HEC Undergraduate Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility, Documents and Online Portal Guide

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially opened applications for the National Undergraduate Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 academic session. Targeted at financially challenged yet academically brilliant students from low-income households across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the scheme ensures that higher education remains accessible across public sector universities.

Student Qualification and Income Eligibility Thresholds

To qualify for the HEC Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a regular four-year or five-year undergraduate degree program at an HEC-recognized public sector university. The financial assessment criteria stipulate that total monthly household income must fall below prescribed low-income ceilings, prioritizing students from remote and underrepresented districts. Applicants must also maintain satisfactory academic standing in their preceding secondary and higher secondary board examinations.

Financial Benefits and Institutional Focal Person Verification

The scholarship package covers 100 percent of university tuition fees paid directly to host institutions, alongside a fixed monthly living stipend transferred directly to verified student bank accounts. Following online application submission, university financial aid offices and designated campus focal persons review and cross-verify submitted income certificates, utility bills, and academic marksheets before forwarding recommended cases to the central HEC award committee.

Step-by-Step Portal Registration Process

Candidates must register on the HEC scholarship portal at scholarship.hec.gov.pk. Applicants should carefully enter their CNIC or B-Form number, fill out all personal and household financial profiles, and upload clear scans of income slips, salary statements, and verified educational transcripts. Once all required documentation is attached, applicants can submit their application online and track their verification status directly through their user dashboard.