The Fauji Foundation Educational Stipend Scheme (FFES) extends scholarship to the children of retired Forces personnel. It includes those from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Northern Light Infantry, Defense Services Guards, and 10 Corps Mujahids. Students enrolled in classes 1 to 10, intermediate, and undergraduate degree programs lasting 4-5 years, including professional and technical education, can avail these scholarships. The application deadline for the Fauji Foundation scholarships is May 31, 2024.
The Fauji Foundation initiated the educational stipend scheme in 1954. FFES stands as the oldest education welfare program of the Fauji Foundation, with thousands of students benefiting from it annually. The previous session awarded around 13,131 scholarships, amounting to Rs 163.422 million.
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Scheme Categories
- Group 1: Students enrolled in Intermediate/DAE with a minimum of 80% marks in Matric.
- Group 2: Students enrolled in 4-5 years of undergraduate degree programs with a minimum of 80% marks in FA/FSc.
- Group 3: Students enrolled in Cadet Colleges and Pre-Matric Classes.
- Group 4: Students enrolled in Classes 1–10.
Stipend Calendar of Fauji Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2024
| Event | Group-1 | Group-2 | Group-3 | Group-4 |
| Receiving of Application | 1 Nov to 31 May | 1 Nov to 31 May | 1 Jan to 30 Jun | 1 Apr to 30 Jun |
| Payment of Stipends | Jul to Sep | Jul to Sep | Jul to Sep | Jul to Sep |
Fauji Foundation Educational Stipends Criteria
Basic Eligibility Criteria
a. The Fauji Foundation provides educational stipends to support former military personnel and their families in pursuing education and training exclusively within Pakistan.
b. The term “beneficiaries” encompasses several categories eligible for the educational stipend:
- Individuals who have been released, retired, or discharged from the Regular Armed Forces (including Army, Navy, Air Force, Northern Light Infantry, Defense Services Guards, and 10 Corps Mujahids) and who are citizens of Pakistan, AJ&K, or the Northern Areas, provided they have served in the Armed Forces for a minimum of 10 years,.
- Wives and widows (unless remarried) of the aforementioned individuals.
- Sons, unmarried daughters, and divorced daughters of the aforementioned individuals.
Scholarship Eligibility
Students enrolled in recognized or accredited institutions who meet the following eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the Fauji Foundation scholarship:
For students in Class I and above
- Children of martyrs, deceased, or disabled ex-service personnel.
- Special or disabled children of ex-service personnel.
For students in Class IX and above
- Children of all regular ex-service personnel.
- Special or disabled children will receive a stipend upon promotion to the next higher class, regardless of their academic performance.
- Students can apply for the stipend from the day after the date of separation of their father or mother from the service.
- A maximum of three children of a regular ex-serviceman will be awarded a stipend in one academic session (in addition to special or disabled children). However, there is no limit on the number of children for martyrs, disabled, and deceased ex-servicemen.
How can you apply for the Fauji Foundation Scholarship?
To obtain the stipend application form, individuals can make a cash payment of Rs. 10.00 per form at the offices of the District Armed Services Board, Fauji Foundation Welfare Projects, or from the Fauji Foundation Head Office located at 68 Tipu Road, Chaklala, Rawalpindi Cantt. Additionally, the form is available for free download on the Fauji Foundation website. Students must apply for the stipend annually. It is essential to complete all fields neatly and in capital letters, as incomplete application forms will not be considered. Applicants are advised to carefully read and adhere to the instructions provided in the form.
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Required Documents
Fresh Applicants for Fauji Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2024
- Release order or discharge certificate of the applicant’s father or mother.
- A copy of the pension book, duly attested, is necessary in the event of receiving a disability pension.
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of the applicant’s father or mother.
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or NADRA-issued Form ‘B’ of the applicant.
- Death certificate or disability certificate of the applicant’s father or mother, if applicable.
- If a disabled beneficiary enrolls in a regular school, the District Disability Assessment Board or FF Hospital/Centre must issue the disability certificate.
