PM Khan to launch 'Undergraduate Scholarship Programme' today.

Prime Minister Imran Khan today will launch 'Ehsaas' Undergraduate Scholarship Program - the largest ever need-based programme in the history of Pakistan.

The premier, in a tweet shared on his official Twitter account, stated that 200,000 scholarships, 50,000 per year, will be awarded in the next four years.

'I will launch the largest ever needs-based undergraduate scholarship programme in the history of Pakistan today. 200,000 scholarships will be awarded over the next 4 years, 50,000 every year, 50% of these for women to promote human capital development under my @Ehsaas_Pk umbrella,' the PM stated.

I will launch the largest ever needs-based undergraduate scholarship programme in the history of Pakistan today. 200,000 scholarships will be awarded over the next 4 years, 50,000 every year, 50% of these for women to promote human capital development under my @Ehsaas_Pk umbrella

The need-based Undergraduate Scholarships by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for students from low-income families and lagging districts are aimed at to ensure that all qualified students have access to undergraduate education regardless of income, gender, or location.

How to apply

To apply online for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program, click here http://ehsaas.hec.gov.pk

The students admitted on merit at any Public Sector University and those whose family income is below poverty threshold can apply for the Ehsaas undergraduate scholarships by Dec. 10.

Students with special needs as well as those from remote and disadvantaged areas especially have been encouraged to apply. Half of the...