HEC Pakistan
HEC Need-Based Scholarship (public universities)
Tuition plus a stipend, but the amount depends on your university and programme, so it isn't in your total.
Checked 8 Oct 2026 · 2 official sources
What you'll need
Be at a participating public university, admitted on open merit, not self-finance. You'll need proof of family income, which gets verified. You can't hold another scholarship at the same time.
How to apply
- 1Get the application form from your university's Financial Aid Office, or download it from HEC's site.
- 2Submit it with your documents to the Financial Aid Office. HEC doesn't accept forms directly.
- 3If you're selected, the money comes through your university.
Good to know
Each university sets its own deadline, usually once or twice a year. Ask your Financial Aid Office when the next call opens.Sources
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