Scholarships
For Undergraduate Programs (PGC Scholarship)
| Category | All Degrees | Continuation Scholarship | Continuation CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGC | (25% at time of admission) | 25% | 2.50 or Higher |
| 12.5% | From 2.00 to 2.49 |
Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
| FOE, FOC, FOP, FMSS, FHLS | Scholarship | Continuation CGPA |
|---|---|---|
| Board Position Holder (1st, 2nd and 3rd Position) |
100% | 3.95 or Higher (Only if awarded at the time of admission) |
| 80% Marks in FA/FSc | 75% | From 3.90 to 4.00 |
| 75% Marks in FA/FSc | 50% | From 3.75 to 3.89 |
| 70% Marks in FA/FSc | 25% | From 3.50 to 3.74 |
| 2nd Semester and onwards | 12.5% | From 3.00 to 3.49 |
Other Scholarships
| Category | FMSS, FHLS, FOE, FOC, FOP | Scholarship | Continuation CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need Base | Case evaluation by the Committee | 25‒50% | 2.50 or Higher |
| Disabled | Official Disability Certificate and Committee Assessment | 25‒50% | 2.50 or Higher |
| Kinship | To each kin enrolled in CUST | 25% | 2.00 or Higher |
| Sports etc | Based on Co and Extracurricular Activities | 25‒50% | 2.00 or Higher |
| Contingency | On sad demise of Father or Guardian during studies | 50% | 2.50 or Higher |
MS/MPhil Programs Scholarship
| Category | FMSS, FHLS, FOE, FOC, FOP | Scholarship | Continuation CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit | 3.75/4.00 CGPA | 60% | 3.90 or Higher |
| 3.50/4.00 CGPA | 50% | From 3.75 to 3.89 | |
| 3.00/4.00 CGPA | 40% | From 3.50 to 3.74 | |
| Alumni | 2.50/4.00 CGPA | 25% | 3.00 or Higher |
| Disabled | Official Disability Certificate and Committee Assessment | Upto 100% | 3.00 or Higher |
| Kinship | To each kin enrolled in CUST | 25% | 3.00 or Higher |
Faculty Development Scholarship
| Service Length at CUST | Scholarship | Continuation CGPA |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty with at least 3-year service | 50 % Tuition Fee Waiver | GPA ≥ 3.0 |
| Faculty with at least 4-year service | 75 % Tuition Fee Waiver | GPA ≥ 3.0 |
| Faculty with at least 5-year service | 100 % Tuition Fee Waiver | GPA ≥ 3.0 |
Conditions
The following conditions shall apply:
1. For undergraduate Scholarships, the required CGPA must be earned with a minimum load of 12 Cr. Hrs.
2. For Graduate Scholarship, the required CGPA should be attained with a minimum load of 6 Cr. Hrs.
3. Scholarships are awarded in the form of tuition fee waiver; they are not applicable on admission fee or any other charges of the University unless specifically stated otherwise.
4. No Scholarship is applicable on Thesis/Project or summer registration.
5. The Scholarship will be awarded only within normal degree duration and is not applicable on extra semester(s) for whatsoever reasons.
6. A specially-abled student if not meeting the CGPA eligibility criterion, shall be awarded 25% reduced scholarship if the CGPA is below the required CGPA but higher than the CGPA required for the award of degree.
7. In Merit Scholarship, the students shall be awarded percentage which corresponds to their CGPA as defined.
8. Merit Scholarship for new admissions are awarded based on available result, if the applicant is result awaiting.
9. Applicants admitted in 5th semester after 14-year /ADP qualification shall be considered for scholarships by comparing their CGPA with the continuation CGPA of the corresponding category.
10. The University, vide its discretionary power, has the authority to change the definition or percentage of any Scholarship, with the approval of the Academic Council, and it shall be binding on all awardees.
11. No Scholarship is applicable on a repeat course or a course registered for improvement.
12. Any student found guilty by the Discipline Committee shall be ineligible for any scholarship.
Other Scholarships/Financial Assistance-External
Students can apply independently for other external scholarships. Please click the relevant link for details:
| S. No. | Scholarship / Organizations | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tabeer Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship Program | https://psip.org.pk/tabeer-scholarship-program/ |
| 2 | EduFi | https://www.edufi.tech/ |
| 3 | Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) | https://www.peef.org.pk/scholarships/ |
| 4 | Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) | https://wwf.gov.pk/ |
| 5 | Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Scholarship | https://beef.org.pk/ |