HEC Undergraduate Scholarship for Coastal Regions of Balochistan

Higher Education Commissions announces Undergraduate Scholarships for the Students of the Coastal Region of Balochistan. Applications are invited from outstanding students of Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat) and Awaran, districts of Balochistan who intend to pursue undergraduate studies in HEC-recognized public/private sector universities/degree awarding institutions (DAs) of Pakistan, The scholarships are being offered in all areas of study/disciplines under the project titled, "Coastal Region Higher Education Scholarship Programme for Balochistan".

Applications can be submitted online. The last date to submit the application is November 30, 2023.

Eligibility Criteria for Coastal Region Scholarship

• Applicant must possess domicile/local certificate of Gwadar, Lasbela Hub, Kech (Turbat) or Awaran District of Balochistan. Applicant must have completed 12 years of education with at least 50% marks in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and also in Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent
• Applicant must have completed both Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent from college/institute located in any of the defined districts of Balochistan ie., Gwadar, Lasbela/Hub, Kech (Turbat) and Awaran
• Students already enrolled in any BS program prior to the advertisement maximum of one academic year/session may also apply
• The maximum age is 22 years as of the closing date
• Applicants will have to meet HEC and university criteria for admission to the BS program
• Applicants who are already availing of any other HEC/Government scholarship are not eligible to apply. vii. Result-awaiting students are not eligible to apply.

Important Note

Scholarships will be awarded on a Merit and District Quota basis as per PC-1

Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of Aptitude Test scores (conducted by HEC) and academic credentials,

Applicants must secure at least 50% marks in the test conducted by HEC.

A merit List of scholarships will be prepared on the basis of online information/data provided by the applicants, and in case of any misrepresentation/error/omission, the scholarship shall be canceled at any stage.

Note: For any assistance, please contact HECHEC Regional Centre Quetta Secretariat (Islamabad) or HEC Regional Centre Quetta

How to Apply for the Balochistan Coastal Region Scholarship

• Applicants are required to submit applications online through the HEC website https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk Hard copies of applications and any other documents are not required at this stage.
• The applicants must deposit Rs 500/- (non-refundable) as the application processing fee in Habib Bank Limited
• Account Number: 1742 7900 1334 01. Title of Account: Higher Education Commission, Branch Code: 1742. iv The original bank payment record/slip must be uploaded with the online application, and it should be kept safe by the applicant to present it at the test center (No one will be allowed to sit in the test without producing the original bank deposit slip) The applicant must submit the online application after completing the application form. Saved and incomplete applications in any respect will not be considered.
• HEC reserves the right to postpone or cancel the scholarship process at any stage without assigning any reason

Deadline: Last date for submission of online applications is November 30, 2023

The applicants are advised to check their emails and the HEC website regularly for any updates and are required to apply well before the closing date to get assistance in case of any inconvenience.