Undergraduate | Financial aid

Undergraduate Financial Aid

LUMS is committed to making high-quality education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. Our Financial Aid Programme offers a wide range of support options designed to facilitate students who demonstrate both high academic achievement and financial need.

Financial Aid awards are assessed each year, considering academic performance, demonstrated financial need, available resources, and university policies. While LUMS endeavours to provide substantial financial assistance within its available resources, students are encouraged to explore external funding sources to complement the aid provided by the University.

LUMS strives to enable students to pursue their educational and professional goals without financial barriers, reinforcing our commitment to an inclusive and academically vibrant community.

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At LUMS, we are committed to making high-quality education accessible and empowering top-ranked students to pursue their aspirations without financial limitations.

From Merit and LUMS Need-Based Financial Aid options to external and international scholarships, our financial support programmes offer several Merit-Based Scholarships available for students who meet the specified criteria:

100 Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
LUMS recognises and rewards academic excellence through the Undergraduate Merit Scholarships. Discover more about Merit Scholarships here.
LUMS Financial Aid
LUMS Financial Assistance combines loan and waiver, covering Tuition and Semester Registration fees, as well as Lab Charges (where applicable). This support ensures that top-ranked students receive the assistance they need to continue their journey at LUMS. Explore LUMS Financial Aid here.
National Outreach Programme Scholarship
The National Outreach Programme (NOP) is a flagship initiative aimed at providing equal educational opportunities to talented yet financially disadvantaged students from across Pakistan. NOP scholars receive full financial support, covering Admission, Tuition, Semester Registration Fees, Lab Charges, Accommodation, Meals, and Stipends, allowing them to pursue a high-quality education at LUMS. Learn more about NOP Scholarship.
External Scholarships
LUMS collaborates with various donors to facilitate our students by offering a range of available external scholarships to support students striving for academic excellence. To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS. The details of a few external scholarships are given below, for your convenience.

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LUMS - PHEC Honhaar Scholarship

LUMS and Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) have joined hands to launch the Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship. This initiative aims to provide support to high-achieving students, enabling them to pursue undergraduate studies at LUMS without the financial burden. Together with PHEC, LUMS reaffirms its commitment to creating opportunities for talented youth across Pakistan, nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Note: To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS.

Sekha Scholarship

LUMS is pleased to announce the prestigious Sekha Scholarship (100% tuition waiver) for FSc top 10 position holders who gain admission to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS.

This scholarship aims to encourage high-potential undergraduate science scholars to come to LUMS and acquire world-class education. Starting from the academic year 2022, the Sekha Scholarship will provide successful applicants who are amongst the top ten position holders of the national FSc examination boards, a 100% tuition fee waiver for the four years of their undergraduate degree at LUMS. FSc position holders from Year 1 or 2, from any of the 23 national FSc boards, are encouraged to apply to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering undergraduate programmes to avail this prestigious scholarship.

For more information about the scholarship, please write to helpdeskofa@lums.edu.pk.

Punjab Educational Endowment Fund

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF), an initiative of the Government of Punjab established to provide scholarships and financial assistance to talented and deserving students, offers LUMS students the opportunity to benefit from this programme.

To find out about PEEF, scholarship opportunities and the procedures, students, their families and the educational institutions are encouraged to visit www.peef.org.pk

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund, since its establishment, has awarded more than 235,000 scholarships worth PKR 11.90 billion to students of Punjab and other provinces. With the inclusion of current year’s 115,000 scholarships, the total number of beneficiaries will exceed 351,000 (approximately) with scholarship disbursements worth more than PKR 18.20 billion.

Shahid Hussain Foundation Scholarships for International Students

To enhance the diversity of its student body, LUMS aims to increase the enrolment of international students. The Shahid Hussain Foundation scholarships will help LUMS achieve its goal of attracting bright international talent.

Who Can Apply?

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant:

Must meet the minimum academic criteria for admission
Must be a citizen of SAARC member countries.
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- India
Must not be of Pakistani origin and should not have a Pakistani passport/NICOP/CNIC. Applicants holding dual nationality out of which one is Pakistani are not eligible to apply through the LUMS International Student Programme.

Note: LUMS academic policies and code of conduct is applicable to all scholarship holders.

Syed Babar Ali Hundred for Hundred Qarz-e-Hasna Fund

The Syed Babar Ali Hundred for Hundred Qarz-e-Hasna Fund provides interest-free loans to deserving undergraduate students at LUMS based on demonstrated financial need. Available from Academic Year 2026–27, the Fund aims to supplement existing Financial Aid for eligible students.

Note: To be considered, students must meet the eligibility criteria set by the donor and LUMS policies. The policy, eligibility criteria, and award percentage may vary each year, as determined by the donor in accordance with LUMS policy.

LUMS Merit-cum-Need Scholarship

The LUMS Merit-cum-Need Scholarship supports undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic merit and potential alongside financial need. The scholarship provides financial assistance through partial tuition fee waivers and interest-free loans for one academic year, subject to applicable criteria and available funding.

KPK Chief Minister Educational Endowment Fund (CMEEF)

The KPK Chief Minister Educational Endowment Fund (CMEEF) provides scholarships to talented and deserving students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on a merit-cum-affordability basis. LUMS students may benefit from this scholarship opportunity, subject to the eligibility criteria established by the donor and LUMS.

For information about CMEEF, available scholarship opportunities, and application procedures, students, their families, and educational institutions are encouraged to visit the official CMEEF webpage.

Note: To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the donor organisation and LUMS.

Merit Scholarship

If you are a high achiever, LUMS wants you to accomplish everything you possibly can. Exemplary students are selected to receive LUMS Merit Scholarships on the basis of their outstanding academic performance. 100 scholarships are available to support the academic aspirations of prospective top ranked undergraduate students.

Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver and Loan

Undergraduate need based assistance covers partial to full tuition fee expenses of the Programme. The range of the amount of financial assistance is between 20% and 100%. These awards are reassessed each academic year based upon the demonstrated financial need.

National Outreach Programme

The prestigious National Outreach Programme (NOP) at LUMS seeks to identify and support exceptional students for admission to our undergraduate programs. . The scholars who qualify for the NOP fellowship receive full financial support, including tuition fee waivers, coverage of meal expenses, stipends, and hostel fee waivers, if applicable.

External Scholarships

There are a number of named scholarships available for undergraduate students. LUMS supporters include individuals and organisations from all over the world. These scholarships can potentially help students cover the costs of education and related expenses (i.e. books, accommodation and living).

International Students Scholarship

The Shahid Hussain Foundation Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of SAARC member countries.

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