KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

“MERIT-CUM-INAFFORDABILITY” SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2025-26

Eligibility Criteria:

• Student must have scored at least 70% marks in the last attended examination or 3.00 CGPA in each semester. In case of arts specialized university, selection will be on the basis of merit aptitude test where selection is based on skills.
• Student must be of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile including Newly Merged Districts or Ex-FATA.
• Student must secure admission in the approved list of Educational Institutions (available on official website) within Pakistan and must be enrolled in the first year of degree program i.e. BS or MS.
• Parent/Guardian monthly income should be equal to or less than Rs. 160,000.
• Scholarship will be awarded to freshly enrolled students (1st year students) studying in BS and MS programs in the fields of Emerging Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Management Sciences, General Sciences and Arts.
• Students availing any other scholarship will not be entitled to apply for this scholarship program.
• Students must register and apply through the KPEF official website and online scholarship portal before 15th December 2025.
  https://ef.kp.gov.pk/scholarship/merit_cum_inaffordability
• Scholarship applications will be processed only through the online portal. No direct applications submitted to KPEF or universities will be entertained.
• Interviews will be conducted at university campuses by scholarship disbursement committees for final recommendations.
• Scholarships will be awarded equally among male and female students. In case of insufficient applications from either gender, scholarships will be allocated on merit irrespective of gender.
• Renewal of scholarship will be based purely on academic performance. Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 CGPA or 70% marks, otherwise KPEF may discontinue the scholarship.