NUST Announces Financial Aid and Scholarships for 2025

The National University of Sciences and Technology NUST has launched an extensive financial aid initiative for the 2025 academic year. This program provides scholarships to both newly admitted and currently enrolled students across all NUST campuses. The objective is to support students facing financial difficulties, ensuring that they can continue their education without monetary constraints.

Funding Sources and Scholarship Partners

NUST’s financial aid program is supported by university resources as well as funding from various external organizations. Key contributors include the Higher Education Commission HEC, Punjab Educational Endowment Fund PEEF, Ihsan Trust, and other educational support foundations. These partnerships aim to provide need-based financial assistance to deserving students.

Application Process and Eligibility

Students may apply for scholarships at any point during their academic journey. Prospective students can submit their scholarship applications while applying for admission, as financial aid decisions do not influence the admission process. Existing students can also request financial support as needed.

Scholarship Programs Available

NUST offers a variety of financial aid programs, including:

Punjab Educational Endowment Fund PEEF Scholarships 2025-26

Chief Minister’s Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

HEC Higher Education Opportunities for Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA Phase-III

NUST Financial Assistance for Undergraduate Students

NUST Need-Based Scholarships

Ihsan Trust Interest-Free Loan

Fee Deferment and Subsistence Allowance

Requirement to Apply for External Scholarships

Students seeking NUST scholarships must also apply for external financial aid programs such as Scottish, BEEF, PEEF, CMEEF, and SEEF. Evidence of application or decision outcomes must be provided along with the NUST scholarship application.

Applying for Scholarships During Admission

Complete the NUST Need-Based Financial Aid Application Form NFAAF, providing accurate financial details.

Submit the application before the admission deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Attach the required supporting documents in soft copy format.

Await an email from the Financial Aid Office FAO and submit hard copies to: Room No. 108A, First Floor, RIC Building, NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad.

If shortlisted, a provisional scholarship offer will be provided alongside the admission offer letter, typically in July or August. Students can accept or decline the offer.

To confirm financial aid, students must pay their initial admission dues. They may later request scholarship adjustments for another program by emailing admissions@nust.edu.pk.

Applying for Scholarships During the Degree

Currently enrolled students have the following financial aid options:

Fee Installment Plan – Students can request to pay tuition in installments by submitting an application to their department’s accounts office.

NUST Need-Based Scholarship – Enrolled students can apply online through the NUST Scholarship Portal.

HEC Scholarship for Balochistan & FATA Phase-III

NUST also facilitates a scholarship program for students from Balochistan and erstwhile FATA, with eligibility criteria including:

Age Limit: Applicants must be 22 years or younger at the time of application.

Domicile: A valid Balochistan or FATA domicile certificate must be provided.

Educational Qualification: Applicants must have completed FA/FSc/I.Com/ICS/DAE or equivalent with at least 60% marks.

Other Scholarships: Candidates should not be beneficiaries of other HEC or government-funded scholarships.

Application Procedure for Balochistan & FATA Scholarship

Apply online through HEC’s Scholarship Portal and upload required documents, including CNIC, domicile, and attested educational certificates.

No hard copies of documents are required during the initial application stage.

Pay the 500/- non-refundable test fee via 1Link 1Bill Invoice using banks, ATMs, or mobile banking services.

Verify fee payment on the online form.

Submit the completed application online before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Ensure application submission by clicking “Submit Application/Verify Payment” and confirming acknowledgment.

Important Test Date for Scholarship Applicants

The Phase III, Batch III test is scheduled for November 3, 2024. Applicants must ensure timely submission of their forms and payments to qualify.