Punjab Workers Welfare Scholarship 2024: Get 100% Free Education
The Punjab Workers Welfare Board (PWWB) has announced a valuable opportunity for workers and their families in collaboration with COMSATS University Islamabad. The Spring 2025 admissions offer 100% free education for eligible candidates, ensuring financial relief for industrial workers while promoting higher education across Punjab.
Application Process and Deadlines
Eligible students are required to apply online through the official COMSATS University website. The deadlines for application submission vary by campus:
- Islamabad Campus: December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
- Lahore Campus: December 20, 2024 (Friday)
- Wah Campus: January 10, 2025 (Friday)
- Vehari & Attock Campuses: January 15, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Sahiwal Campus: January 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Abbottabad Campus: January 27, 2025 (Monday)
Eligibility Criteria for PWWF Scholarship
The Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) Scholarship is available to the children or dependents of workers listed and verified by the PWWF Committee. Applicants must meet the following conditions to qualify:
- Worker Definition: The applicant must meet the definition of a worker as outlined in the Industrial Relations Act of 2010.
- Social Security Registration: The worker must hold a valid social security card.
- Work Experience: A minimum of three years of employment in a factory registered under the Factories Act of 1934 or the Mines Act of 1923 is required.
- Factory Definition: The organization must qualify as a factory under the definitions provided in the Workers’ Welfare Fund Ordinance of 1971 or the Companies’ Profit (Workers’ Participation) Act of 1968.
- Special Provisions for Deceased/Disabled Workers: Children of workers who passed away or became disabled during service are also eligible. The worker must have been registered under EOBI or Social Security, and the family must have received a pension or death grant from PWWF or EOBI/Social Security.
- Legal Compliance: Neither the worker nor the applicant should have been involved in unlawful activities or criminal cases.
By fulfilling these criteria, applicants ensure their eligibility for this scholarship, designed to support the education of workers’ families.
Q1: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Children of workers registered with the Punjab Workers Welfare Board (PWWB) having at least 3 years of employment in a registered factory or mine.
Q2: What is the income criteria?
Workers must be low-income and registered under Social Security or EOBI.
Q3: What are the academic requirements?
Applicants must meet the admission criteria of the institution they apply to.
Q4: Are students from private schools eligible?
No, only students of public or government-recognized institutions are eligible.
Q5: Are children of deceased workers eligible?
Yes, if the worker was registered and their family received a death grant or pension.
Q6: How much is the scholarship amount?
100% tuition fee coverage.