PEEF Fully Funded International PhD Scholarship through CM Punjab Merit Scholarship Program

About Organization :

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF), established as a company under Section 42 of the repealed Companies Ordinance 1984 (now Companies Act 2017), invites applications for its prestigious Chief Minister Merit Scholarship (CMMS) Program for the academic year 2025-26. This initiative, supported by the Higher Education Department, Government of Punjab, offers fully funded international PhD scholarships for Pakistani nationals.

About the Scholarship

The CMMS program aims to empower talented Pakistani students by providing them with the opportunity to pursue PhD studies in the top 50 QS-ranked (subject-wise) universities globally. The scholarships cover subject areas including:

  • Life Sciences & Medicine
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences & Humanities/Arts

A comprehensive list of selected subject fields is available on the PEEF website: https://www.peef.org.pk/cmms.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the CMMS Program, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • Hold a valid PhD admission offer from one of the current top 50 QS-ranked universities (subject-wise) in the preferred areas of study.
  • Achieve no less than 60% marks throughout their academic career.
  • Have a declared monthly family income (including self, spouse, and parents) of Rs. 200,000/- or less.
  • Be no older than 35 years as of April 30, 2025.
  • Not have availed any foreign scholarship in the past.
PEEF Fully Funded International PhD Scholarship through CM Punjab Merit Scholarship Program

Application Process

Applicants are required to:

  1. Secure admission to a top 50 QS-ranked university (subject-wise) in the preferred subject areas.
  2. Download the scholarship application form from the PEEF website: https://www.peef.org.pk/cmms.
  3. Submit the duly filled application form along with the required documents to the PEEF office before the deadline.

Important Notes

  • Selected candidates cannot defer their scholarship offers to the following year.
  • Permanent or regular faculty members of public sector teaching/educational institutions in Pakistan are not eligible to apply.
  • Preference will be given to students with Punjab domicile; however, a special quota is reserved for applicants from other provinces, including AJ&K, Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
  • Securing university admission and applying for a visa are the sole responsibilities of the applicant.
  • The decision of the CMMS Selection Committee will be final.

Deadline

The last date for submitting applications to the PEEF office is April 30, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be entertained.

Contact Information

For queries, applicants can contact:
Manager Scholarships (CMMS Program)
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Ali Town Station, Thokar Niaz Baig, Raiwind Road, Lahore-53700
UAN: 042-111-11-7333 (PEEF) Ext: 140
Cell: 0303-8863308 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Website: www.peef.org.pk
Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer

PEEF reserves the right to reject any application or cancel the selection process without providing any reason.

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