The Dalda Foundation Trust (DFT) has launched its Scholarship and Student Development Program 2026–27 to assist deserving students across Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Applications opened on October 12, 2026, and the deadline to submit an application is November 13, 2026.
Scholarship Overview
The foundation provides assistance across two major tracks: Professional Education and Vocational Education and Training. The professional route supports candidates from intermediate to university education. The vocational route offers practical training lasting six months to two years in areas such as digital skills, technical trades, retail, healthcare, hospitality, agriculture, and livestock.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility criteria differ based on the applicant category and intended course of study:
- General Applicants (Professional): Must be Pakistani residents below 19 years of age enrolled in the first year of intermediate education at an eligible public-sector institution. Students studying ICS, Arts, or Home Economics need at least 70% matriculation marks, while those in Medical, Engineering, or General Science need 80% or higher. Maximum parental/guardian income is Rs. 70,000 monthly, with an urban housing limit of 120 square yards.
- General Applicants (Vocational): Require at least 50% matriculation marks and admission to an eligible government training program lasting six months to two years. The Rs. 70,000 monthly income and 120-square-yard urban residence limits also apply.
- Third-Party Workers and Dependents: Can apply for professional studies from Grade 8 onwards at eligible public institutions, or for vocational training if they meet the 50% matriculation requirement. The monthly parental/guardian income limit for this category is Rs. 90,000.
Benefits
Recipients gain access to mentoring, academic counselling, skills development, and career guidance alongside educational financial assistance. Specific award amounts or monthly stipends are: Not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete the online registration form on the official Dalda Foundation Trust website by providing their personal, academic, and financial details. Required supporting documents must be approved by the applicant's institutional principal. Hard-copy or manual applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.