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External Relations & Financial Assistance

Scholarships

External Relations & Financial Assistance (ERFA) department offers various Need/Merit-based scholarships to the deserving students of SZABIST, Islamabad. Financial assistance to the students is a very important aspect of any educational institute that helps in the consolidation of a better class of students. It is not only a supportive gesture from SZABIST but a discrete channel of patronizing the best brains from around the country.

SZABIST UNIVERSITY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Announcement: SZABIST University Need-Based Scholarship 2025-26

SZABIST Need-Based Scholarship provides ‘Financial Aid’ to needy yet meritorious students. This year the scholarship form and interviews will be conducted under NCOC guidelines.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Annual Family Income: Must not exceed Rs. 1,500,000/-
  • Enrolled Program: Open to students enrolled in any undergraduate or MBA degree program
  • Academic Performance: Minimum SGPA ≥ 2.50 & CGPA ≥ 2.75 for continuing students.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Download the Need-Based Scholarship Application Form
Download the scholarship application form from:

Download Form

 

Step 2: Complete the Form and Gather Documents
Fill out the downloaded Scholarship Form completely and attach all the required documents as instructed.

Step 3: Submit the online portion of the Google Form
Fill out the online portion of the Google Form at:

https://forms.gle/yS1MuFAtHYHoGnW98 (For Continuing Students) &
https://forms.gle/rdws5FgXCPQSarsr6 (For Registered New Admission)

Step 4: Submission of Documents (Scanned File)
Please create a single PDF file that contains your Scholarship Form along with all supporting documents. Ensure that this PDF is emailed to scholarship@szabist-isb.edu.pk before August 20, 2025.

Important: Please note that submitting the online form alone does not complete your application. You must follow all the steps outlined above.

The shortlisted students will be notified regarding their interview schedule and final results through email.

Termination of Scholarship:
The scholarship will be terminated under the following conditions;

  • If the student fails to maintain a minimum SGPA of 2.50 & CGPA of 2.75.
  • The students receiving any other Need-Based scholarship, merit scholarship, SEEF, BEEF, etc., or employee concession will not be eligible for the award of SZABIST University Need-Based Scholarship.
  • If the student is punished because of his / her involvement in a violation of the institute’s rules, damage to the institute’s property, misbehavior with staff or students, or any other disciplinary violation.
  • If a student obtains an F grade or withdraws from any course.

Need Assistance?
For any questions or clarifications, please contact the External Relations & Financial Assistance (ERFA) Department:

  • Submission Days: Monday to Saturday
  • Timing: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
  • Email: Scholarship@szabist-isb.edu.pk
  • Telephone: 051-4863363 (Ext. 555)
  • Office Location: Admin Office, 2nd Floor, Admin Block, SZABIST University, Islamabad Campus.

We encourage you to review all the instructions carefully and complete your application within the given timeline. Best of luck with your scholarship application!

Announcement: Sindh Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship 2024-25 Batch

How to Apply


Step 1: Fill out the Online Form
Step 2: Complete the Form and Gather Documents
Step 3: Submit the Online Portion
Step 4: Download the Form
Step 5: Submit Your Physical Form to the ERFA Department

 

Physical Form Submission Details

  • Online Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
  • Physical Form Submission Deadline in the ERFA Department: July 31, 2025
  • Submission Days & Timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
  • Office Location: Admin Office, 2nd Floor, Admin Block, SZABIST University, Islamabad Campus

We encourage you to review all the instructions carefully and complete your application within the given timeline. Best of luck with your scholarship application!

SZABIST University Need-Based Scholarship Program

The primary purpose of providing Need-Based scholarships to deserving candidates is to alleviate the financial burden on students, ensuring equitable access to education and fostering a diverse and talented student community.

SZABIST University Merit-Based Scholarship Program
  • SZABIST University Merit-Based Scholarship will be awarded from the Second semester onward and is renewable for each semester, depending on the student’s performance.
  • The total amount of scholarship per program per class/section is equal to a 25% tuition fee for the next semester. For example, if a student is found eligible for the scholarship in the Fall Semester, he/she will be awarded a 25% fee waiver for the following Spring semester.
  • A student with the highest semester GPA is eligible for a 25% Merit-Based scholarship in the subsequent semester, provided the candidate has:
  • Obtained a minimum semester GPA of 3.70 for all programs.
  • Taken a full load of courses with assigned sections during regular semesters, i.e., Fall and Spring, both for calculation of Semester GPA and availing the scholarship.
  • Students with extra and repeat courses are not repeating courses are not eligible for the Scholarship.
  • Transfer/Open students are not eligible for the Scholarship. Executive, MS, and Ph.D. students cannot avail this scholarship.
  • If there is more than one student with the same GPA in a semester, then the scholarship amount will be awarded based on the percentage of marks.
  • This scholarship is managed by the Academics Department (ASO).

