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KPEF Merit- cum- Inaffordability Scholarship Program

Introduction

• The KPEF Merit-cum-Inaffordability Scholarship is offered to deserving students of KP in reputed universities across the country.

• As per the KPEF Act, up to 80% of the tuition fee is provided to beneficiary students, distributed equally among male and female students..

• The scheme is fully digitalized, covering the entire process from online application submission to disbursement and renewal of scholarships.

• A Digital Quantification and Evaluation System has been introduced to ensure transparency and merit-based selection.

First fully automated scholarship system of KP, also accessible through the DASTAK App, ensuring zero human intervention in the evaluation process.

Aim And Objectives

To provide scholarships to talented and deserving students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa purely on merit-cum-Inaffordability basis in order to improve the standards of education and to produce highly qualified and professionally skilled/trained manpower to cater the future needs of the province in selected fields.

How to Apply

The scholarships are advertised each year. For Apply visit the Online Portal
https://ef.kp.gov.pk/

Contact Details

Name KP Education Foundation
Email kpeducationfoundation@gmail.com
info.ef@kp.gov.pk
Phone No. 091-9216290 (Dealing Focal Person)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Students must have secured at least 70% marks in their last attended examination or a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in each semester, as applicable. For specialized arts universities, selection will be based on merit and aptitude tests where admission is based on skills.
  2. Students must hold a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Newly Merged Districts (formerly FATA).
  3. Students must secure admission to an educational institution included in the approved list available on the official website within Pakistan and must be enrolled in the first year of a BS or MS degree program.
  4. The combined monthly income of the applicant's parents or guardian must not exceed Rs. 160,000.
  5. The scholarship is available to freshly enrolled first-year BS and MS students in the fields of Emerging Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Management Sciences, General Sciences, and Arts.
  6. Students receiving any other scholarship are not eligible for this scholarship program.
  7. Students must register and apply through the official KPEF scholarship portal before 15 December 2025.
  8. Applications will be processed through the online digital portal. Direct applications submitted to KPEF or the concerned universities will not be entertained.
  9. Shortlisted students will be interviewed at their respective university campuses by the official scholarship committees for final recommendations.
  10. Scholarships will be allocated equally among male and female students. If no applications are received from either category, the available scholarships will be distributed among eligible candidates of the other category according to merit.
  11. Scholarship renewal will depend entirely on academic performance. Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or 70% marks, as applicable. Failure to meet this requirement may result in discontinuation of the scholarship by KPEF.

Participating PSU/DAI

    Having offer of admission in one of the Public & Private Sector Universities

    Institute of Repute:

  • 1. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Science & Technology (GIK) Topi Swabi
  • 2. International Islamic University, Islamabad
  • 3. National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
  • 4. National University of Sciences & Tech: (NUST), Rawalpindi
  • 5. Pakistan Institute of Engg: & Applied Sciences, Islamabad
  • 6. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
  • 7. Pak Austria Fachhochschule , Haripur
  • 8. Agriculture University, Faisalabad
  • 9. National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad
  • Public Sector Universities:
  • 10. University of Agriculture Peshawar
  • 11. Abdul Wali Khan Univeristy (AWK) Mardan
  • 12. Bach Khan University
  • 13. Gomal University DIK
  • 14. Hazra University Mansehra
  • 15. Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) Hayatabad
  • 16. Islamia College University, Peshawar
  • 17. Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST) Kohat
  • 18. University of Agriculture, Swat
  • 19. University of Malakand
  • 20. University of Peshawar
  • 21. Shaheed Benizer Bhutto Women University, Peshawar
  • 22. University of Swat
  • 23. University of Engineering & Technoglogy (UET) Peshawar
  • 24. University of Buner
  • 25. University of Chitral
  • 26. University of Haripur
  • 27. Unversity of Swabi
  • 28. Women University, Mardan
  • 29. University of Lakki Marwat
  • 30. University of Technology, Nowshera
  • 31. FATA University Kohat
  • 32. Shangla University
  • 33. Shaheed Benizer Bhutto Women University, Shringal
  • 34. University of Science & Tehcnology Bannu

