Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship (CMMS) 2025-26 for PhD

Overview

Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship (CMMS) 2025-26 for PhD is a prestigious opportunity provided by Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) / Govt of Punjab. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing PhD (Doctoral). It offers Fully Funded, including benefits like Tuition Fee: 100% Waiver (Paid directly to the foreign university). Monthly Stipend: Covers boarding, lodging, and living expenses (Rate varies by country/city). Airfare: Return economy class air ticket. Health Insurance: Fully covered. Settlement Allowance: One-time payment upon arrival.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Pakistani National (Preference for Punjab Domicile, but 10% quota exists for other provinces/areas).
• Admission Status: Must have a valid PhD admission offer from a **Top 50 QS Ranked (Subject-wise)** University in the world.
• Academic Record: Minimum 60% marks throughout the academic career (Matric to MS/MPhil).
• Income Limit: Declared monthly family income (Self+Spouse+Parents) must be ≤ PKR 200,000.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years on the closing date.
• Exclusion: Regular faculty members of public sector universities and students who have already availed a foreign scholarship are ineligible.

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