KP Scholarships 2026-27 Cover 80% of Tuition
KP scholarships 2026-27 are open under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation’s Merit-Cum-Inaffordability Scholarship Scheme, which will cover up to 80 per cent of tuition fees for first-year BS and MS students.
The scheme offers financial help to students who have recently enrolled in BS and MS degree programmes at approved institutions in Pakistan. Applications must be submitted online by December 31, 2026, and the actual amount depends on the foundation’s policy, budget and available funds.
The scholarship is not fully funded. It covers up to 80 per cent of tuition, and the foundation will give special preference to orphans, children of martyrs, students with physical disabilities and those eligible for Zakat. Scholarships will be shared equally between male and female students, and women in STEM fields are already breaking barriers in Pakistan. If one category does not have enough eligible applicants, the remaining awards will go to other candidates on merit.
KP scholarships 2026-27: who can apply
Applicants must hold a valid Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile, including students from the newly merged districts. They must have scored at least 70 per cent marks in their previous examination or hold a minimum CGPA of 3.00. Their parents’ or guardians’ combined monthly income must not exceed Rs160,000.
The scholarship is open only to students who have recently secured admission to the first year of a BS or MS programme at an approved institution. Students already studying in later years cannot submit fresh applications under this scheme. For specialised arts universities, the foundation may consider merit and aptitude tests where admission depends on practical skills.
Which degrees and universities are covered
The scheme covers Emerging Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Management Sciences, General Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. Students must study at an institution on the foundation’s approved list.
The list includes public and private universities such as the University of Peshawar, the University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and Quaid-e-Azam University. Candidates should check the full list on the foundation’s website before they apply.
The scheme lands at a difficult time for students from the merged districts, where a funding crisis has left many without support for their studies. A scholarship that covers most of the tuition fee can decide whether a first-year student stays enrolled or drops out, and the December 31 deadline gives applicants seven weeks to prepare their documents.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the foundation’s scholarship portal at ef.kp.gov.pk. Applicants must register on the portal and complete the online form with accurate personal, academic and financial information, plus the documents the portal asks for.
The foundation will process all applications through its digital scholarship system. It will not accept applications sent directly to its office or through universities, so applicants should not send paper forms or visit campuses to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the KP Merit-Cum-Inaffordability Scholarship?
It is the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation’s scheme for 2026-27. It covers up to 80 per cent of tuition fees for first-year BS and MS students at approved institutions in Pakistan.
Who is eligible?
Students with a valid Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile, including those from the newly merged districts, who scored at least 70 per cent marks or hold a CGPA of 3.00, and whose parents’ or guardians’ combined monthly income does not exceed Rs160,000.
What is the last date to apply?
December 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the foundation’s scholarship portal.
How do I apply?
Register on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation scholarship portal at ef.kp.gov.pk and complete the online application. The foundation does not accept applications sent to its office or through universities.
Does the scholarship cover full tuition?
No. It covers up to 80 per cent of tuition fees, subject to the foundation’s policy, budget and available funds.
