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Scholarships By Affiliated Partners at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)

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Sr. No.	Name of Scholarship / Donor Agency	Funded By	Eligibility Criteria	Slots Allocated	Website	When to Apply
1	Pakistan Petrolum Limited (PPL)	PPL	PPL grants scholarships annually to local youth belonging to PPL producing areas to study at HEC recognized public universities OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.ppl.com.pk	Announced by PPL in November, applications can be submitted online through the official PPL website.
2	Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) Islamabad Campus	WWF- ISB	Real child of eligible worker of Islamabad based OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Only for Factory / Mill employees / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.wwf.gov.pk	At the time of admission (Spring/Fall sessions), funds can be secured only upon issuance of the sponsorship offer letter from the donor agency.
3	Workers Welfare Board (KPK) Islamabad Campus	WWB- KPK	Real child of eligible worker of KPK based industries OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Only for Factory / Mill employees / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.workerswelfareboard.kp.gov.pk	At the time of admission (Spring/Fall sessions), funds can be secured only upon issuance of the sponsorship offer letter from the donor agency.
4	Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF)	PWWF	Real child of eligible worker of Punjab based industries OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Only for Factory / Mill employees / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.pwwf.punjab.gov.pk Apply Now!	At the time of admission announcements for the Spring/Fall sessions via the admission portal.
5	Scotland Scholarships Program (British Council)	British Council	Only STEM programs Female students OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Only for females / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.brithishcouncil.pk/progress/education/scholarships	Each year in August or September, students apply online. The donor agency subsequently shares a list of shortlisted candidates with the university for scrutiny and verification.
6	Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan & FATA (Phase-II)	HEC	Students belongs to FATA and Balochistan can apply	For FATA & Balochistan domiciled students. For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/BAL-FATA/Pages	Each year in August applications are received on the HEC website.
7	Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)	PEC	At initial stage,first year needy students of under-priviledged areas will be selected and to further extend the scholarship, the students have to maintain3.0/4.0 CGPA in the prededing year/semesters,otherwise will be dropped from the scholarship facilities OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.pec.org.pk	Online applications are submitted on the website when announced by PEC.
8	Undergraduate Scholarship Program for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in top Pakistani Universities.	HEC	Students belongs to Gilgit-Baltistan can apply OR as modified by the Donor Agency	only for G.B domiciled / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/USP-GB/Pages	Online application on HEC website when announced by HEC in August every year. Education Testing Council (ETC) conduct the test and then finalized the student’s selection in September-October.
9	Alkhidmat Academic Scholarship Program	Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan	70% Marks in matric and 70% Marks in HSSC and Income should be 50K. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	alkhidmat.org	Students submit online applications through the Al-Khidmat Foundation Scholarship portal when it is announced, typically between August and October each year.
10	Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan students (Phase-III) (BS Level).	HEC	Afghan national with strong academic background are encouraged to apply. The applicant should have completed 12 years or equivalent and age should be 17-23 years. Minimum marks in Shahadatnama should be 75% (Afghanistan)/60% as per IBCC equivalency. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	For Afghan Nationals / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/pshecp/Pages	Students apply through the Pakistan Embassy in Afghanistan. HEC conducts a test for eligible candidates and subsequently places the selected students in various universities across Pakistan.
11	Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan students (Phase-III) (MS/Ph.D Level).	HEC	The age limit is 35 years for non-faculty members and 40 years for faculty members. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	For Afghan Nationals / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/pshecp/Pages	Students apply through the Pakistan Embassy in Afghanistan. HEC conduct a test for eligible candidates and subsequently places the selected students in various universities across Pakistan.
12	OIC Scholarship (BS/MS and PhD).	HEC	No dual national is allowed, only students from least developed countries of OIC are eligible to apply. The applicants must fulfill eligibility criteria of Pakistani Universities. As mode of teaching would be English, therefore, applicants should have passed IELTS or TOFEL. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	For OIC Least Developed countries/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/ARL-FS/OIC	Students apply through the relevant embassy or ministry.
