The PEEF scholarship, also known as the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund scholarship, is a cutting-edge scholarship program that not only delivers AJK, FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, and KPK scholarships but also directly awards scholarships to the brilliant and deserving students in Punjab and other provinces.
For many students all around Pakistan, the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) has been a ray of hope. The Punjabi Government founded PEEF in 2009 with the goal of ensuring that no student must lag behind because of financial limitations by offering financial aid to gifted and deserving students. During the 2023–24 academic year, PEEF will carry out its objective while broadening its influence.
Types of PEEF Scholarships:
Intermediate, Bachelor and Master’s Level Scholarships
PEEF provides assistance to students who are desirous to get master’s degrees in multiple spheres, including engineering, social sciences, and the arts. And, by adding the current year’s scholarships (2023–24), the total number of scholarships awarded will rise above 455,000.
So,to assist such talented learners , the Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Department (HR&MA) and the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) have launched a scholarship program. These are the specifics:
Application procedure for intermediate and graduation level:
- The newspaper advertisement accepts applications for the Intermediate and Graduation Levels.
- It narrows down the pool of eligible students based on district, gender, and minority group.
- Shortlisted students receive notification letters along with scholarship application forms.
- Once completed, students send the forms to PEEF.
- Scholarship recipients gain access to district-specific merit lists, which are administered by the educational institutions where PEEF scholars are currently enrolled.
Scholarship Levels:
- 112 scholarships at the intermediate level
- Level of Graduation: 112 scholarships
- Master’s Level: fifty-six awards
Selection guidelines for the scholarship:
- The selection process for Master’s level scholarships is comparable to that of PEEF special quota scholarships.
- Students must be from minority communities and must have Punjabi residence.
- They must also have passed the BA/BSc/BCOM/BS/BBA or equivalent annual examinations within the last three years with at least 60% of the possible points or a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
- Get accepted as a full-time student at an affiliated university during the current academic year.
- meet the income requirements (parents’ monthly income ≤ PKR 60,000, excluding children of BPS 1-4 government officials or civilians killed in terrorist attacks).
- Fulfill the requirements regarding both merit and need of the particular educational institution or government postgraduate college.
Outreach and Special Quota Scholarships
PEEF extends its support to underprivileged students, including those from AJK, FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, and ICT. By ensuring that education transcends national boundaries, these scholarships enable students to achieve academic success.
CMMS Scholarship:
One of PEEF’s greatest assets is the Chief Minister Merit Scholarship (CMMS) program. It offers fully-funded doctoral fellowships to study at the top 50 QS-ranked universities in the world.
Applying for this amazing opportunity is open to Pakistani residents who have applied to qualified colleges and are conducting research in their subjects of interest. The CMMS academics represent Pakistan on the international scene as ambassadors of knowledge.
Criteria for getting scholarship:
Qualifications
- A legitimate PhD admission offer from a university ranked among the world’s top 50 (subject wise) in the selected topic areas (www.peef.org.pk/cmms)
- 60% or above on all of your academic assignments.
- Maximum age of 35 years at the time of application submission; declared monthly family income (including self, spouse, and parents) equals or is less than PKR 200,000.
- never received a foreign scholarship before.
- The scholarship cannot be carried over to the next year; it must be accepted in the year it is offered.
- All male and female citizens of Pakistan are eligible to apply.
Exception:
Currently employed permanent or regular faculty members of Pakistan’s public teaching and educational institutions are not qualified to apply for a PhD abroad scholarship.
Coverage of Scholarships:
The following expenditures of Ph.d. are fully covered by scholarships given out under CMMS:
- 100% of the cost of tuition, board, and lodging (at the permitted rates)
- Travel insurance for health
Discipline-wise Scholarship Distribution
- Science-related fields are eligible for 80% of the scholarships.
- Scholarships in the arts and social sciences/humanities are limited to 20%.
- In scholarship distribution by Geography, Punjabi students have been given scholarships.
- Ten percent of the scholarships have been allotted to Pakistan’s other federating units.
Application Process:
- Get admitted to one of the Top 50 QS Rank Universities in the World in your chosen field of study.
- Get the scholarship application form by visiting the PEEF website and downloading it.
- Fill out the application completely.
- Send the filled-out application form to PEEF before the deadline.
Documents required for applying scholarship:
- a formal offer of admission for a PhD program for the autumn of 2024.
- an authenticated copy of your digital national identity card (CNIC).
- A copy of your passport.
- attested copies of your academic references
- Your CV or resume.
AJK Scholarships – PEEF:
A gift of Rs. 750 million has been given by the Punjabi government to create the AJK Educational Endowment Fund(KEEF) . Next, the goal of such a foundation is to give brilliant and financially disadvantaged AJK students the opportunity to pursue higher education through scholarships. Besides, the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) would oversee and run the planned AJK Endowment Fund until an endowment fund is established.
