Scholarship Programs

Overview

Find the pathway built for your stage.

You never need to guess. Submit one application and Zabtec matches you to every program you're eligible for. Awards and coverage below are indicative and confirmed at each open cycle.

Undergraduate · Need-based

Need-Based Undergraduate Scholarship

The flagship program for financially deserving students admitted to HEC-recognised universities in Pakistan.

100% tuition fee coverage
Monthly living stipend
Renewable each year on satisfactory progress
Open to all disciplines nationwide

Undergraduate · Merit

Merit Excellence Award

For high-achieving undergraduates whose academic record places them among the top of their intake.

Partial to full tuition support
Merit certificate and alumni network access
Awarded across STEM, humanities and social sciences
Priority consideration for research placements

Postgraduate

MS & MPhil Fellowship

Support for 16-years-educated graduates pursuing research-based master's degrees within Pakistan.

Tuition support and monthly stipend
Research and thesis allowance
Eligibility linked to GAT / university admission
Bridges the path toward doctoral study

Doctoral · Indigenous

Indigenous PhD Fellowship

Strengthening Pakistan's own research base by funding doctoral scholars to study at home.

Full tuition and competitive monthly stipend
Research and conference support
For 18-years-educated (MS/MPhil) candidates
Focus on nationally strategic research areas

International

Overseas Scholarship

Fully-funded MS and PhD placements at world-ranked universities for exceptional candidates.

Tuition, living allowance and accommodation
Return airfare and health insurance
Requires admission to an HEC-listed foreign university
Bond to serve and contribute on return

Targeted · Priority fields

Priority Discipline Grant

Additional support directed to fields critical to Pakistan's growth and self-reliance.

Information technology & artificial intelligence
Renewable energy & climate resilience
Healthcare & life sciences
Agriculture & food security

At a glance

Compare the programs

Program	Level	Basis	Typical coverage	Study location
Need-Based Undergraduate	Bachelor's	Need	Full tuition + stipend	Pakistan
Merit Excellence Award	Bachelor's	Merit	Partial–full tuition	Pakistan
MS & MPhil Fellowship	Master's	Merit + need	Tuition + stipend	Pakistan
Indigenous PhD	Doctoral	Merit	Full tuition + stipend	Pakistan
Overseas Scholarship	MS / PhD	Merit	Full funding + airfare	Abroad
Priority Discipline Grant	UG & PG	Field + merit/need	Top-up support	Pakistan

Coverage is indicative. Exact amounts, quotas and conditions are published for each program at the start of every application cycle.

What awards can cover

More than tuition alone.

Depending on the program and your assessed need, a Zabtec-administered award may include any combination of the following.

Tuition feesPartial or full coverage at your enrolled institution.
Living stipendA monthly allowance toward day-to-day costs.
Research & thesis supportFor postgraduate and doctoral scholars.
Travel & health coverAirfare and insurance for overseas awardees.
Mentorship & guidanceIncluded with every award, at no cost.

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