This scheme was introduced in 2004 for the children of serving government employees with the aim to encourage the talented students on their achievement in Board and University exams (final result). The merit scholarship program was initially introduced for top ten position holders, however, keeping in view the large number of talented candidates the amount and number of scholarships have been upgraded with the passage of time. Most recent upgraded was made in March, 2021. Details of currently available Merit Scholarships in each category, number, amount and terms of condition of the program are as under: -
Category |
No. of Scholarships |
Scholarship |
SSC (Sci/Arts) |
250 |
Rs.25,000/- |
Intermediate (Sci/Arts) |
250 |
Rs.35,000/- |
B.S. Hons (Sci/Arts) |
225 |
Rs.50,000/- |
Professional |
75 |
Rs.100,000/- |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Children of serving provincial government employees (regular Benevolent Fund contributors), scoring not less than 1st Division, are eligible for the Merit Scholarship.
- Each category above will further be divided into sub-categories e.g. Science, Arts, MBBS, Engineering, LLB and Veterinary Science etc., whereas quota / number of cases in each sub-category (each year) will be allocated based on proportionate number of applications in each sub-catagory, for fair competition amongst sub-categories.
- Applications are invited on closing of each calender year and grant is sanctioned on final results only.
- The grantee who avail the Merit Scholarship is not eligible for any other scholarships.
- The scholarship application forms are required to be verified from the Head of Institution and submitted through the head of Department concerned.
- Form should be filled clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS, and all required information must be provided. Incomplete forms will not be entertained.
- Date fixed for the receipt of the scholarship application forms should strictly be followed.
Form is available from Download Section of the site.
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