The Pakistan Minorities Welfare Fund Scholarship 2026-27 is open to eligible non-Muslim students, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has extended the online application deadline to 19 October 2026. The scheme supports students from Class I through postgraduate or professional study, but the current official page excludes PhD, MPhil and LLB students.
Quick Overview
| Official scheme | Pakistan Minorities Welfare Fund Scholarship 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Provider | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan |
| Application status | Open after deadline extension |
| Extended deadline | 19 October 2026 |
| Eligible community | Non-Muslim minority students in Pakistan |
| Study levels | Class I through degree/postgraduate and eligible professional programmes |
| Excluded on current page | PhD, MPhil and LLB students |
| Application method | Online through the link published by the Ministry |
About the Pakistan Minorities Welfare Fund Scholarship
The Ministry’s Interfaith Harmony section awards annual scholarships to needy and deserving students from Pakistan’s minority communities. The current 2026-27 call is an online application process. An official extension notice dated 7 October 2026 moved the closing date from 4 October to 19 October 2026; the notice states that applications will not be accepted after that date.
This is a merit and need-oriented government grant. Applicants should use the Ministry’s current advertisement, not an older application form or social-media summary.
Financial Benefits
The Ministry’s official scholarship FAQ publishes the following annual rates:
| Study category | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| Primary, Class I to V | PKR 4,800 |
| Secondary, Class VI to X | PKR 7,200 |
| Intermediate, FA, FSc or technical | PKR 16,800 |
| Degree or postgraduate, 14 to 16 years | PKR 24,000 |
| Eligible professional medical or engineering study | PKR 60,000 |
The award is financial assistance, not a guarantee that every tuition or living expense will be covered. Final payment depends on verification, selection and the Ministry’s rules.
Scholarship and Verification Structure
Applicants complete the Ministry’s online form and provide the academic and household information requested in the current advertisement. The Ministry also publishes a separate enrollment-verification link for institutions. Applications are screened under the scheme’s merit, need and documentary requirements.
Students should keep the computer-generated application or reference number and ensure that information matches their CNIC or B-Form, academic records and bank details. The official page warns that submitted registration information cannot be changed.
Eligibility Requirements
- Belong to a non-Muslim minority community in Pakistan.
- Be enrolled in an eligible class, degree or professional programme covered by the current call.
- Meet the academic and financial-need conditions stated in the current advertisement.
- Provide correct information that can be verified by the educational institution.
- Not be enrolled in a PhD, MPhil or LLB programme, which the current official page lists as ineligible.
- Submit the online application no later than 19 October 2026.
Applicants should open the current advertisement on the Ministry website before submitting because conditions from older years may not apply to the 2026-27 call.
Required Documents
Prepare the records requested by the official portal and advertisement. These can include:
- CNIC or B-Form details.
- Recent result card, marks sheet or academic progress record.
- Proof of current enrollment verified by the institution.
- Household or parent/guardian income evidence.
- Bank account and IBAN evidence in the required format.
- Any disability evidence if applying under a relevant provision.
The online form and official advertisement are the final authority. Upload clear, readable files and obtain institutional verification early.
How to Apply
- Visit the Ministry’s official Minorities Welfare Fund scholarship page.
- Open and read the current advertisement or document linked on that page.
- Use the page’s Apply For Financial Scholarships link to open the official online form.
- Enter personal, academic, income and bank details exactly as shown in supporting records.
- Complete any enrollment-verification step required from your institution.
- Submit by 19 October 2026 and save the confirmation or application number.
The official deadline-extension notice confirms the revised closing date.
Further Scholarships for Students in Pakistan
- PEEF scholarship status and verification guide
- SZABIST need-based scholarship guide
- Ihsan Trust interest-free education loan guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new MoRA scholarship deadline?
The extended deadline is 19 October 2026. The official notice says applications will not be entertained after that date.
Who can apply?
Eligible non-Muslim minority students in Pakistan can apply, subject to the current academic, need and programme rules.
Can PhD, MPhil or LLB students apply?
No. The Ministry’s current scholarship page explicitly lists PhD, MPhil and LLB students as ineligible.
How much is the scholarship?
The published annual rates range from PKR 4,800 for primary students to PKR 60,000 for eligible medical and engineering students.
Is the scholarship guaranteed after submitting?
No. Submission starts the verification and selection process; it does not guarantee an award or payment.
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