HEC Undergraduate Scholarships for Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA Students 2026–27

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, invites applications from outstanding students of Balochistan and erstwhile FATA for undergraduate scholarships at HEC-recognized public and private universities and degree-awarding institutions in Pakistan. Scholarships are offered for the academic year 2026–27 across all areas of study and disciplines under the project “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA (Phase-III),” Batch V.

Application deadline: Monday, December 14, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be 22 years of age or younger on the closing date.
• Hold their own and their father's valid domicile or local certificate from Balochistan or erstwhile FATA, duly verified by the district administration.
• Have completed 12 years of education with at least 60% marks in FA, FSc, ICom, ICS, DAE or an equivalent qualification.
• Have acquired the required academic qualifications on or before the closing date.
• Not already be receiving an HEC, government or any other scholarship.
• Applicants awaiting results are not eligible.

Selection and Scholarship Conditions

• Scholarships will be awarded on merit and district quota basis.
• Applicants will be shortlisted using their academic credentials and scores in the aptitude test conducted by HEC/ETC.
• Applicants must obtain at least 50% marks in the test.
• The scholarship distribution ratio between Balochistan and erstwhile FATA applicants is 50:50.
• Students already enrolled in a bachelor's degree programme may also apply.
• Scholarship placement will be based on admission to a university or college. Applicants are responsible for securing admission and fulfilling the institution's eligibility criteria and admission procedures.
• Applicants must apply using their own CNIC or a NADRA-issued Juvenile Card. Applications using another person's CNIC will be rejected. Applicants under 18 must use a NADRA-verified Juvenile Card to participate in the test.
• Applicants must provide their own CNIC number for CNIC verification and identification to be accepted.
• If documents or information are found to be misleading, forged, fake or tampered with at any stage, the applicant will become ineligible for the scholarship.

How to Apply

Submit the application online through www.hec.gov.pk/site/bf3. Upload copies of the CNIC, the applicant's and father or guardian's domicile duly attested by the district administration, and educational documents duly attested by the respective boards. Hard-copy applications and other documents are not required at this stage.

A non-refundable and non-transferable test fee of Rs. 2,000 must be deposited through the 1Link 1Bill invoice service using participating banks, ATMs, internet banking or mobile banking.

• Open the mobile banking app and select Bill Payment or Payment Services, according to the bank's available options.
• Select the 1Bill invoice payment service and enter the consumer number generated by the HEC portal.
• Pay the displayed amount.
• After payment, select “Verify Online Payment” on the application form.
• Complete and submit the online application. Saved or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Check submission status by selecting “Submit Application / Verify Payment” and the receipt of acknowledgement.

Applicants should regularly check their email and the HEC website for updates and apply before the closing date so that assistance can be sought if needed. Candidates are responsible for having queries or complaints resolved before the registration portal closes.

Contact and Assistance

For assistance, contact HEC Headquarters Islamabad or the HEC Regional Centres in Quetta and Peshawar.