  • Private Sector Universities in KP:


  • 35. BRAINS Institute, Peshawar
  • 36. City University of Science & Information Tech: Peshawar
  • 37. National University of Computer Emerging Sciences (FAST) University, Islamabad
  • 38. Iqra National University, Peshawar
  • 39. Qurtuba University of Science & Information Tech: Peshawar
  • 40. Sarhad University of Science & Information Tech: Peshawar
  • 41. CECOS University, Peshawar

  • Allied Health Sciences Institutes in KP:


  • 42. Rehman Medical Instituite , Peshawar
  • 43. Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
  • 44. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Hazara
  • 45. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Lower DIr
  • 46. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Islamabad
  • 47. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Kurram
  • 48. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Kohat
  • 49. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Mardan
  • 50. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Swat
  • 51. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Lakki Marwat
  • 52. KMU Institute of Allied Health Science , Swabi
  • 53. Peshawar Medical College

Current Status/Remarks

Total Scholarships Awarded So Far Amount of Scholarship Awarded Distribution of Scholarships by Level (BS/MS/Ph.D)
7619 287.31 Million 50% BS & 50% MS

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the minimum academic requirement to apply for the KPEF Merit-cum-Inaffordability Scholarship?

Applicants must have secured at least 70% marks in their last examination or a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in each semester, as applicable. For specialized arts universities where admission is based on skills, selection will be made on the basis of merit and aptitude tests.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?

Students holding a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Newly Merged Districts (formerly FATA), are eligible to apply, subject to fulfillment of all other eligibility criteria.

Q3. Which educational institutions are eligible under the scholarship program?

Students must secure admission to an educational institution included in the approved list of institutions available on the official KPEF website.

Q4. Which students can apply for the scholarship?

The scholarship is available to freshly enrolled students studying in the first year of BS or MS degree programs at approved educational institutions within Pakistan.

Q5. What is the maximum allowable monthly income of the applicant's parents or guardian?

The combined monthly income of the applicant's parents or guardian must not exceed Rs. 160,000.

Q6. Which fields of study are covered under the scholarship program?

The scholarship is available to eligible students enrolled in the following fields:

  • Emerging Sciences
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Management Sciences
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • General Sciences
  • Arts and Humanities

Q7. Can a student receiving another scholarship apply for the KPEF Merit-cum-Inaffordability Scholarship?

Students availing themselves of any other fully funded scholarship are not eligible for the KPEF Merit-cum-Inaffordability Scholarship.

Q8. How can students apply for the scholarship?

Students must register and submit their applications through the official KPEF website at www.ef.kp.gov.pk using the online scholarship portal.

Q9. How are applicants shortlisted for the scholarship?

Applications are processed through an online digital auto-merit mechanism. For each scholarship slot, only the top 10 candidates will be shortlisted for an interview.

Q10. Can students submit paper applications directly to KPEF or their universities?

No. Direct or paper-based applications submitted to KPEF or the concerned universities will not be entertained. Applications must be submitted through the official online scholarship portal.

Q11. How is the final selection made?

Shortlisted candidates are interviewed at their respective university campuses by the Institutional Scholarship Award Committees (ISAC). Final recommendations are made following the interview process.

Q12. Are scholarships distributed equally among male and female students?

Yes. Scholarships are allocated equally among male and female students. If applications are not received from either category, the available scholarships may be awarded to candidates from the other category according to merit.

Q14. What are the requirements for scholarship renewal?

Renewal is subject to satisfactory academic performance. Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or 70% marks, as applicable. Failure to meet the required academic standard may result in discontinuation of the scholarship.

Q15. Is the KPEF Merit-cum-Inaffordability Scholarship fully funded?

No. The KPEF Merit-cum-Inaffordability Scholarship is not a fully funded scholarship. It covers up to 80% of the tuition fee, subject to the applicable scholarship policy, budgetary allocation, and availability of funds.

Q16. Where can students obtain further information about the scholarship?

Students are advised to visit the official KPEF website at www.ef.kp.gov.pk for updates, application procedures, the approved list of educational institutions, and other relevant information.

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