Ehsaas (Benazir) Undergraduate Scholarship 2026-27

By ask2mudasar · Updated 16 October 2026 · How we verify

Ehsaas (Benazir) Undergraduate Scholarship: HEC's need-based scholarship

The Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship, now run as the Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship, pays the full tuition and a monthly stipend for students from low-income families who are newly admitted to a 4- or 5-year degree at a public university. HEC runs it for the federal government, and more than 102,000 students have received it across three batches.

Status for 2026-27: HEC had not announced the new application window as of October 2026. Applications are usually taken after the autumn admissions, through HEC's portal and your university's financial aid office.

Quick facts

Run by	Higher Education Commission (HEC), for the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety
Who	Newly admitted undergraduates at public universities, from all provinces, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
Income limit	Family income up to Rs 45,000 a month
Covers	Full tuition and incidental fees, plus Rs 4,000 a month
Duration	The whole 4–5 year degree
Quotas	50% for female students · 2% for students with disabilities
Apply at	ehsaas.hec.gov.pk, then your university's financial aid office

This is a scholarship, not a BISP or Ehsaas 8171 cash payment. You cannot check or receive it through 8171.

What the Ehsaas scholarship covers

Covered	Details
Tuition fee	100%, paid directly to your university
Incidental charges	Registration, exam and library fees
Living stipend	Rs 4,000 a month
Duration	Every year of your 4–5 year degree, subject to your university's academic rules

The stipend helps with transport, books and food; hostel rent is not separately covered.

Ehsaas scholarship eligibility

The scholarship is decided on need and merit: your family income and your academic record.

• Newly admitted on merit to a 4- or 5-year undergraduate programme (first year).
• At a public-sector, HEC-recognised university in Islamabad, any province, AJK or Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Family income up to Rs 45,000 a month from all sources.
• Pakistani national.

Not eligible:

• Self-finance, evening, weekend, distance or virtual programmes.
• Students at private universities.
• Students who already hold another scholarship or grant.

How to apply for the Ehsaas undergraduate scholarship

1. Get admission on merit to an eligible public university programme.
2. When HEC opens the call, apply online at ehsaas.hec.gov.pk.
3. Print the completed form and submit it with your documents to your university's financial aid office before the university's deadline.
4. University verification: the scholarship committee checks your documents and income, and some universities interview applicants.
5. HEC gives final approval and pays the tuition to your university and the stipend to you.

Documents

• Your CNIC or B-Form and your parents' or guardian's CNICs
• Income proof: salary slips or income certificate, or an affidavit for self-employed parents
• Recent utility bills
• Rent agreement, if your family rents
• Admission letter or fee challan
• Matric and intermediate result cards

Your university may ask for more; follow its notice.

Tips and common mistakes

• Watch your university's financial aid notices in your first semester; they announce the internal deadline.
• Gather income proof early. Utility bills and salary slips are the documents most often missing.
• Declare income honestly. Universities verify it.
• Don't accept another scholarship first if you want this one; you cannot hold both.

Common reasons for rejection: admission on a self-finance seat, a private university, family income above Rs 45,000, or an incomplete form at the financial aid office.

Scam warning: the Ehsaas undergraduate scholarship has nothing to do with BISP or 8171 messages. HEC and your university never ask for money or bank PINs, and no one can "register" you through WhatsApp. Check suspicious messages with our Scam check.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ehsaas scholarship the same as the Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship? Yes. The HEC programme formerly called Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship now runs as the Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship.

What is the income limit for the Ehsaas scholarship? Family income up to Rs 45,000 a month from all sources.

How much is the Ehsaas scholarship stipend? Rs 4,000 a month, plus full tuition paid to your university.

Can private university students apply? No. Only students at public-sector universities are eligible.

When will the Ehsaas scholarship 2026-27 open? HEC had not announced dates as of October 2026. Follow HEC's portal and your university's financial aid office.

Can second-year students apply? The scholarship is for newly admitted students; check your university's notice for any exceptions.

Is the Ehsaas scholarship linked to 8171? No. 8171 is for BISP welfare payments. This scholarship is applied for through HEC and your university.

Is there a quota for girls? Yes. Half of all scholarships are reserved for female students, and 2% for students with disabilities.

Sources

We checked these sources on 16 October 2026:

• Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety – Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship: HEC implements; public universities; Rs 45,000; tuition, incidental charges and Rs 4,000 a month; quotas; 102,003 awards
• HEC – Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship objectives: tuition and stipend for the full degree, quotas
• Women University Multan – Ehsaas scholarship notice: Rs 45,000 a month, fresh merit admissions only, exclusions, ehsaas.hec.gov.pk
• StudyAbroad.pk – Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship 2026: application steps and documents

Last checked against official sources on 16 October 2026. Always confirm dates and requirements on the official website before applying.