Many universities in Pakistan and around the world offer 100% scholarships for deserving students. A great number of students passionate about getting best education from the best universities but unfortunately, their financial situations do not allow. Considering this, many universities, governments, trusts, NGOs offer aid to such students. In this blog, we will address all the round abouts of getting 100% scholarships with some additional information and guidance that all the readers need to know.
Table of Contents
- Types of 100% scholarships
- List of scholarships in Pakistan
- Method/ process to apply for these scholarships
These 100% scholarships, though extremely competitive, are quite easy in terms of application process. You just need to keep a few key points in your mind, that we have discussed down below, and you can also get a 100% scholarship in Pakistan.
Types of 100% scholarships
Fully-funded or 100% scholarships are of two main types.
- Merit based
- Need based
Merit based scholarships
Merit based scholarships are usually for the top students. Those students who score more than 85-90% in their board examinations are often on the priority list.
Every year, each university has a different merit and eligibility criteria but to stay on the safer side, I recommend you to score more than 90%. This way, whatsoever the scholarship criteria is, you are more likely to get the scholarship.
Remember one thing: university merit-scholarships depend entirely on your intermediate grades/scores which is backed by your matric scores. Stay focused and keep your aim clear. If you want a merit-based scholarship, your journey begins from matric/ o-level.
Know about your aptitude, plan your career, stay motivated and give your best. And just so you know, if you need any sort of help throughout your this very own journey – Eduvision is always here to help you.
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Other than that, some universities also offer merit-based scholarships based on your performance during your degree.
Need-based scholarship
Need-based scholarships are offered for deserving and needy students. Usually, universities keep the criteria that your monthly family income has to be between 30-40k. for authentication, universities often demand a family income certificate, along with some other requirements respectively.
Most of the universities link need-based scholarships to your university performance. This means, you need to be deserving and you also need to have a good academic record to get a scholarship. In most of the universities, after you get university's admission confirmation letter, you will have to pay fee for your first semester. After that, you will start getting your scholarship fromt he next semester.
Univerisities also set an academic performance criteria that you have to fulfill every semester. If not, they will stop this financial aid.
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Nust announces need-based scholarships.
For full 100% need-based scholarship, where you don’t even have to pay for your first semester, institutes and organizations hold talent-hunts and outreach programs, such as IBA Karachi Talent Hunt Program Scholarship, LUMS National Outreach Program NOP Scholarship.
For above mentioned scholarships, students are selected based on their intermediate-first part result (1st year, A1 level). In this way, you are reached out in your 2nd year or A2 level. You have to compete with other students and if you are selected, they will:
- Help in your university test preparation
- Cover your university application fee
- Cover your complete/ full tuition fee
- In certain cases, offer you monthly stipend
Trust-based scholarships such as Alfalah scholarships schemes offer the promising and talented needy students a chance to excel in their careers.
“The Alfalah Scholarship Scheme held a career counselling seminar in Kharian on December 17, 2023. This seminar was led by Sir Yousuf Almas, the CEO of Eduvision Career Counselling. The seminar was held at the Government Asghar Ali Degree College for Women in Kharian.”
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In commercial-based scholarships, full-ride scholarships (fully funded scholarships) are also offered where corporations such as UBL Digital and Dalda Pakistan offer scholarships to deserving students.
However, one thing I will tell you is that all the organizations offer so many other minor scholarships as well that also help you cover your costs. Keep a check on them too and if you cannot individually check every scholarship, then you can join our WhatsApp group. We share every new educational update there-scholarships, admissions, deadlines, new governmental courses etc.
How to Apply for 100% scholarships
1. If you want a specific scholarship, keep a regular check on their website and the important dates such as scholarship announcement date and application deadline. If you want vast options for every scholarship offered, you can turn on the notifications of eduvision website or you can join our WhatsApp group.
2. We have a free planner made for the students applying for scholarships. It includes all the documents and information required for these scholarships. Click here to see this scholarship planner and download it for free. It also has names of famous scholarships you can apply to. Fill this planner at home.
3. Select a scholarship and visit the scholarship office of the university. Take your scholarship planner with you.
4. You will get an appointment that usually lasts 10-15 minutes. Discuss with the professional appointed regarding your scholarship. Your scholarship panner will help you here.
Students often come unprepared with no knowledge of the disciplines they want to join and the scholarship they want. These scholarships have a very competitive environment. Hundreds of applicants wan to be included in the quota decided by the institute.
If you take your completely filled scholarship planner with you, most likely, the university official will place you in their priority list as it shows your passion and drive to gain this scholarship.
Universities want hardworking, passionate students.
5. Based on your previous education and other documents, the university official will highlight some scholarships for you.
6. After this meeting, start your documentation process. If you have your scholarship planner with you, some major and most asked documents are mentioned there. As you have completed your document already, your more than half requirements are prepared before the meeting that we discussed in point 5 above. If the official asks you some other documents too, fill and prepare those.
7. Try to submit your application form ten days prior to the submission deadline.
8. After 2-3 days of submission of the application form of respective scholarship, make a call to the university admission office and confirm your submission.
9. Most scholarships require interviews.
MOST IMPORTANT POINT: students who apply for need-based scholarships usually dress as casually as possible in interviews to show how deserving and poor they are. DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE! During interview, the panel observes your personality, your body language, your communication and your grooming. Wear properly ironed clothes with the best pair of shoes you have. Take a shower and present yourself in the best and decent manner.
Your deserving situation will be reflected in your documents such as family income certificate. Be honest!
10. Letter of recommendation is also required. For that reason, be a good student with a healthy relation with your educational mentors so that attaining a good and beneficial Letter of Recommendation is easier.
This blog covers all the things you need to know about fully-funded/need-based scholarship. To stand out in the pool of applicants, you should participate in different extra-curricular activities held at your institute and area/locality. Join volunteer programs. If you want to be a part of Eduvision Volunteer Program, click here. Read books other than your academic course to expand your general knowledge. Solve puzzles and mental games for brain gym.
Remember: applying for scholarships – let it be international, fully-funded Pakistani scholarships, financial aid programs in Pakistan – all these are A PART OF YOUR STUDIES, AN OPTION IN YOUR LIFE. Apply for it, knock every door but do not ruin and waste your whole life waiting for just one door to open. There are still thousand more!
These scholarships are lengthy procedures that last months. Do not rely on them completely. Do your studies in the best way and go for every opportunity. Insha Allah you will get the one that is best for you.
Eduvision is always here to guide you!
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