ICAP Student Financial Support (CAT-SFS) 2026

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) Deadline: Rolling (Applications received by end of month are processed by 10th of next month)

Overview

ICAP Student Financial Support (CAT-SFS) 2026 is a prestigious opportunity provided by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing PRC (Pre-Requisite Competencies) or CAF (Certificate in Accounting and Finance). It offers Fee Deferral & Waiver, including benefits like Registration Fee: Student pays only PKR 2,000 (Remaining fee is deferred to CFAP stage). Examination Fee (PRC & CAF): Student pays only PKR 1,000 per subject (Remaining fee is waived/deferred). Tuition Fee: This scheme requires the student to ALREADY have a 75% Tuition Fee discount from their RAET (College). Deferred Fee: The deferred amount is payable in installments only when the student reaches the CFAP (Final) stage.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Registration Fee: Student pays only PKR 2,000 (Remaining fee is deferred to CFAP stage).

Examination Fee (PRC & CAF): Student pays only PKR 1,000 per subject (Remaining fee is waived/deferred).

Tuition Fee: This scheme requires the student to ALREADY have a 75% Tuition Fee discount from their RAET (College).

Deferred Fee: The deferred amount is payable in installments only when the student reaches the CFAP (Final) stage.

Eligibility Criteria

Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a Registered Accounting Education Tutor (RAET) for PRC or CAF.
Academic Merit: Minimum 80% marks in HSSC (Intermediate) or equivalent.
Financial Need: Total family monthly income must be less than PKR 100,000.
RAET Discount: Must have secured at least 75% discount on tuition fees from the RAET (College).
Recommendation: Must be recommended to ICAP by the RAET (Principal).
Exclusion: Students availing other ICAP scholarships (like High Achievers) are ineligible.

Required Documents

RAET Recommendation Letter (Online)
HSSC / Intermediate Result Card (80% Marks)
Father's / Guardian's Income Certificate (<100k)
CNIC / B-Form of Student
Evidence of 75% Discount from College

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Overview

Benefits & Coverage

Registration Fee: Student pays only PKR 2,000 (Remaining fee is deferred to CFAP stage).

Examination Fee (PRC & CAF): Student pays only PKR 1,000 per subject (Remaining fee is waived/deferred).

Tuition Fee: This scheme requires the student to ALREADY have a 75% Tuition Fee discount from their RAET (College).

Deferred Fee: The deferred amount is payable in installments only when the student reaches the CFAP (Final) stage.

Eligibility Criteria

Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a Registered Accounting Education Tutor (RAET) for PRC or CAF.

Academic Merit: Minimum 80% marks in HSSC (Intermediate) or equivalent.

Financial Need: Total family monthly income must be less than PKR 100,000.

RAET Discount: Must have secured at least 75% discount on tuition fees from the RAET (College).

Recommendation: Must be recommended to ICAP by the RAET (Principal).

Exclusion: Students availing other ICAP scholarships (like High Achievers) are ineligible.