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External Relations & Financial Assistance

Scholarships

The External Relations & Financial Assistance (ERFA) department offers various Need/Merit-Based Scholarships and Loan Schemes to deserving students at SZABIST University, Islamabad Campus.

Financial Assistance for students is a very important aspect of any educational institution that helps in the development of a better class of students. It is not only a supportive gesture from SZABIST University is a discreet channel for nurturing the best minds from across the country.

SZABIST UNIVERSITY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Announcement: SZABIST University Need-Based Scholarship 2026-27

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 and Master’s degree programs except Ph.D.
  • Academic Performance: Minimum SGPA ≥ 2.50 & CGPA ≥ 2.75 for continuing students.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Submit the online portion of the Google Form

Fill out the online portion of the Google Form at:

https://forms.gle/CsFhgqYym4CjgPA9A  (For Continuing Students) 

https://forms.gle/PemC5ZUVpvoQeuRQ8  (For Registered New Admission)

Step 2: Download the Need-Based Scholarship Application Form
Download the scholarship application form from:

Download Form

 

Step 3: Complete the Form and Gather Documents
Fill out the downloaded Scholarship Form completely and attach all the required documents as instructed.

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, 2026.

Important: Please note that Steps 01 & 02 are both mandatory for the submission of your Scholarship Application Form; if any step is missing, your application will be considered incomplete. 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 get in touch with 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: Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Partially Funded Scholarship for students enrolled in BS/MASTERS & MS/ M.PHIL Degree Programs for the “Out Of Province Partially Funded Scheme” Scholarship Policy 2025-26

Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) aligns with the Government of Balochistan’s vision to empower our youth through higher education. The BEEF has launched “OUT OF PROVINCE PARTIALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME – SCHOLARSHIP POLICY 2025-26”.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Local/Domiciled students of Balochistan enrolled in Pakistan-based Public Sector and BEEF Private Panel Institutions situated outside Balochistan.
  2. Secured at least 60% marks or 3.0 GPA/CGPA and was included in the merit list provided to BEEF by the concerned institution.
  3. Students availing of any other scholarships are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply?

Consult: Visit your Financial Aid Office (FAO) or contact the Focal Person at your institution.

Merit Lists: The University Focal Person will prepare merit lists and collect forms.

Submission: Do NOT submit forms directly to BEEF. Apply through your institution.

Download the scholarship application form from:

Download Form

Required Documents:

Documents must be attached to the BEEF Scholarship Application Forms (SAFs):

  1. Attested Copies of Previous Academic Transcripts/ Results.
  2. Copy of Local / Domicile
  3. Copy of Student CNIC, B-Form, or Parent’s CNIC
  4. Two (2) Recent Passport-Size Photos

Submission Details:

Deadline: July 10, 2026

For queries, kindly contact the ERFA department at the Admin Office, 2nd Floor, Admin Block, SZABIST University, Islamabad Campus.

Announcement: Sindh Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship 2025-26 Batch

Government of Sindh, through the Sindh Educational Endowment Fund Trust, is providing scholarships to the students hailing from low-income groups and meritorious students to acquire quality higher education from reputable Public and Private sector Universities/Institutions.

This scholarship covers the cost of only one year tuition fee for the academic year 2025-2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. The applicant must hold a domicile and PRC of Sindh
  2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 or 60% is mandatory for students to meet the eligibility criteria.
    The income certificate shall be certified by the concerned Assistant Commissioner of Revenue/assets declaration/tax returns by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
  3. Students whose parents are employed in government service shall be required to submit the service certificate and pay slip of his/her parent duly issued by the Head of Institution/Department/District Accounts Office/Accountant General of Sindh.
  4. The parents/guardian of the student must have an annual net income, from all sources, that does not exceed the income limit provided in the Family Income Range Table mentioned in the attached brochure.

Note:

Those Students are Eligible who are admitted in the academic year 2025-26.

All required documents, including the signed and attested affidavit, must be submitted as a single file to the ERFA Department.

Form Submission Details:

  • Online Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
  • Physical Form Submission Deadline in the ERFA Department: August 31, 2026
  • Submission Days & Timings: Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM – 08:00 PM
  • Office Location: Admin Office, 2nd Floor, Admin Block, SZABIST University, Islamabad Campus

We strongly advise all students to review the instructions carefully and apply well before the deadline.

Best of luck with your scholarship application!

Connect with us:

Whats App : +92-321-5282488

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SZABIST UNIVERSITY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A student with the highest semester GPA is eligible for a 25% Merit-Based scholarship in the subsequent semester, provided the candidate has:
  4. Obtained a minimum semester GPA of 3.70 for all programs.
  5. Taken a full load of courses with assigned sections during regular semesters, i.e., Fall and Spring, both for calculation of Semester GPA and for availing the scholarship.
  6. Students with extra and repeat courses are not repeating courses are not eligible for the Scholarship.
  7. Transfer/Open students are not eligible for the Scholarship. Executive, MS, and Ph.D. students cannot avail themselves of this scholarship.
  8. 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.
  9. 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. Qadri Associates Scholarship for MSPM- Female Students

  • The primary objective of this collaboration is to provide financial support in terms of scholarships to needy and deserving female students enrolled in the two-year Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) Program.

10. 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.

11. Loan Facility

Ihsan Trust’s Qarz-e-Hasna Facility

  • Purpose: Ihsan Trust offers interest-free Merit/Need-Based loans to bridge financial gaps.
    Eligibility:
    1. Registered in an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree Program
    2. Minimum CGPA 2.5.
    For more details, Click here

The Citizens Foundation Financial Assistance

  • Purpose: 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..
    Eligibility:
    1. Enrolled in any undergraduate program.
    2. Alumnus of The Citizens Foundation school or college.
    For more details, Click here

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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