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Scholarship Policy Fall 2026

Scholarship Policy

Following scholarship policy for Fall-2026 is effective from 01 July 2026.

Category Programs Eligibility for 1st Semester
Based on Intermediate Marks (%)
Scholarship % on Tuition Fee
(Fall-2026)

Category A

Management Sciences, Languages & Humanities, Social Sciences

95% & Above

100%

90–94.99%

75%

85–89.99%

50%

80–84.99%

40%

70–79.99%

30%

60–69.99%

25%

50–59.99%

15%

Category B

Allied Health Sciences, Science & Technology, Professional Health Technology

95% & Above

100%

90–94.99%

75%

85–89.99%

50%

80–84.99%

40%

70–79.99%

30%

60–69.99%

20%

55–59.99%

10%

Category C

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

95% & Above

100%

90–94.99%

50%

80–89.99%

40%

75–79.99%

20%

65–74.99%

15%

Category D

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

95% & Above

100%

90–94.99%

50%

80–89.99%

30%

70–79.99%

20%

65–69.99%

15%

Category E

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

95% & Above

100%

90–94.99%

75%

80–89.99%

50%

70–79.99%

30%

60–69.99%

20%

55–59.99%

10%

Additional Undergraduate Scholarships

Kinship Scholarship

"Because education runs in the family."
25% Scholarship – If a sibling is a current or past GIU student.

Differently Abled Scholarship

"Your ability matters more than your limitation."
50% Scholarship – For students with certified disabilities.

GIU Scholarship Retention Criteria

Scholarship Continuation Requirements

  • 100% Merit Scholarship: Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • 75% Merit Scholarship: Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
  • 50% Merit Scholarship: Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (MS/MPhil)

Applicable Programs:

Merit-Based Scholarships

Sr # Academic CGPA Scholarship

1

3.75 – 4.00

30%

2

3.50 – 3.74

25%

3

3.00 – 3.49

20%

GIU Alumni Scholarship

"Your journey continues with us."
25% Scholarship – For GIU graduates continuing MS/MPhil/PhD at GIU.

Kinship Scholarship (PG Programs)

"Family roots, academic wings."
25% Scholarship – If parent/sibling is a GIU student or alumnus.

Merit Scholarship for Ph.D. Students on the basis ofMS/MPhil/18-year Degree

Sr # Academic CGPA Scholarship

1

3.75 – 4.00

25%

2

3.50 – 3.74

20%

3

3.30 – 3.49

15%

"Family roots, academic wings."

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • A student may avail only one major scholarship or financial benefit at a time.
  • Students who are granted scholarships based on their 1st Year (Part-I) results will retain the same scholarship. 2nd Year (Part-II) result will not affect the percentage of the scholarship awarded at the time of admission.
  • The university reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship in case of disciplinary action or academic dishonesty.
  • All documents submitted for scholarship eligibility will be verified.
  • Any false or misleading information may result in immediate cancellation.

REMOTE AREA SCHOLARSHIP

A tuition fee waiver shall be granted to undergraduate students belonging to geographically remote, underserved and educationally less-developed regions of Pakistan, subject to the approved scholarship criteria.

Eligible Regions

Region Eligible Areas

Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Ghizer, Ghanche, Diamer

Balochistan

All districts of Balochistan

Former Tribal & Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, North Waziristan, South Waziristan

Remote Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Kohistan, Battagram, Shangla, Tor Ghar

Sindh

Tharparkar, Umerkot, Thatta, Badin, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur

Scholarship Coverage

Scholarship Eligible Programs

25% Remote Area Scholarship

  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Management Sciences
  • Faculty of Science & Technology
  • Faculty of Languages & Humanities
  • BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • DPT
  • BS Operation Theatre Technology
  • BS Anesthesia Technology
  • BS Cardiac Perfusion
  • BS Renal Dialysis Technology
  • All ADP Programs

20% Remote Area Scholarship

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Radiography & Imaging Technology
  • BS Medical Ultrasound Technology
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • BS Aesthetics & Cosmetology
  • BS Optometry
  • BS Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • BS Islamic Studies

Verification & Approval

The University reserves the right to verify domicile, educational records and other supporting documents before granting the scholarship.