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Bachelor'sFully funded350 days left(expected)

HEC Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students of Gilgit-Baltistan

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan · Pakistan

HEC funds GB-domiciled students to study 4-5 year BS programs at top public-sector universities across Pakistan. The award covers tuition and hostel up to a cap plus stipend, books and travel allowances.

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Expected deadline

350 days

Thursday, 30 September 2027

Expected; last verified round (Batch-IV, 2024-25) closed on 2024-09-30. A 2025 or 2026 call was not found, so continuation should be confirmed with HEC.

What it covers

  • Tuition, hostel and other charges up to PKR 240,000 per year
  • Stipend of PKR 15,000 per month
  • Books allowance
  • Travel allowance of PKR 30,000 per year

Who can apply

  • Gilgit-Baltistan domicile/local certificate
  • SSC and HSSC completed (priority to those who passed in GB)
  • Max age 22 on closing date
  • Admission to a 4-5 year BS at an HEC-recognized public university; aptitude test score of at least 50%
  • Not holding another scholarship

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How to apply

  1. 1Apply online at eportal.hec.gov.pk when the batch is advertised
  2. 2Pay the processing fee
  3. 3Secure admission at a public university and meet its test requirement

Tips from successful applicants

  • Hard copies are not accepted.
  • Students in the first year of a public-sector BS may also apply.
  • Costs above the cap are the student's responsibility.

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