EXTERNAL DONOR AGENCIES FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Sindh Educational Endowment Fund (SEEF) Scholarship

  • The Government of Sindh, through the Sindh Educational Endowment Fund Trust, is providing scholarships to low-income groups and meritorious students of SZABIST University to acquire quality higher education. The scholarship covers the cost of two semesters and is renewable.

2. Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Fully Funded Scholarship

  • The Balochistan Education Endowment Fund provides a fully funded scholarship to SZABIST University students who meet the Merit and Need-Based criteria. This scholarship covers the tuition fee, living expenses, food expenses, stationery, book expenses, and travel expenses.

3. Baluchistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Partially Funded Scholarship

  • The Government of Balochistan, under the slogan of “SAY-YES-TO-MERIT,” is awarding Need and Merit-Based Educational Scholarships to the talented students from Balochistan studying at SZABIST University. This initiative aims to support academically outstanding students enrolled in various degree programs outside the province under the BEEF Scholarship Policy.

4. Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarship

  • The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) is a program established by the Government of Punjab in Pakistan. It provides scholarships and monetary assistance to talented and needy students studying at SZABIST University, allowing them to pursue quality education.

5. USAID-funded Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Program for Flood-Affected Students

  • The USAID-funded Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Program has provided scholarships to students from financially disadvantaged households since 2004. The Program will provide scholarship funding for two semesters to ease the financial difficulties of flood-affected students studying at SZABIST University.

6. HEC-Scholarship for the Students of Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA

  • Higher Education Commission is implementing the project “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA. The scholarships will cover the tuition fee, hostel charges, living allowance to students, book allowance, initial settlement allowance, and travel allowance. Students who seek admission and those who are already admitted or enrolled would also be eligible to apply.

7. HEC-Indigenous PhD 5000 Fellowship Program

  • This fellowship program was launched by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) to increase the research potential of universities in accordance with international norms/standards. The scholarship is provided to PhD students.

8. Orange Tree Foundation (OTF) Scholarship

  • Orange Tree Foundation (OTF) creates equal opportunities for financially challenged households by providing mainstream education, quality healthcare, and financial assistance to deserving students and their families. In this regard, OTF provides financial aid to SZABIST University students who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

9. Various Community-Based Scholarships

  • The different District-Based scholarships and Community-Based scholarships are also processed and approved through the SZABIST University Financial Assistance department.

10. Loan Facility

Ihsan Trust’s Qarz-e-Hasna Facility

  • This Interest-free loan facility is a unique model to enable higher education. This is purely on Need and Merit-Based, provided to the SZABIST University students.

The Citizens Foundation Financial Assistance

  • TCF supports its alumni by providing financial assistance to SZABIST University students who completed their education at TCF schools and colleges. SZABIST University also supports TCF students through its Need-Based Scholarship program.

External Relations:

List of MoUs

 

S. No

Name of Organization

1

PMI Strategic Partnership Islamabad, Pakistan

2

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)

3

Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

4

Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

5

Pakistan Sweet Homes AFP

6

Centre for Policy and Management Research (CPMR)

7

Higher Education Commission (HEC)

8

Mehergarh: A Center for Learning

9

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP)

10

Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi (FJWU)

11

FAYAKUN Productions Islamabad

12

National Testing Service (NTS)

13

AbbTakk News, Islamabad

14

Pakistan Agile Development Society (Agile.PK)

15

Iqra University Islamabad Campus

16

Shifa Foundation

17

PAF Hospital Islamabad

18

HADI Worldwide, Islamabad

19

P@SHA Islamabad

20

Nishan Rehab Pakistan

21

Islamic Relief Pakistan

22

Leverify, LLC.

23

Universiti Teknologi MARA UiTM, Malaysia

24

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP)

25

Fauji Foundation Overseas Employment Services (FF-OES)

26

International Consulting Associates Pvt. Limited

27

Pakistan Red Crescent (PRCS)

28

Zahid Latif Khan Securities (ZLKS)

29

Premium Diagnostic Center (PDC) Pvt. Limited

30

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)

31

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

ERFA Team

Dr. Khansa Zaman

Manager ERFA

Email: dr.khansa@szabist-isb.edu.pk
Phone Number: Ext. 524
 

Mr. Mubashir Ali

Officer ERFA

Email: mubashir.ali@szabist-isb.edu.pk
Phone Number: Ext. 555