Higher Education Commissions announces Undergraduate Scholarships for the Students of the Coastal Region of Balochistan. Applications are invited from outstanding students of Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat), and Awaran, districts of Balochistan who intend to pursue undergraduate studies in HEC-recognized public/private sector universities/degree awarding institutions (DAs) of Pakistan, The scholarships are being offered in all areas of study/disciplines under the project titled, "Coastal Region Higher Education Scholarship Programme for Balochistan".
Applications can be submitted online. The last date to apply is February 07, 2025.
Levels: Bachelor
Fields: All Fields
Local
Merit Based
Balochistan
07-02-2025
Eligibility Criteria for Coastal Region Scholarship
- Applicant must possess domicile/local certificate of Gwadar, Lasbela Hub, Kech (Turbat) or Awaran District of Balochistan. Applicant must have completed 12 years of education with at least 50% marks in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and also in Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent
- Applicant must have completed both Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent from college/institute located in any of the defined districts of Balochistan ie., Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat) and Awaran
- Students already enrolled in any BS program before the advertisement maximum of one academic year/session may also apply
- The maximum age is 22 years as of the closing date
- Applicants will have to meet HEC and university criteria for admission to the BS program
- Applicants already availing of any other HEC/Government scholarship are not eligible to apply. vii. Result-awaiting students are not eligible to apply.
Important Note
Scholarships will be awarded on a Merit and District Quota basis as per PC-1
Applicants will be short-listed based on Aptitude Test scores (conducted by HEC) and academic credentials,
Applicants must secure at least 50% marks in the test conducted by HEC.
A merit List of scholarships will be prepared based on online information/data provided by the applicants. In case of any misrepresentation/error/omission, the scholarship shall be canceled at any stage.
Note: For any assistance, please contact HECHEC Regional Centre Quetta Secretariat (Islamabad) or HEC Regional Centre Quetta
How to Apply for the Balochistan Coastal Region Scholarship
- Applicants are required to submit applications online through the HEC website https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk Hard copies of applications and any other documents are not required at this stage.
- Candidates will deposit the fee PKR: 500/- via 1Link 1bill invoice participating banks/ATM/Internet banking/Mobil App/EasyPessa/JazCash/UPaisa.
- Once you have selected the 1Link 1bill service, open/sign in to your mobile app, click on bill payment or payment services, and enter the consumer number generated by the HEC Portal. Once you see the details, pay the amount.
- After paying through 1Link 1bill Invoice, click on the "Verify Online Payment" button on the payment screen through the HEC Scholarship portal.
- the candidate must SUBMIT the online application after completing the application form. Saved and incomplete applications in respect will not be considered.
- HEC reserves the right to postpone or cancel the scholarship process at any stage without assigning any reason
Deadline: Last date for submission of online applications is February 07, 2025
The applicants are advised to check their emails and the HEC website regularly for any updates and are required to apply well before the closing date to get assistance in case of any inconvenience.
