GIFT University makes available scholarships and financial assistance in the form of tuition fee waivers and loans to eligible students. Information on the various scholarships
Quaid-e Azam Scholarship
This is the most prestigious scholarship offered by GIFT University to a student who
secures the first position in the examination of a Board of Intermediate and Secondary
Education or of a University in a Bachelor’s degree, attempted by a large number of
students, and who then immediately seeks admission to GIFT University. The scholarship
covers 100% of tuition and admission fees, hostel rent, and a stipend of Rs 1,000 per
annum for incidental expenses.
Merit Scholarships
In order to recognize and reward the academic achievements of applicants, merit scholarships will be offered to eligible applicants as follows:
Those who have scored 75% or more marks or their equivalent in their Intermediate examinations will be offered tuition fee waivers of 60% (30% through a University merit scholarship and an equal amount of 30% through an industry scholarship)
Those who have scored 65% or more (but less than 75%) marks or their equivalent in their Intermediate examinations will be offered tuition fee waivers of 40% (20% through a University merit scholarship and an equal amount of 20% through an industry
Those who have scored 70% or more marks (or CGPA of 3.5 or higher) in their
Bachelor’s or Master’s examinations will be offered tuition fee waivers of 60% (30%
through a University merit scholarship and an equal amount of 30% through an industry
scholarship). This percentage will be increased to 70% (35% covered by a University
merit scholarship and an equal amount of 35% through an industry scholarship) if the
student takes admission in an evening program.
Those who have scored 60% or more (but less than 70%) marks (or CGPA of 3.1 or
higher but less than 3.5) in their Bachelor’s or Master’s examinations will be offered
tuition fee waivers of 40% (20% through a University merit scholarship and an equal
amount of 20% through an industry scholarship). This percentage will be increased to
50% (25% covered by a University merit scholarship and an equal amount of 25%
through an industry scholarship) if the student takes admission in an evening program.
Performance-Based Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to talented students who are currently pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate program of study at GIFT University. The scholarship is awarded in each discipline to a student who tops his/her batch in the semester with a minimum GPA of 3.5. The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fee for the subsequent semester only.
Scholarships for GIFT College and GIFT University Students
GIFT College students who obtain 50% or more marks in their Intermediate examinations
are eligible for 40% tuition fee waivers, when they apply and secure a place in an
undergraduate program at GIFT University. GIFT College students who complete an
undergraduate degree at the College with 60% or more marks, and GIFT University
students who complete an undergraduate degree at the University with a minimum CGPA
of 3.1 are also eligible for 40% tuition fee waivers when they apply and secure a place in
a postgraduate program at GIFT University.
Tuition Fee Waivers for Immediate Family Members of GIFT University Employees
GIFT University provides tuition fee waivers to students who are dependent siblings,
sons, daughters or spouses of GIFT University’s full-time employees, and who wish to
pursue an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at GIFT University. The minimum
requirement for these tuition fee waivers is that the student must have scored at least 55%
or its equivalent in the Intermediate or the Bachelor’s examination. The tuition fee waiver
covers 50% of tuition fee.
Tuition Fee Waivers for Siblings of Current GIFT University Students
The first sibling who is a current student of GIFT University pays 100% tuition fee unless
he/she is the recipient of a scholarship or a tuition fee waiver. But the second and each
subsequent sibling who is also studying concurrently at GIFT University and who has a
CGPA of at least 2.2 will pay 60% of the full tuition fee.
Tuition Fee Waivers for Siblings of GIFT University Alumni
GIFT University provides tuition fee waivers to students who are siblings of GIFT
University alumni, and who wish to pursue an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at
GIFT University. The minimum requirement for these tuition fee waivers is that the
student must have scored at least 55% or CGPA of 2.9 in the Intermediate or the
Bachelor’s examination. The tuition fee waiver covers 25% of tuition fee.
Financial Assistance for Needy and Talented Students
GIFT University provides financial assistance to needy and talented students. The
requirement for financial assistance is that the student must have scored at least 60% (or
CGPA of 3.1) in his/her latest examination and must be able to demonstrate through
documentary evidence that he/she needs financial assistance. The magnitude of financial
assistance depends upon assessment of the student’s need.
GIFT University Interest free Loans
GIFT University also provides interest free loans to existing needy students. The
requirement for these loans is that the student must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5, and
must be able to demonstrate through documentary evidence that he/she needs a loan. The
magnitude of the loan depends upon assessment of the student’s need. The loan is granted
subject to several conditions including the applicant being able to provide an undated
cheque by an acceptable guarantor.
Terms and Conditions
All scholarships, tuition fee waivers, and financial assistance will initially be
awarded for one semester only and will be renewed for a subsequent semester
provided the student maintains a GPA of at least 3.1 in the previous semester.
(Performance-based scholarships are not renewable unless the student tops
his/her batch again with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Siblings of current GIFT
University students continue to receive tuition fee waivers provided they
maintain their CGPA at 2.2 or higher). If the GPA falls below 3.1, the
scholarship, tuition fee waiver, or financial assistance (FA) may be withdrawn
or reduced according to the table given below.
GPA
Reduction in FA
Less than 3.1, but greater than or equal to 3.0
10%
Less than 3.0, but greater than or equal to 2.9
20%
Less than 2.9, but greater than or equal to 2.8
30%
Less than 2.8, but greater than or equal to 2.7
40%
Less than 2.7, but greater than or equal to 2.6
50%
Less than 2.6, but greater than or equal to 2.5
60%
Less than 2.5, but greater than or equal to 2.4
70%
Less than 2.4, but greater than or equal to 2.3
80%
Less than 2.3, but greater than or equal to 2.2
90%
Less than 2.2
100%
The student as well as his guardian must sign a statement acknowledging this condition.
Students who fail or repeat a course will not be eligible for any scholarship,
tuition fee waiver, financial assistance or loan. If a student receiving a loan is
put on probation, he/she will have his/her loan suspended until he/she gets out
of probation.
A student is eligible to receive only one form of scholarship/tuition fee waiver
that provides the maximum benefit to him/her.
Procedure
Students must apply for a scholarship, tuition fee waiver, financial assistance
or a loan on the prescribed form together with supporting documents to
Students Admission Office at GIFT University within two weeks of the
commencement of the Fall or the Spring Semester. No application will be
accepted after this deadline.
Applications will be assessed by a committee consisting of the relevant Head
of the Department, the Registrar, the Marketing Manager, and the Accounts
Manager. The decision of the committee will be final.
