The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications from bright students hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) who intend to pursue undergraduate studies at HEC-recognized public sector universities all over Pakistan.
Named “Undergraduate Scholarship Program for the Students of Gilgit-Baltistan in Top Pakistani Universities/Institutes,” the program envisions providing scholarships to extraordinary students from GB to equip them with the latest education for upcoming challenges.
Here is all you need to know about the program:
The scholarships will cover:
The scholarships will also offer:
Applicants are:
The last date for submitting applications is 24 October 2022.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores in the aptitude test, which will be conducted by the HEC’s Education Testing Council (ETC), and academic credentials. They must secure at least 50% marks in the test.
They will be required to bring the original applicant copy of paid fee challan on the day of the aptitude test along with the original CNIC/passport. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to take the test.
Students already enrolled in any BS program at public sector universities prior to the advertisement (maximum one academic year/session) may also apply.
The scholarships will be awarded purely on a merit basis, irrespective of gender, caste, race, and religion.
The applicants may apply to any public sector university in the country. However, they will be required to bear all expenses above the scholarship coverage mentioned in the benefits.
The result of the aptitude test will be valid for one year after the announcement of the result.
Read more about the scholarship program at HEC’s website.