Qualifications:
Scholarships for the Intermediate and Graduate Levels in AJK:
A student needs to possess:
- AJK domicile
- Completed the yearly Intermediate or Matriculation Examination held by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) in Mirpur, AJK
- obtained a minimum of 60% in the test as mentioned earlier
- obtained full-time enrollment in a conventional school within the same academic year after passing the intermediate or matriculation exam
- Parents’ declared monthly income (from all sources) is Rs. 60,000 or less.
- The student must fit into at least one of the following S.Q. categories to be eligible for a Special Quota Scholarship:
- Children Without Parents
- Offspring of BPS 1-4 government employees (eligible for both active and retired government servants)
- Youngsters who practice a minority religion
- particular youngsters with disabilities
- The kids of innocent citizens killed by terrorists and if a government employee’s pay is their entire source of income, their children in BPS 1–4 are excluded from the income restriction criterion.
- The monthly income cap of Rs. 60,000/-is also waived for children of civilians killed in terrorist acts. During the current academic year, no other educational scholarships are being offered.
- marks increasers or pupils who passed the test in the extra session
- Students who received grace marks (*) on the aforementioned exam
Scholarships for Master’s Level Education:
Scholarships at the Master’s level are given out by AJK’s public universities. Equally important, prospective students who meet the minimal eligibility requirements listed below can apply for the PEEF-AJK scholarship by contacting the financial assistance office at the relevant university.
Necessary requirements for attainment of the scholarship:
What students must have is:
- AJ&K’s domicile
- received at least 60% of the possible points in the AJK yearly exams, which were held over by the previous three years for a variety of programs, including BA, BSc, BCOM, BS, and BBA.
- acquired admission as a full-time student for the current academic year to one of the public universities housed inside the boundaries of AJK.
- Students enrolled in morning, afternoon, or evening sessions (if applicable) and spring/fall sessions (if applicable) are also eligible for PEEF-AJK Master’s level scholarships.
Exceptions:
The students listed below are not qualified for the Master’s level PEEF-AJK scholarship:
During the current academic year, students who have already passed or received an MA, MSc, MS, MPhil, or other degree, and have taken advantage of various educational scholarships.
Success and Impact Stories
The influence of PEEF goes well beyond statistics. It’s about changing people’s lives, dismantling obstacles, and encouraging a culture of learning. These are a few motivational success stories:
Sara’s Trip:
Sara was a gifted student from a far-off village who aspired to be a doctor. The PEEF scholarship facilitated her path to medical school, and she is now a committed physician serving her community.
Ahmed’s Ascendency
Ahmed was a bright kid from a poor home who loved math. With the help of PEEF, he was able to continue his education in the field and is currently having cutting edge research.
Nadia’s Specialization:
Extremely talented artist Nadia received PEEF scholarship to study fine arts. Her paintings are currently on display in galleries, and she encourages people to pursue their artistic ambitions.
Observation and Assessment
FAQs
- How can I check my status for Peef Scholarships?
Check out the PEEF Scholarships website:
- Visit the page for PEEF Scholarships.
- Find the part that deals with verifying the status of an application.
- Give the necessary information.
- you must enter certain information such as your registration ID, application reference number, or any other data the portal requests.
- Send in the Question:
- After completing the required fields, send in your inquiry.
- Your school will show the current status of your scholarship application.
- What are the various advantages of peef scholarships?
The PEEF Scholarships offer several advantages to deserving students. Let’s look into them:
- Tuition Coverage:
Typically, the scholarship pays for a significant amount, if not all, of your tuition.
- This reduces a significant financial burden, allowing you to focus on your studies.
Monthly Stipends:
- In addition, a monthly stipend is provided by the scholarship to assist with living expenses, books, and other necessary academic supplies.
Fully Inclusive:
- Because the tuition is fully inclusive, you can pursue your education without worrying about running out of money.
Process for Award Distribution:
- Your school issues cheques for the scholarship money in installments.
- Then the financial assistance office of the school in which you have an enrollment distributes these funds.
Observation and Assessment:
PEEF is steadfast in its commitment to accountability and openness. The division on Monitoring and Evaluation keeps a close eye on every scholarship category and level. Thorough desk and field evaluations guarantee that scholarships end up in the proper hands and have a long-lasting effect.
Recaptualization:
PEEF Scholarships, which bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, will still be a lifeline for students in 2024. Let us not forget that education is about more than just degrees; it’s about resilience, empowerment, and a better future for everybody as we honor the success stories and look to the future.
