel allowances totaling Rs. 30,000 per annum.
Important Notes:
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Aptitude Test, conducted by the Education Testing Council (ETC) of HEC, along with their academic records.
- To qualify for the scholarship, candidates must score at least 50% on the test, which will remain valid for one year.
- Students already enrolled in a BS program at public sector universities before the advertisement (for up to one academic year) are also eligible.
- Scholarships will be awarded on merit, without discrimination based on gender, caste, race, or religion.
- Applications are open for any public sector university or institution in Pakistan.
- HEC reserves the right to cancel or postpone the scholarship process without prior notice.
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted online through the HEC portal.
- Only complete applications will be considered, and applicants must click “Submit” after completing their forms.
- Applicants should keep their application ID and payment receipt for reference.
- A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 must be deposited via the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) online facility. Bank details are provided in the advertisement.
- Application forms must include a scanned copy of the paid fee challan.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Applicants are encouraged to regularly check their emails and the HEC website for updates and ensure they apply before the deadline to avoid any inconvenience. For more details, visit the HEC official website.
