Pak-USAID Merit and Needs Based Scholarship Program

Since 2004 Higher Education Commission (HEC) is working with USAID in offering scholarships on the basis of merit, as well as financial need to the deserving students. The USAID -Funded Merit and Needs Based Scholarship Program (MNBSP) is consistent with HEC’s objectives to support financially deserving and high performing students widen access to quality education and encourage interest in fields vital to Pakistan’s development.

Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarships are offered for:

  • Female only, who have secured admission in 2021 academic session in 30 public and private participating institutions.
  • Master’s/ MBA/ MS/MPhil/Education Teaching degree Program in selected disciplines allowed under the scholarship program. (At FJWU students from Social Sciences disciplines are eligible).
  • Female students who fulfill criteria of need and will provide all the information required under the rules.

How to apply?

  • Students are required to apply through following HEC Online Application System: http://scholarship.hec.gov.pk
  • Submit a printout of the application form along with supporting documents to the students financial aid offices of the university.
  • Please Do Not send a hard copy of the application form to HEC.
  • For more details, please contact the Financial Aid Offices of University.

Scholarship Composition:
Comprehensive scholarship offered under this program provides funds for the following expenses:

  • Tuition Fee
  • Books Allowance
  • Boarding & Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Other Academics Costs