SBP Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021-22 has been announced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for the talented offspring of its serving, retired, and deceased employees.
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The scholarships will be available to qualifying students pursuing intermediate, graduate, post-graduate, and diploma degrees, according to the information.
Eligibility Criteria
- Up to OG-2 level children of SBP personnel (serving/retired/deceased) who have passed their most recent exam (matric/O-level/inter/A-level/graduation/diploma) with at least 60% marks or a minimum B grade.
- Applicants must present a certificate from the relevant institution stating the grading policy in the case of grades expressed in GPA/CGPA format.
- Applicants must have been accepted into accredited educational institutions in 2020 or later.
- They must not be receiving any other scholarship at the time they apply for this one.
- The applicants must specify the duration of the degree programme in detail, as well as provide documentary verification from the educational institution.
- Diplomas should have a minimum duration of six months.
Recognized Educational Institutes
Only applicants enrolled in educational institutions approved by the following educational organizations will be considered for the scholarships:
- Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Technical & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA)
- National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)
- Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC)
- Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC)
- All other educational boards
Financial Benefits
| Program | Amount Per Month (Rs.) |
| Intermediate | 6,160 |
| Graduate | 7,840 |
| Post-Graduate | 11,200 |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must send a physical copy of their completed application form to the Senior Joint Director-EBD, State Bank of Pakistan, Human Resources Department, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi.
Deadline
The last date to apply for the SBP Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021-22 is 30 March 2022.