1. Purpose of Policy
Developing the human resource to contribute positively towards society is what NIU aims at. This policy defines the parameters to award scholarships to those bright students who are best able to achieve this aim.
2. Scope of Policy
This policy is applicable on all the potential candidates as well as enrolled students of the University.
3. Definitions
- Admission Fee
Admission fee will be charged to newly admitted students only. This fee will be paid only once at the time of admission and is non-refundable. - Scholarship Committee
Scholarship committee for awarding of need based scholarships shall be comprised of the following:- Director/Dean of Academics – Convener
- Registrar – Member
- Treasurer – Member
- Director QEC – Member
- Director Student Affairs – Member
- Manager Student Affairs – Secretary
- Student
A candidate enrolled at the University after submission of admission fee and students of the subsequent semesters. - Scholarships
Scholarships at NIU have been divided into following categories:- Merit Based Scholarship;
- High Achiever Scholarship
- Need Based Scholarship;
- Special Person (Disabled) Scholarship;
- Kinship Scholarship;
- NUR-FMS Alumni and Employee Scholarship;
- Nationwide Outreach Remote Area/Minorities Scholarship; and
- Corporate Linkage Scholarship
- Outreach Scholarship
- Talent Scholarship by Punjab Workers Welfare Fund
4. Policy Principles & Rules Governing Scholarships
NIU is committed to provide an open, fair and transparent process based on the following vigorous and justified policies and procedures:
- Only full-time students enrolled in Undergraduate & Postgraduate programs of the University shall be eligible for all kinds of scholarships as per their criteria.
- A participant will only avail one type of scholarship or financial assistance. If a student is eligible for more than one scholarship, he/she will be awarded only one type of scholarship whichever has higher percentage.
- Students availing 100% Merit based scholarship will be required to maintain minimum 3.5 GPA to continue the same scholarship in following semester.
- Scholarships shall be awarded as per the approved financial budget provided by the finance department.
- Any kind of scholarships will not be awarded for the summer semester and repeat courses.
- Any kind of scholarship will not be offered to BS Nursing degree program except higher achiever scholarship
- It is mandatory for every scholarship holder to finish their enrolled program in the PRESCRIBED DURATION of the program. No extension of award will be provided beyond the standard duration of the course/degree.
- The University reserves the right to review or cancel awards due to funds availability status, academic or program status. Any change in policy shall be applicable to all the students enrolled in the University with retrospective as well as prospective effect.
- All kinds of financial assistance and scholarships shall be withdrawn for subsequent semesters:
- If the student defaults his/her installment plan agreed with the University;
- If the student fails to maintain minimum 3.0 CGPA in preceding semester;
- If a student does not qualify for scholarship for a semester due to failure in any subject/course, she/he may again apply for the relevant scholarship after attaining the requirement. However, no refunds/adjustments shall be made for the full fee paid in the previous semesters.
- In case of any disciplinary breach, involvement in activities political, unethical, and/or against the interest(s) of the University or its authorities shall be liable to disciplinary action and shall result in withdrawal of all scholarships and financial assistance.
NIU Scholarships
Merit Based Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded initially according to the performance of applicants in intermediate level in case of under grade programs and CGPA in case of post grade programs.
Merit Scholarships shall be offered to the students with following criteria:
a) Scholarship on the basis of BISE Examinations (Undergraduate Programs)
| Academic Performance | Scholarship (%) |
|---|---|
| • 90% and above marks | *100% |
| • 80% to 89% marks | 50% |
| • 70% to 79% marks | 20% |
| • 65% to 69% marks | 10% |
*100% Merit based scholarship will be awarded to only one (01) eligible student in each degree program in first semester. Subsequently, minimum 3.5 GPA will be required to continue the same scholarship in following semester.
