Overview:

Expanding Educational Opportunities in 2025

By offering fully funded undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral scholarships, the Pakistani government is still making significant investments in education in 2025. In light of growing tuition costs, these programs—which are administered by the provincial, HEC, and PEEF governments—are lifelines for talented but underprivileged students.

This 2,500+ word manual offers:

• All Federal and Provincial Government Scholarships Up for Grabs in 2025 Eligibility Requirements and Application Deadlines
• Detailed Application Procedure
• Frequently Asked Questions by Experts & Awardees

1. Pakistani Government Scholarship Types (2025)

A. Scholarships from the Federal Government

Scholarship	Level	Coverage	Administered By
HEC Need-Based Scholarship	Undergrad/Master’s	Tuition + Monthly Stipend	HEC
Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship	Undergrad	Full Tuition + ₹4,000/month	HEC/BISP
US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (PhD)	PhD	Full Funding (USA Universities)	HEC
Commonwealth Scholarships	Master’s/PhD	UK Tuition + Living Allowance	British Council/HEC

B. Scholarships at the provincial level

Scholarship	Region	Level	Coverage
PEEF Scholarships	Punjab	Undergrad-Master’s	Tuition + Stipend
Balochistan Educational Endowment	Balochistan	All Levels	Full Funding
Sindh Endowment Fund	Sindh	Undergrad-PhD	Partial to Full

1. 2025’s Top 5 Government Scholarships

1. The HEC Need-Based Scholarship

• Eligibility requirements include a family income under ₹50,000 per month and enrolment in universities approved by HEC.
• Benefits include tuition and a stipend of ₹8,000 per month.
• Deadline: September 30, 2025 1.

2. The Undergraduate Scholarship at Ehsaas

• Students attending public universities from low-income families are eligible.
• Benefits include ₹4,000 per month plus full tuition.
• Deadline: November 15, 2025 2.

3. The Ph.D. US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor

• MS/MPhil graduates with 75%+ grades are eligible.
• Benefits include full funding at prestigious US universities like MIT and Harvard.
• Deadline: Admissions rollout 1.

4. Punjab’s PEEF Scholarships

• Residents of Punjab with matric or intermediate grades of 70% or higher are eligible.
• Benefits include tuition and ₹6,000 per month.
• Deadline: Depends on program 2.

5. The Educational Endowment Fund of Balochistan

• Eligibility: Residents of Balochistan.
• Benefits include full tuition and housing costs.
• Deadline: December 10, 2025 1.

3. How Government Scholarships Are Applied for

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

• Check academic standing, income brackets, and residency requirements 2.

Step 2: Compile the necessary paperwork,

• including the CNIC/B-form, academic records, proof of income, and an admission letter.

Step 3: Send in an online application

• The majority of scholarships are awarded through the HEC portal (https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk) 1.

Step 4: Get Ready for Tests and Interviews

• Aptitude tests or interviews are required for some programs (like Commonwealth).

Step 5: Monitor the Situation

• To keep track of your progress, use HEC’s scholarship tracking system.

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