- The Head of the current educational institution, Assistant/Deputy Director DASB, or a Commissioned Officer (serving or retired) must attest the Detailed Marks Certificate (DMC) for post-matric classes. If downloaded, the head of department or principal must attest to the copy.
- Attach a copy of the admission/student card, duly attested by the principal or dean, to the stipend form.
- A certificate verifying the institution’s affiliation with a registered university must be provided.
Renewal or Next Session
Applicants must submit the stipend application form, accompanied by a copy of the detailed marks certificate from the previous class. Additionally, the new stipend application must be duly attested by the respective institutions.
My father is poor I want scholarship please can I get and how
The Fauji Foundation Educational Stipend Scheme is for children of former military personnel from the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Hello, I’ve completed my 8th semester in June 2023. Last year I applied on the basis of 6th semester, now I want to apply on the base of 8th semester. Am I eligible now for the application?
Since the Fauji Foundation Scheme applies only up to the BS level and you’ve already completed your BS degree, you’re currently not eligible to apply for it.
I am in 8th semester am I eligible for scholarship?
Yes, you can apply. But you have to submit documents before the deadline if you meet eligibility criteria. Contact us through our social media channel. We will provide you all information regarding this scholarship.
For a BS student how much stipend is offered
Basically, it depends on the institution where you are studying. For government institutions, the stipend is 30,000 PKR annually. The stipend amount for private institutions is 78,000 PKR annually.
I am in 2 semester .l really need scholarship to meet my study finicial issues. Please give me scholarship.l am really deserveing student.
The Fauji Foundation Scholarship is only for individuals whose fathers are retired from Army, Air Force, and Navy personnel.
If you are unable to secure this scholarship, you can apply for other options such as the Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal, Benazir Income Support Program, and HEC need-based scholarship.
Asalam o Alaikum! Mana abhi hi FSC (part-2) ka papers diya ha tu kiya ma Fauji foundation scholarship ka liya eligible hu? Agr hu tu kis base pr apply kr (FSC ya Ungergraduate). scholarship ma apply ka liya abhi 4 days rehta ha .so, plz mujhe guide kr de k kaisy apply kru (Aur mara abhi fsc ka result ana ha lakin 11 ma mara 463(81%) marks hain )
Yes, you can apply. But you have to submit documents before the deadline if you meet eligibility criteria. Contact us through our social media channel. We will provide you all information regarding this scholarship.
g ap awail kar sakhty ha abi . 1st year ky base pa apply kary g ap.
can i apply i am in 4 sem on which base i can apply on 2 sem on 4 sem? and how much gpa req? whats the last date
Yes, you can apply. The minimum CGPA should be 3.0 out of 4 and at least 80% marks in FSC.
I am rtd from army.my daughter is in 4th semester of BS MUT university of Lahore and my son is just finish his FSC paper,how can I apply for scholarships for my childs.please guide
I appreciate you. We have great respect for military veterans. As per the provided information, your children fall into the categories of Group 1 and Group 2. Sorry to say that the stipend application is now closed for the desire category. But you can apply for a stipend program when it is offered again.
You can also contact us through social media.
I Am Student Of BS Program.. What Is The Stipend Amount Offered For Undergraduate And What Is The Eligibility Criteria For That . I am Son Of An Air Force Person
Basically, it depends on the institution where you are studying. For government institutions, the stipend is 30,000 PKR annually. The stipend amount for private institutions is 78,000 PKR annually.
Hey, I’m amna .. I’ve done from my FSc exams and I want to apply for BSSE scholarship.. Guide me to know how can I apply for it in Karachi only . Thanks .
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Respected SIr, I have applied for the scholarship by downloading form from website and posted through courier along the documents on 24 April 2024.but still waiting response.I called many times but phone is busy kindy response positive.im student of Ist Islamabad .1st semester CGPA is 3.65.
thanks.
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sir mere fsc main 79.93% hay . kiya mujhe stipend milega for graduation degree . I’m applying for 2nd year of my degree as fresh applicant . please confirm about this matter
Sorry, you are ineligible to apply for this scholarship. Because the minimum requirement of FSC marks for this scholarship is 80%.