HEC Need-Based Scholarship
Higher Education Commission (HEC) · Administered by Higher Education Commission
Need-based support for undergraduate students at HEC-selected public-sector universities, covering the university fee and a monthly stipend.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Level
- BS / undergraduate
- Coverage
- Full tuition
- Basis
- Financial need
About the scholarship
HEC's Need Based Scholarship programme supports talented students who cannot afford higher education at participating public-sector universities and degree-awarding institutions. Awards are processed through the institution's Financial Aid Office.
Who can apply
- Academic requirement
- Must compete for and secure admission at a participating institution under its admission policy, and be enrolled in an undergraduate (4–5 year) programme.
- Income requirement
- Financial need is assessed by the institution's Scholarship Award Committee; family financial background is considered.
- Enrolment
- Enrolled at an HEC-selected public-sector university or degree-awarding institution. Students already enrolled in a participating institution may also apply.
- Students who secure admission on self-finance are not eligible.
- All disciplines are open, but the participating university may include or exclude a discipline based on its grant and slots.
- The number of slots is decided by each university within its current-year budget.
What it covers
University fee
The programme covers the university fee; the participating university adjusts the number of slots within its allocated grant.
Monthly stipend
Rs 6,000 per month for the complete programme, as stated on HEC's eligibility page.
How to apply
Apply through the Financial Aid Office at a participating university. There is no single central deadline; the office manages the local process.
- 1
Contact the Financial Aid Office
HEC directs applicants to the Financial Aid Office (FAO) at the participating university/institution.
- 2
Get the application form
The form is available from the FAO and can also be downloaded from HEC's Need Based Scholarship page.
- 3
Submit the form and supporting documents
Submit the completed form and supporting documents to the same Financial Aid Office at the university.
Documents to prepare
- Completed HEC Need Based Scholarship application form (available from the university Financial Aid Office)
These are the documents the provider mentions. The official page may ask for more, so check it before you submit.
How selection works
The Institutional Scholarship Award Committee assesses financial need. The number of slots is set by each university within its budget. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.
Current cycle
Current programme (no fixed deadline)
Rolling applications. The provider has not published a single fixed deadline.
HEC does not publish one central deadline. Apply through the Financial Aid Office at your participating university.
Source and verification
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