The Ehsaas Scholarship helps students from low-income families complete a full undergraduate degree. This guide explains what it is, who is eligible, what it covers, and how to apply online, in simple words.
The scholarship is need-based and generally covers tuition plus a living stipend, so talented students are not held back by cost. Applying is free through the official HEC portal.
What is the Ehsaas Scholarship?
The Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship is a federal program run through the Higher Education Commission (HEC). It supports students from low-income families to study for an undergraduate degree at a participating public-sector university. It is part of the wider Ehsaas program of social protection. You can find official information at ehsaas.hec.gov.pk.
Ehsaas Scholarship eligibility
Based on the usual criteria, you generally need to:
- Be newly enrolled in an undergraduate program at a participating public-sector university
- Have a family income below the scheme’s limit
- Meet the merit requirement for your program
The exact income limit and the list of participating universities can change, so always confirm the current criteria on the official HEC Ehsaas portal.
What it covers
The scholarship generally covers 100% of tuition fees plus a living stipend for the duration of your undergraduate program, paid through your university. The exact stipend and covered costs can change between phases, so treat any figure as ‘as of’ its date and confirm the current details on the official portal.
Documents you need
Keep clear scans ready:
- Your CNIC or B-Form
- Your domicile
- An income certificate or affidavit
- Academic transcripts and result cards
- Proof of admission to the university
How to apply online, step by step
- Open the HEC Ehsaas portal at ehsaas.hec.gov.pk and register with your CNIC.
- Fill the application with your personal, academic, and family income details.
- Upload the required documents clearly.
- Submit, then your university verifies your details.
Stay safe from fraud
- Apply only on the official portal ehsaas.hec.gov.pk.
- Applying is free. No agent can guarantee a scholarship for a fee.
- Never share your OTP or password with anyone.
For help, contact your university’s scholarship or financial-aid office. GoPunjab is an independent information website; we cannot register you or award a scholarship. We only explain how the process works so you can apply correctly.
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