13	Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme.	HEC	GCE A’ Levels / equivalent examination in required subjects with at least 60% Marks for admission in BS programs. 16 years education in relevant subjects with 60% marks at graduate level. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	For Sri Lankan Students/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/pshecp/Pages	Students apply through the relevant embassy or ministry.
14	Ihsan Trust (Qarz-e Hasna Scheme)	Meezan Bank	Minimum 2.5/4.0 CGPA for enrolled students. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	ihsantrust.org Download Application	Students can apply for this 50% interest-free loan facility at any time.
15	Banazir Under-Graduate Scholarship Program (BUSP)	HEC	Income should be less than 45K and 50% seats are reserved for female students OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/Ehsaas	Online applications are submitted on the HEC website when announced by HEC.
16	USAID-Funded Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program.	HEC	50% seats reserved for females, Merit and Need Based OR as modified by the Donor Agency	For Flood Affected Areas/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/USAID-NeedsBased/Pages	Online applications are submitted on the HEC website when announced by HEC.
17	Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) Undergraduate Scholarship	PEEF	Income should be less than 60K, Punjab Domiciled and 60% marks in HSSC. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Punjab Domiciled/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.peef.org.pk	Announced by PEEF in May, Applications can be submitted through the Campuses.
18	Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) Master Level Scholarship	PEEF	Income should be less than 60K, Punjab Domiciled and 60% marks in HSSC. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Punjab Domiciled/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.peef.org.pk Download Application Form	Applications can be submitted through the Campuses, announced by PEEF in May each year.
19	Daanish Schools Scholarship Scheme	GoP	Income should be less than 60K, Punjab Domiciled and 60% marks in HSSC. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Punjab Domiciled/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.peef.org.pk	Announced by PEEF in May, Applications can be submitted through the PEEF.
20	Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Scholarship	GoB	Local Domicile, FSc. From province of Balochistan. OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Balochistan Domiciled/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.beef.org.pk Download Application	Announced by BEEF in May, Applications can be submitted through the Campuses.
21	Abdullah Foundation	Abdullah Found.	only STEM programs students OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.abdullahfoundation.org Download Application	New scholarships are not offered till 2027.
22	Diya Pakistan	Diya Pakistan	For Undergraduate and Graduate Students OR as modified by the Donor Agency	Open to All/ For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.diyapak.org Download Application	Students can apply for this scholarship after securing admission in the Fall session each year and are required to submit their application to the respective CUI campus after the scholarship is announced during the semester.
23	EDUFI	EDUFI	Parents/Guardians of all COMSAT Students are eligible to apply for the EduFi's offering.	Open to All/ Study Now, Pay Later' (SNPL) program. A payment service that allows you to pay your Tuition	www.edufi.tech/	Students can apply online on the portal of Edufi any time.
24	Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) M/O Federal Education & Professional Training	PEEF	BS Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Programs (for Islamabad campus only).	Open to All Domiciled students / For Additional Details Please Contact Relevant Campus	www.peef.org.pk	Applications are invited in October / November each year through the Campuses.
25	Honhaar Scholarship Program for Undergraduate students.	Govt. Of Punjab	i, Have domicile from any district of the Punjab ii, Not be older than 22 years of age on closing date. iii. Family monthly income should be less than Rs 300,000. iv. The Applicant must be enrolled in Selected Disciplines in the selected Universities in Fall session 2024.	Please contact relevant campus	http://honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk	Applications are usually invited at the start of each semester by the PHEC.
26	Sindh Educational Endowment Fund (SEEF)	Govt. of Sindh	i, Have domicile from any district of the Sindh ii, Need Based Scholarship	Please contact relevant campus	https://form-seef.com/ GOVERNMENT OF SINDH SINDH EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND	Announced by SEEF in May, applications can be submitted online through the official SEEF Website.