PEEF & Punjab Benevolent Fund Scholarships 2026 | Eligibility & Apply

PEEF and Punjab Benevolent Fund Scholarships 2026 offer financial support to deserving students across Punjab. This updated guide explains eligibility criteria, application steps, deadlines, and required documents so students and government employee families can apply confidently and avoid common mistakes.

Education costs are rising across Pakistan, and access to financial support is critical for many families. Two major programs stand out in Punjab in 2026:

1. Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) — a proactive scholarship scheme supporting academically talented yet financially needy students across multiple education levels.
2. Punjab Government Servants’ Benevolent Fund Scholarship — a need-based support scheme for children of current, retired, or deceased government employees.

Both aim to expand educational access and reduce dropout rates by offering financial assistance to eligible students. Here’s a detailed look at both.

Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarships 2026

What is PEEF?

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) is one of Pakistan’s largest provincial scholarship programs. Launched in 2008 by the Government of Punjab, it operates as a not-for-profit trust to help low-income but academically strong students pursue education from middle school through postgraduate study.

PEEF focuses on both merit and need, and its long-term goal is to create opportunities for students who would otherwise be unable to continue their education.

Key Highlights

• PEEF has awarded hundreds of thousands of scholarships across Pakistan since its inception, making it one of the most impactful scholarship funds in the region.
• Scholarship programs cover a range of education levels — from early secondary to graduate and postgraduate — including special quotas for disadvantaged groups.
• In 2026-26 cycles, PEEF expanded its quota to include various categories to ensure that marginalized groups and students from rural areas get access.

Scholarship Types Under PEEF 2026

PEEF runs multiple focused scholarship streams, including:

1. General Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships – support for high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need.
2. Special Quota Scholarships – reserved seats (about 20%) for children of low-income government employees, orphans, disabled students, minorities, and children of civilians affected by terrorism.
3. PhD Scholarships (CMMS) – fully funded support for students admitted to top-ranked global universities under CMMS.
4. AJK & Other Regional Scholarships – dedicated programs for students in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and other federating units.

Eligibility Criteria (Generalized for PEEF 2026)

The specific criteria vary by program, but common requirements include:

• Punjab domicile (though some seats are open to other regions such as AJK, GB, ICT).
• Minimum academic performance — often a threshold of marks or CGPA (e.g., 60% for many levels).
• Enrollment in a recognised institution.
• Family income limits may apply (e.g. for general need-based scholarships).
• Not currently receiving another scholarship in many categories.

For Master’s level scholarships, PEEF additionally requires full-time enrollment in a recognised partner university and minimum academic standards (like 60% marks or CGPA 2.5).

Application Process

• Most PEEF scholarships are applied online via the official PEEF portal (student.peef.org.pk).
• Applicants complete a profile, upload academic records, and select the desired scholarship category.
• Quota candidates should upload supporting documentation (e.g., domicile, income certificate).
• Correct and complete applications before the deadline get processed for shortlisting.

Important: Keep an eye on official PEEF notifications for specific deadlines for each scholarship stream. Many programs state their dates months in advance on the website.

What PEEF Scholarships Cover

PEEF awards typically include:

• Tuition fee support or reimbursement.
• Monthly stipends for selected categories.
• Sometimes additional allowances for books or travel.

Amounts vary by level and category.

Punjab Benevolent Fund Scholarships 2026

What Is the Punjab Benevolent Fund Scholarship?

The Punjab Government Servants’ Benevolent Fund Scholarship is a need-based educational grant offered by the Government of Punjab through the Benevolent Fund Board. It targets children of government employees (serving, retired, disabled, or deceased) to help cover education expenses.

This program is different from PEEF because it specifically supports families tied to government service and does not operate through merit-cum-means.

Eligibility and Coverage

Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 cycle:

• Open from 1 January to 31 March 2026.
• Children of regular Punjab government employees — including serving, retired, and deceased — can be supported.
• Scholarships are awarded when a student has passed matriculation or higher education level with a minimum percentage of marks (often 60%+).
• Eligible education levels include Matric, Intermediate, Bachelor’s (BA, BSc, BS), and postgraduate (MA, MSc, MPhil) classes.
• In special conditions (e.g., disabled students), a third child may be eligible.
• A student must submit a prescribed Benevolent Fund application form along with supporting documents — CNIC/B-Form, pay slips, attested institution letters, and result cards.

How to Apply

1. Obtain the form — from the official Benevolent Fund portal or district offices.
2. Fill and attach all documents — including verified educational results and parental employment proof.
3. Get institutional verification — the head of your school/college/university must sign the form.
4. Submit by the deadline — through the department or district’s Benevolent Fund office.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting incomplete or unverified documents.
• Missing the 31 March 2026 deadline.
• Not attaching the latest academic result or proper pay slip/PPO.

If rejected due to documentation errors, your submission cannot be reconsidered.

How These Scholarships Shape Students’ Futures

Impact on Higher Education

Both programs — PEEF and the Benevolent Fund — have helped thousands of students continue education they might otherwise have had to abandon. Scholarships reduce financial stress and open pathways to:

• Technical and professional degrees (medicine, engineering, IT).
• Competitive graduate and postgraduate programs.
• Research and development careers for bright minds.

Why Apply Early

Deadlines matter. For PEEF, different streams may close at varied times (e.g., special quota deadlines). For Benevolent Fund support, missing the 31 March deadline means waiting another year.

Preparing documents in advance — especially attested result cards and income proofs — makes the process smoother and increases chances of selection.

Maximise Your Opportunity

Both PEEF and the Punjab Benevolent Fund Scholarships are significant supports for students with academic potential and financial need.

• PEEF Scholarships are broader and often merit-focused, with support up to postgraduate levels and special quotas.
• Benevolent Fund Scholarships are targeted towards government servant families and provide solid foundational support from Matric upward.

If you qualify for either or both, start early, gather your documents, and follow the official portals closely for updates.