HEC Announces Scholarships for Students From Gilgit Baltistan

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications from students of Gilgit-Baltistan who are planning to pursue undergraduate studies (4/5 year BS programs) at HEC-recognized public sector universities or degree-awarding institutions. This scholarship is available for the academic year 2024-25 across all fields of study under the “Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan in Top Pakistani Universities/Institutions (Batch-IV).”

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must hold a domicile/local certificate of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Applicants must have completed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification.
• Those already benefiting from any other scholarship are ineligible.
• The maximum age limit is 22 years as of the application submission 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 scores in the Aptitude Test, conducted by the Education Testing Council (ETC), HEC, and their academic credentials.
• To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must score at least 50% on the test. The result will remain valid for one year after its announcement.
• Students already enrolled in a BS program at public sector universities or institutions, before the advertisement (for a maximum of one academic year), are also eligible.
• Scholarships will be awarded on a merit basis, 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 via HEC’s portal.
• Only complete applications will be considered; students should click on “Submit” after completing their applications.
• Applicants should retain their application ID and payment receipt for reference.
• A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 must be deposited through the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) online facility. The 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 advised to regularly check their emails and HEC’s website for updates and ensure they apply before the deadline to avoid any inconvenience. For further details, visit HEC’s official website.