The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, through its Directorate of Higher Education (Colleges), has announced the PEEF Scholarship 2025–26 for deserving and talented students of the region. This initiative, funded by the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF), aims to support academically bright students from Gilgit-Baltistan who face financial challenges in pursuing higher education.
🎓 Scholarship Overview
For the academic year 2025–2026, a total of 50 scholarships are available:
- 30 scholarships for students enrolled in Intermediate 1st Year
- 20 scholarships for students enrolled in Graduation Part-1
These scholarships are a golden opportunity for students who have recently passed their Matriculation or Intermediate exams in 2025 (Annual) and are now enrolled in regular educational institutions.\
✅ Eligibility Criteria for PEEF GB Scholarship 2025
To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Domicile: Must be a resident of Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Academic Qualification: Passed Matric or Intermediate exams in 2025 (Annual) from a Government School/College in GB.
- Minimum Marks: Secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Enrollment: Admitted as a full-time student in a regular institution for the current academic year (2025–26).
- Income Limit: Monthly family income must be Rs. 60,000 or less.
- Income affidavit required on Rs. 100 stamp paper, attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Exemptions: Children of BPS 1–4 government employees and civilians martyred in terrorist attacks are exempt from income limits.
- No Other Scholarship: Applicant must not be availing any other scholarship during the current academic year.
🎯 Special Quota Categories
Students falling under any of the following categories are eligible for Special Quota Scholarships:
- Orphan children (Father’s death certificate required)
- Children of BPS 1–4 government employees
- Minority religion students
- Special children (Disability certificate required)
- Children of civilians martyred in terrorist attacks
- Children of divorced mothers
Relevant documents must be attached to support the claim under special quota.
❌ Ineligibility Conditions
Applicants will be considered ineligible if:
- They passed their exams in supplementary sessions
- They were awarded grace marks in the qualifying exam
- They are marks improvers
📅 Application Deadline and Submission Details
The last date to submit the PEEF Scholarship Application Form is 2nd March 2026. Forms must be submitted to:
Directorate of Higher Education Colleges GB, Sakwar, Gilgit
Application forms and the specimen income affidavit are available on the official PEEF website:
🔗 https://www.peef.org.pk/other-provinces
📞 Contact for Queries
For further assistance, students can contact the Focal Person for PEEF Scholarships in GB:
Mr. Abdul Wadood
DD(B&A) Colleges Gilgit-Baltistan
📱 0355-5212008 / 0336-5189301
🔍 Why This Scholarship Matters
The PEEF GB Scholarship 2025–26 is more than just financial aid—it’s a gateway to academic empowerment for students from remote and underserved areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. By targeting intermediate and graduation level students, the program ensures continuity in education and promotes meritocracy.
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