Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program Update 2025
Education is a gateway to empowerment and social mobility. Recognizing this, the Government of Pakistan, through its flagship Ehsaas Program, launched the Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program—the largest-ever merit-cum-need-based scholarship for undergraduate studies in the country. Administered by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), this initiative aims to provide equitable access to higher education for financially vulnerable students across Pakistan. EHSAAS 2047Wikipedia
Objectives & Impact
- Support talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across the country, including remote areas. Higher Education Commission+1
- Provide full tuition coverage and monthly living stipends to ease financial burdens. Higher Education CommissionEHSAAS 2047
- Maintain gender equity with 50% of scholarships reserved for female students, and 2% for differently-abled students. Higher Education CommissionFWCCIEHSAAS 2047
- Facilitate long-term commitment: 200,000 scholarships over 4 years, with 50,000 awarded annually. EHSAAS 2047
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Admission on Merit – Enrolled in a 4- or 5-year undergraduate degree program at an HEC-recognized public sector university. Higher Education CommissionEduRecruit
- Low-Income Family – Household income typically below PKR 45,000/month. EduRecruitEhsaas Program
- No Other Scholarship – Not concurrently benefiting from any other scholarship or grant. Higher Education CommissionEhsaas Program
- Program Type – Regular full-time morning programs. Self-finance, evening, distance learning, private or affiliated colleges, and two-year or associate programs are ineligible. Higher Education CommissionEhsaas ProgramZameen
Scholarship Benefits
- Full Tuition Fee Coverage – Zero cost for degree completion. EHSAAS 2047Mutee Academy
- Monthly Stipend – Typically PKR 4,000 to assist with living expenses. EHSAAS 2047Mutee AcademyFWCCI
These benefits are provided for the full duration of the undergraduate program, contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic performance. EHSAAS 2047EduRecruit
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Online Registration – Visit ehsaas.hec.gov.pk, register using CNIC and email, and create your account. EduRecruitZameen
- Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program Update 2025
- Complete the Application – Fill in personal, educational, and financial information. Upload required documents such as CNIC/B-Form (applicant and guardians), income certificate, utility bills, rent agreement, admission letter, fee structure, etc. Higher Education CommissionZameenMutee AcademyMy Blog
- Submit Hard Copy to FAO – Print the online application and submit it—with all supporting documents—to your university’s Financial Aid Office (FAO). HEC does not accept direct applications. Higher Education CommissionZameenMutee Academy
- University Selection – FAO reviews and forwards eligible cases to HEC for final approval. Higher Education Commission
- Continuation – Scholarship continues annually if academic standards are met; no reapplication required. EduRecruitEhsaas Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Words
The Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program stands as a transformative opportunity for students facing financial constraints, offering both academic access and hierarchical support. With complete tuition coverage and a monthly stipend, it opens doors that were once closed for thousands. The program is a critical stride toward educational equity, empowering families, communities, and the nation at large.
By applying through the HEC portal and submitting your documents timely via your university’s FAO, you could turn this scholarship into your launching pad toward success.
