Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Less Developed Areas 2026

Overview

Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Less Developed Areas 2026 is a prestigious opportunity provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC) / Federal Government. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing Masters (16 Years) or MS / MPhil (18 Years) or PhD. It offers Tuition Fee Waiver, including benefits like Actual Tuition Fee: 100% paid directly to the university. Registration/Enrollment Fee: Covered (for new admissions). Admission Fee: Covered (for new admissions). Examination Fee: Covered. Laboratory/Library Charges: Covered (non-refundable parts only). Research Costs: Reimbursement of research-related academic activities.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile: Must possess a valid Domicile/Local Certificate from an approved 'Less Developed Area' (See List).
• Employment Status: Must NOT be an employee of any government/semi-government organization.
• Scholarship Status: Must NOT be availing any other scholarship (HEC, Provincial, or Foreign).
• Admission: Must be enrolled in a full-time program (Morning/Regular) in an HEC-approved public sector university located in the *applicant's home region* (for Masters/MS) or *anywhere in Pakistan* (for PhD).
• PhD Benefit: PhD students from these areas can study in ANY public university across Pakistan and get fee reimbursement.
• Masters/MS Benefit: Masters/MS students must study in a university located *within* their domicile region (e.g., a Baluchistan domicile student must study in a university in Baluchistan).

Required Documents

Frequently Asked Questions