The scholarships are being offered for the academic year 2025-26 under the project ‘Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA (Phase-III), Batch-IV’. These scholarships cover all disciplines, giving students a chance to pursue their academic dreams.

Eligibility

Applicants must be under 22 years of age and possess a valid domicile or local certificate of Balochistan or erstwhile FATA. They should have completed 12 years of education with at least 60 percent marks in FA/FSc/ICS/I.Com/DAE or an equivalent qualification. Students already availing HEC or government scholarships are not eligible.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted online through the HEC portal. Applicants need to upload required details, pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs1,500, and submit the application before the deadline. No hard copies are accepted at this stage.

Deadlines

The last date to apply is October 20, 2025 (Monday), while the test for undergraduate scholarships is tentatively scheduled for November 16, 2025 (Sunday).

Key Highlights

Scholarships will be awarded on merit and district quota.

Applicants must score at least 50 percent in the HEC aptitude test.

Female students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Allied Health Sciences are not included.

This initiative comes as HEC aims to ensure equal access to higher education for underprivileged areas, particularly focusing on Balochistan and FATA where opportunities are often limited.

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This scholarship program is a golden chance for students from Balochistan and FATA to access higher education and build brighter futures. With thousands expected to apply, competition will be tough, but it promises life-changing opportunities. Students who meet the eligibility must not miss the strict deadline, as missing it could mean losing a rare chance to study under HEC’s funded program.