QAU Announces HEC Need-Based Scholarship

News Desk

Islamabad: Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad has announced need-based scholarships through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the fall semester of 2023.

According to the official sources, applications are invited from students who have enrolled in BS and BS (Lateral Entry) regular degree programmes.

Students enrolled in self-finance, self-Support/Evening/Weekend programs are ineligible for the scholarship award. As per the eligibility criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded only to the poorest and most deserving students at the undergraduate level.

The authenticity of the information provided by the students shall be verified by cross-checking the data provided through physical verification, as informed by the official sources.

It is stated that a scholarship will be cancelled at any stage if the student is punished for his or her involvement in violation of the university rules, damage to university property, misbehaviour with staff or colleagues, or any other disciplinary proceedings.

Meanwhile, any false information or discrepancy will lead to disqualification, recovery of the entire received amount, and disciplinary proceedings. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

The QAU will review the application forms, and only shortlisted applicants will be called for the interview by the Institutional Scholarship Award Committee (ISAC).

Applications received after the due date will not be entertained, the sources said, adding that limited seats are available.

The scholarship award and its continuity are subject to approval, availability of funds, and release of grants by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The HEC Need Based Scholarship Form, duly filled out, may be submitted to the Office of the Students’ Financial Assistance, Room No. 17, Administration Block, along with supporting documents as per the checklist, on or before December 12, 2023.

The office shall not be responsible for the forms delivered to any other office or after the due date. The application form is available at all photocopier shops at the university.