PEEF Special Quota Scholarship (Punjab)
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund fully funded scholarship for students from special categories - orphans, minorities, disabled, BPS 1-4 government employees' children, and martyred civilians' children in Punjab.
Quick Facts
Status
Dates UnconfirmedFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
November 18, 2025 (for 2025-26 intake - check portal for next cycle)
Country
PakistanAbout the PEEF Special Quota Scholarship
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Special Quota Scholarship is one of Pakistan's most targeted and impactful welfare scholarships, designed specifically for students from Punjab's most vulnerable social categories. Unlike need-based programs that assess all financially struggling students, PEEF Special Quota reserves spots for defined eligible groups - ensuring that society's most vulnerable students are not left behind in higher education.
Eligible categories include orphans, children of minority religions, children of Government employees in pay grades BPS 1-4 (both serving and retired), disabled students, children of civilians who were martyred in terrorist attacks, and children of divorced mothers. Students from most of these categories are exempt from the income ceiling of Rs. 60,000 per month that applies to other applicants.
For medical students, PEEF Special Quota explicitly includes MBBS-eligible programs - students admitted to medical colleges must provide their MDCAT Result Card at the time of application. This makes PEEF one of the few national need-based programs that directly supports the financially most challenged students pursuing Pakistan's most expensive and competitive degree.
The scholarship is processed entirely online through the PEEF portal. Students in eligible categories who passed Matriculation or FSC in 2025 with a minimum of 60% marks and have Punjab domicile can apply. The deadline for 2025-26 was November 18, 2025. Future cycles typically open at a similar time each year.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Designed specifically for the most vulnerable students
this scholarship does not compete on general merit alone, it reserves dedicated spaces for defined categories
Covers MBBS explicitly
one of the few nationally accessible fully funded options for medical students from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds
PEEF has a strong track record of disbursement and institutional support - students report reliable and consistent scholarship payments
Income limit of Rs. 60,000/month for general categories, with full exemptions for government martyred-family and BPS 1-4 employees - the eligibility is realistic and genuinely accessible
Online application with minimal documentation requirements compared to many other scholarship programs
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Pakistan
Punjab is Pakistan's most populous province with the country's largest network of public universities, medical colleges, engineering institutions, and technical schools. PEEF operates across all of these, ensuring eligible students at any Punjab institution - from KEMU in Lahore to a local degree college in southern Punjab - can access support.
Eligibility Requirements
6 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply online at the official PEEF portal: student.peef.org.pk/specialquotaRegistration/SQFormEntry.aspx
Select 'Apply Online' and fill the form with accurate personal, educational, and category information
Upload your relevant category certificate as a PDF - ensure it is clear, legible, and officially stamped/signed
If applying for MBBS: upload your MDCAT Result Card
Submit the application before the deadline
Save and note down your Diary Number from the submitted form - this is your application reference
Your institution will contact shortlisted candidates directly for further steps
Application Timeline
November 2025
Application portal opens
November 18, 2025
Application deadline
December 2025
Institution review and shortlisting
January 2026
Scholarship award notifications
As announced by institution
Scholarship disbursement begins
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Ensure your category certificate is official, properly stamped, and from the relevant issuing authority - for example, an orphan certificate must come from a Union Council/NADRA, a disability certificate from a recognized medical authority, and a martyrdom certificate from the relevant government department
Scan and upload all documents as clear, high-resolution PDFs - blurry or partially visible certificates cause rejection
Apply well before the November deadline - the portal can slow down near closing, and technical issues at the last minute are common
If you have multiple eligible categories (e.g., both minority religion and BPS 1-4 parent), you only need to declare and document one category for eligibility - choose the one for which you have the clearest documentation
Save your Diary Number the moment you submit - PEEF's portal does not always send email confirmations, and this number is your only reference for follow-up
Important Links & Contacts
🔗 Official Links
PEEF Special Quota Application Portal: Primary application form for the PEEF Special Quota Scholarship. Applications are submitted online - have all required documents scanned and ready before starting.
PEEF Official Website: Punjab Educational Endowment Fund - scholarship announcements, eligibility criteria, and contact details.
PEEF Contact: For application queries and eligibility verification. Contact during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions - click any to expand
Eligible categories include: orphans, children of minority religion families, children of BPS 1-4 government employees (serving or retired), disabled students, children of civilians martyred in terrorist attacks, and children of divorced mothers. You must have Punjab domicile and have passed Matric or FSC in 2025 with minimum 60% marks.
Yes. Students admitted to medical colleges under PEEF Special Quota must provide their MDCAT Result Card at the time of application. MBBS is an explicitly supported program.
The general income limit is Rs. 60,000/month. However, children of BPS 1-4 government employees (serving or retired) and children of civilians martyred in terrorist attacks are fully exempt from this income limit.
An orphan certificate is typically issued by the relevant Union Council or NADRA. You will need your deceased parent's death certificate and your own birth certificate or B-form. The Union Council chairperson or naib qasid can issue a certificate confirming your status. Ensure it is properly signed, stamped, and recent (issued in the current year). A NADRA-issued death certificate for the parent is the strongest supporting document to attach.
PEEF Special Quota primarily targets students at HEC-recognized institutions in Punjab. Private universities may or may not be listed as eligible institutions. Check the official PEEF portal's list of participating institutions before applying. Students at public medical colleges, public engineering universities, and public degree-awarding institutions are the core target group.
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Applications Currently Closed
This scholarship is expected to reopen in November. Use this time to prepare your documents and polish your application.
Accuracy notice: Information on this page was verified as of May 2026. Scholarship details - including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and required documents - can change without notice. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website before submitting your application.
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