b) Scholarship for DPT
| Academic Performance | Scholarship (%) |
|---|---|
| • 96% and above marks | 30% |
| • 91% to 95% marks | 25% |
| • 86% to 90% marks | 20% |
| • 81% to 85% marks | 15% |
| • 76% to 80% marks | 10% |
c) Scholarship for A-levels
| Academic Performance | Scholarship (%) |
|---|---|
| • Three A’s | 60% |
| • Two A’s & One B’s | 50% |
| • One A’s & Two B’s | 40% |
| • Three B’s | 30% |
| • Two B’s & One C | 20% |
| • One B & Two C’s | 10% |
d) Scholarship for Postgraduate Programs
| In case of CGPA | In case of Percentage | Scholarship (%) |
|---|---|---|
| • CGPA 3.91 to 4.00 | 95%-100% | 20% |
| • CGPA 3.71 to 3.90 | 90%-94% | 15% |
| • CGPA 3.51 to 3.70 | 85%-89% | 12.5% |
| • CGPA 3.25 to 3.50 | 80%-84% | 7.5% |
High Achiever Scholarships
The Higher Achiever Scholarship is only applicable to undergrad programs. The toper of each program will be entitled for 30% scholarship for the following semester only, provided that he/she obtains minimum GPA of 3.80. This is one time scholarship program will be awarded to topper of each program in a semester.
6. Need Based Scholarships Process
A limited number of Need Based Scholarships are available to the students of Undergraduate programs who demonstrate need, to be supported by a completed Financial Assistance Form (available from the Student Affairs Department) along with supporting documents i.e. home utility bills, rent agreement, salary slips etc.
Scholarship Committee shall decide the deserving candidates on case to case basis on its own upon assessment of the student financial condition, interview with the student/guardians or through home verification by member of Student Affairs Department. Need Based Scholarships shall be awarded up-to 30% of tuition fee.
| Process | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Application form along with all the required documents will be submitted by the students to the Student Affairs Department. | Student |
| Each application submitted shall be evaluated by the Student Affairs Department after initial interview with the student and inspection of provided documents. | Student Affairs Department |
| Short listed applications along with the complete required documents shall be presented to the Scholarship Committee for recommendations on award of scholarships. | Student Affairs Department |
| Scholarship Committee shall assess the applications on case to case bases and accord its recommendations. | Scholarship Committee |
| A summary of the recommended cases shall be presented to the Vice Chancellor for final approval. | Student Affairs Department |
| Approval of Scholarships. | Vice Chancellor |
| Approved cases shall be forwarded to accounts department. | Student Affairs Department |
Special Person (Disabled) Scholarship
All certified special persons (Disabled) enrolled in Undergraduate programs of the University shall be awarded up-to 50% concession in tuition fee in case of need. Scholarship Committee will assess the disability and shall approve the percentage of Special Person (Disabled) Scholarship.
Kinship Scholarship
Kinship Scholarship of 20% of the tuition fee shall be awarded to each kin of Alumni/Existing Student of NIU (only real brother, sister, mother, father, son, daughter, husband and wife).3b
NUR-FMS Alumni and Employee Scholarship
(a) Any student enrolls for degree program and completes the minimum two years period, he/she will be entitled for alumni scholarship of 50% in tuition fee.
(b) If any student enrolls for less than two years degree program, he/she will be entitled for alumni scholarship of 25% in tuition fee.
(c) For NUR-FMS Employees, 50% scholarship in tuition fee shall be awarded.
Nationwide Outreach Remote Area/Minorities Scholarship
For remote area students (list below) or minorities, up-to 30% scholarship in tuition fee shall be awarded. Applicant being resident of any of the following areas:
- Gilgit Baltistan
- AJK
- Baluchistan
- Sindh
- KPK
- South Punjab
- Minorities
Corporate Linkage Scholarship
| Sr. | Corporate Linkage Status | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applicant being current employee of NIU’s MOU partner | 20% |
| 2 | Applicant being a working professional | 20% |
Outreach Scholarship
NUR International University offers a 20% scholarship on tuition fee for admission applicants who either belong to an institution where the NIU outreach team has conducted an outreach visit or information session, or who register at events such as expos and seminars. Applicants must indicate their participation in their admission application and provide supporting documentation. This waiver is non-transferable, not applicable to other expenses, and cannot be combined with other NIU scholarships or waivers.