The Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) has announced a new scholarship opportunity for the children of eligible industrial workers, offering 100% free education for admission to selected Intermediate and BS (Honours) programs at Government College University (GCU) Lahore.
According to the latest advertisement, applications are being invited for a total of 50 seats across Intermediate and BS programs. The opportunity is aimed at providing quality higher education to children of registered industrial workers through the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund.
Levels: Inter
Fields: All Fields
Local
Need Based
Punjab
28-08-2026
The official PWWF website also confirms that its scholarship program supports the education of workers' children at post-matriculation levels, including educational and related expenses subject to the applicable rules and eligibility criteria.
PWWF Scholarship 2026 – Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Provider | Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) |
| Institution | Government College University (GCU), Lahore |
| Scholarship | 100% Free Education |
| Total Seats | 50 |
| Intermediate Seats | 20 |
| BS (Honours) Seats | 30 |
| Eligibility | Children of eligible registered industrial workers |
| Application Deadline | August 28, 2026 (Friday) |
| Application Website | PWWF / GCU Lahore |
Intermediate Programs and Seats
A total of 20 seats are available for Intermediate-level programs. These include:
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- ICS / General Science
- I.Com
- Arts / Humanities
The advertisement shows 5 seats at the Main Campus and 15 seats at the KSK (Kala Shah Kaku) Campus.
BS Honours Programs and Seats
The scholarship also covers 30 seats in BS (Honours) programs, with two seats allocated to each of the following programs:
- BS Botany
- BS Gender & Climate Change
- BS Persian
- BS Philosophy
- BS Punjabi
- BS Turkish Language & Literature
- BS Art History
- BS Disaster Management
- BS Geography
- BS Global Studies
- B.Ed (4-Year)
- BS History
- BS Islamic Studies
- BS Physical Education
- BS Remote Sensing & GIS
The BS programs are offered at GCU Lahore's Main and KSK campuses, according to the advertised seat distribution.
Who Can Apply for the PWWF Scholarship?
The scholarship is intended for children of eligible industrial workers registered with the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund. The advertisement specifies requirements relating to the worker, industrial establishment and registration with relevant institutions.
Applicants should ensure that their parent or guardian meets the PWWF's worker eligibility requirements before submitting an application. The PWWF's published scholarship criteria generally require the worker to be registered with relevant social security or EOBI systems and meet the prescribed service and employment conditions.
The student must also be eligible for admission to the selected program and fulfill the academic requirements of the relevant institution.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the required supporting documents before submitting the application. These may include documents relating to:
- The applicant's educational qualifications
- CNIC/B-Form of the student
- CNIC of the worker/parent
- Proof of the worker's registration
- PWWF, PESSI or EOBI-related documentation
- Employment/service record
- Domicile and other required certificates
- Admission-related documents
- Other documents specified in the official application form
Applicants should carefully check the latest PWWF instructions because incomplete or unsupported applications may not be considered.
How to Apply for PWWF Scholarship 2026
Eligible candidates should obtain and complete the Nomination-cum-Admission Form and submit it according to the instructions provided in the advertisement.
The advertisement directs applicants to the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund website for the application process and provides GCU Lahore's website for information about the relevant programs.
The PWWF website publishes scholarship information and related welfare services for eligible workers and their children.
Last Date to Apply
The last date to submit applications is August 28, 2026 (Friday).
Students and parents are advised not to wait until the final day and should complete the application and supporting documentation well before the deadline.
