Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship: Full Guide
6 min read · Updated for 2026
The Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship, administered through the HEC, is the largest need-based undergraduate scholarship in Pakistan's history. It covers full tuition plus a living stipend for thousands of students every year — and it's open across the whole country.
What it covers
- 100% tuition fee at participating public-sector universities
- A monthly living stipend to help with day-to-day costs
Who can apply
- Students enrolled in a 4–5 year undergraduate program at a participating public university
- From a low-income household (a defined monthly family income threshold applies)
- Not already receiving a full scholarship from another source
It is genuinely need-based — selection prioritises financial need, verified through a means test, alongside basic academic eligibility. Income limits and participating universities are set each cycle, so confirm the current list officially.
How to apply
- Confirm your university is on the participating list for the year.
- Apply through the official HEC Ehsaas portal during the open window.
- Provide income evidence, CNIC/B-Form, admission/enrolment proof and academic documents.
- Your campus scholarship office verifies and forwards eligible applications.
Don't apply to just one
Stack your chances: also look at the HEC Need-Based Scholarship and PEEF (for Punjab). The Meritly scholarship checker can show which ones fit your situation. Always confirm the latest eligibility and deadlines on the official HEC portal.