Scholarships in Pakistan 2026: HEC, Provincial & Foreign Scholarships

Scholarships in pakistan 2026 divide into domestic programs funding education within the country and international schemes for studying abroad. Here is the complete list for 2026.

Scholarships in Pakistan 2026: Federal & Government Scholarships

• HEC Need-Based Scholarship: 100% tuition plus Rs. 6,000 monthly stipend for deserving public university students.
• Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship: Full tuition waiver plus Rs. 4,000 monthly stipend for 4–5 year BS programs.
• Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Educational Aid: Fee sponsorship for needy students in government institutions.
• OPF Scholarship: For children of overseas Pakistani workers with parental income under Rs. 200,000.
• HEC IRSIP: 6-month research funding for PhD scholars at top foreign universities.
• Scotland Pakistan Scholarships: British Council program funding women’s bachelor’s and master’s degrees in STEM, health and education.

Provincial Endowment Funds

• PEEF (Punjab): Intermediate and undergraduate scholarships with regional quotas.
• KPK Minority & Merit Scholarships: Aid for high achievers and minorities.
• Sindh HEC Merit Support: Scholarships at Sindh public universities.
• OGDC Talent Hunt (Sukkur IBA): Full funding for students from underserved districts.

NGO & Private Trust Scholarships

Alkhidmat Academic Scholarship, Alfalah Scholarship Scheme, Diya Pakistan Foundation, Kashf Foundation, Karwan-e-Ilm, Fauji Foundation and Workers Welfare Board stipends.

International Scholarships for Pakistanis

Fulbright (USA), Chevening & GREAT (UK), Rhodes (Oxford), Commonwealth, Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary), China CSC, DAAD (Germany), MEXT (Japan), Turkiye Burslari — all fully funded with tuition, airfare and living allowances. See also our detailed guide to top international scholarships.

How to apply

Track deadlines on HEC’s website and each program’s portal. Prepare transcripts, CNIC, domicile and recommendation letters early — most foreign scholarships open between October and February. Browse more opportunities on our Jobs hub.