Undergraduate Merit Scholarships & PEEF Need-Based Aid

Ensuring Higher Education Accessibility for All

Financial constraints should never stand in the way of a talented student achieving an undergraduate university degree in Pakistan.

Government foundations, provincial endowments, and leading universities offer extensive merit-based and need-based financial aid packages covering 100% tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and hostel expenses.

1. Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)

PEEF is the largest autonomous scholarship endowment fund established by the Government of Punjab.

Master's and Master-equivalent BS Scholarships: Awarded to bright students belonging to Punjab who secure at least 60% marks in BISE board exams and whose total monthly family income is less than PKR 60,000 per month.

Covers full academic tuition and provides monthly living stipends.

2. HEC Need-Based Scholarship Program

Available across public sector partner universities (PU, UET, NUST, COMSATS, etc.).

Provides full tuition fee coverage and monthly cash stipends to undergraduate students from low-and-middle income families.

3. LUMS National Outreach Programme (NOP)

LUMS NOP is an award-winning scholarship initiative that recruits talented students from underprivileged backgrounds across Pakistan.

Covers 100% tuition, hostel accommodation, living allowances, and book stipends for the entire 4-year undergraduate degree.

Application Advice & Required Documentation

Prepare official income tax certificates, utility bills (electricity/gas), salary slips, and affidavit declarations early during admission season to ensure smooth financial aid processing.