ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced 1,000 scholarships for underprivileged students from Balochistan and the former FATA regions.
The initiative aims to eliminate regional educational inequality by creating equal access to higher education for all talented students. According to HEC officials, the scholarships will cover the 2025–2026 academic year and will be awarded to students enrolling in undergraduate degree programs.
The selected students will receive complete financial assistance, which will allow them to study at higher education institutions without facing financial difficulties.
The HEC declared that their inclusive educational program maintains its current mission to provide educational opportunities for all students while helping underprivileged groups and advancing scholarly achievement throughout Pakistan.
