Scholarship Policy

S. No	Name of Scholarship	Seats	Fee Waive	Awarded
1.	Need Based Scholarship	04 per year	100 %	On admission/on request

Alleviate financial barriers and make health education accessible to students facing economic challenges.
Increase the diversity and inclusivity of the student body by supporting individuals from underprivileged backgrounds.
Ensure that talented and motivated students, regardless of their financial status, have the opportunity to contribute to the field.
Improve overall student retention rates by addressing economic hardships that may hinder academic progress. Strengthen the Institute’s commitment to social responsibility by actively addressing economic disparities and promoting equal educational opportunities.

This scholarship is awarded to 10% of the total undergraduate student population in each department per academic session.

Only tuition fees are covered under this policy.
The scholarship is renewable on a semester-wise basis, subject to a review of academic performance and continued financial need.

Up to 100% Fee Waiver (in tuition fee) for Need Based scholarship
Eligibility: family income certificate (HEC Application form attached)
If the number of candidates applying for Need Based Scholarship exceeds then Institute scholarship committee will select students on the basis of merit & interview.
In case any students drop out, they will be replaced by other candidates on the waiting list for upcoming semesters.
If student gets demoted, he/she will not be awarded scholarship for the re-appearing semester only.
After due process of application and selection, an agreement will be signed by the student, his/her guardian and two witnesses on a stamp paper. Agreement will rest with the department for record and copy will be sent to the finance department. (Copies of both application form and agreement are attached).

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

Be enrolled in a regular full-time undergraduate program at the Northwest Institute of Health Sciences.
Belong to a low-income family, with a monthly household income less according to the updated threshold as per HEC directives.
Not receive any other major scholarship or financial aid covering full tuition.
Maintain satisfactory academic performance, defined as minimum CGPA of 3 and fulfillment of attendance requirements as per institutional policies.
Have no record of violation of disciplinary r
Provide complete and verifiable documentation, including:
- - Parent/guardian income certificate
  - Utility bills (last 3 months)
  - Rent agreement (if applicable)
  - CNIC of the student and CNIC of the parent/guardian
  - Copies of previous academic transcripts and certificates
  - A signed affidavit confirming that the student will maintain a minimum of 75% attendance and adhere to the institutional code of conduct
  - Affidavit stating non-receipt of other scholarships (if applicable)

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements will result in the cancellation of the scholarship

A formal call for applications will be issued by the Office of Student Affairs each academic session.
Applications must be submitted within the announced deadline along with all required documents.
The Scholarship Committee, comprising senior faculty and administrative representatives, will:
* Scrutinize and assess all applications.
* Conduct interviews
* Verify all submitted documents via relevant authorities or field verification.
Final approval will be granted by the Head of the Institute based on recommendations from the Committee.

Scholarship status will be reviewed each semester and continuation depends on:

Maintaining minimum CGPA of 3
75% attendance in each semester
No disciplinary violations

Recipients are required to report any changes in financial status or household income to the Office of Student Affairs.

All application and award records will be maintained by the Office of Student Affairs.
Data privacy and confidentiality will be ensured throughout the process.