The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced fully-funded undergraduate scholarships for students from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). These scholarships allow students to study in any public-sector university across Pakistan.
Application Deadline Set for September 30
The deadline for submitting applications for the current batch is set for September 30. Eligible students must have completed their intermediate education and be under the age of 22 on the closing date. Students who enrolled in undergraduate programs after Fall 2023 can also apply.
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Aim to Reduce Educational Gap in Remote Areas
The scholarship program seeks to reduce the educational gap in underserved areas, providing equal opportunities for academic progress to students from these regions, similar to those in more developed areas.
Scholarship Benefits for Students
The scholarship covers all major costs, including tuition fees, hostel expenses, a monthly stipend, and allowances for books and travel. According to the HEC, around 250 students from Gilgit-Baltistan have already been placed in universities across the country for their undergraduate studies.
