HEC Undergraduate Scholarship for Gwadar Students

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad announces undergraduate scholarship for students of Gwadar. Applications can be submitted online through the HEC website. The scholarship covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges will be covered. Additionally, PKR: 6,000 per month will be given to the selected students. The last date to submit the application is October 31, 2023.

Applications are invited from outstanding students of Gwadar who intend to pursue undergraduate studies (BS 4/5 years) from HEC-recognized public sector universities/Degree Awarding Institutions (DAIs) of Punjab. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. The scholarships are being offered for the academic year 2023-24 in all areas of studies/disciplines under the project titled “Award of Scholarships to Students from Gwadar”

HEC Undergraduate Gwadar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• The applicants must possess a domicile/local certificate of residence of District Gwadar.
• Must have completed 12 years of formal education (FA/FSc/ICS/I.COM/DAE) or equivalent.
• The pre-requisite qualification must be acquired before the closing date. Students already enrolled in any BS Program prior to the advertisement (maximum one academic year/session) may also apply.
• The applicants enrolled in any Public Sector University of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh are eligible to apply.
• Candidates who are already availing of any other scholarships are not eligible to apply.
• The maximum age is 22 years as of the closing date.

HEC Gwadar Scholarship will cover

• Tuition fee, Hostel fee, and other charges – maximum Rs: 120,000 per year.
• The stipend of Rs: 6,000 per month.
• Book Allowance and Traveling allowance of Rs 10,000 per annum.
• Initial settlement Allowance Rs: 10,000 once

Important Note

• Candidates will be short-listed based on Aptitude Test (conducted by the ETC-HEC) and academic credentials (SSC/HSSC)
• Candidates must secure the minimum passing marks in the aptitude test.
• Any expenditure over and above the cost given in PC-1 will be borne by the student himself/herself.
• HEC reserves the right to postpone or cancel the scholarship process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Application in the hard form will be entertained.
• For further details and guidelines please visit www.hec.gov.pk

How to Apply for HEC Undergraduate Scholarships

• Applicants are required to submit online applications through the HEC website htt://eportal.hec.gov.pk
• The applicants are required to deposit Bank Challan/Bank Draft/Pay order of RS 500/- (Non-refundable for ETC) as aptitude test fee in HBL Account Number 17427900133401 (Account Title: Higher Education Commission, Branch Code: 1742) in any branch of HBL.
• The original bank payment record/slip must be uploaded with the online application and it should be kept safe by the applicant to present it at the test center (No one will be allowed to sit in the test without producing the original bank deposit slip)
• The applicant must submit the online application after completing the application form within the due date. Saved/Incomplete applications on the portal will not be entertained in any case.