Higher Education Commission announces undergraduate scholarships

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has announced scholarships for undergraduate students in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The students, who aim to pursue undergraduate degrees from HEC-recognized public universities, will be able to apply for the program.

Scholarship will cover the tuition fee, hostel fee, and other charges amounting to total of Rs240,000 per year. An allowance of Rs25,000 and Rs30,000 for books will be awarded to students as well.

Scholarship will be granted regardless of the gender, caste, race, or religion of the candidate. Students already registered in bachelor programs (maximum one academic year) can apply for the scholarship as well.

The candidates will be accepted on the basis of their score in the aptitude test conducted by the HEC. A minimum 50% score is obligatory.

According to the eligibility criteria, the candidates must have a Gilgit-Baltistan domicile, completed HSSC and SSC courses, the maximum age of 22 years, and met the HEC and BS criteria in admissions.

The last date to apply is October 25, 2021.