LUMS National Outreach Programme (NOP)
A fully funded LUMS undergraduate scholarship route for talented, financially disadvantaged students from across Pakistan, starting with a summer coaching session.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Pakistan
Funding
LUMS covers the coaching session (except travel) and the admission and test fees; admitted qualifying students receive a fully funded undergraduate scholarship, reviewed each year.
Eligible applicants
Pakistani students with 80%+ and financial need
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Overview
LUMS National Outreach Programme (NOP) is offered by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) for Undergraduate study in Pakistan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Admission and test fees
Included
Summer coaching session costs (except travel)
Included
LUMS covers the coaching session (except travel) and the admission and test fees; admitted qualifying students receive a fully funded undergraduate scholarship, reviewed each year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Page says any student from anywhere in Pakistan; it does not address non-Pakistani nationals.
- International eligibility
- Not stated for foreign nationals.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- At least 80% in Matric or equivalent O-Level grades.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Demonstrated financial need required; reviewed annually.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Pakistan
Official eligibility summary
Students from anywhere in Pakistan with at least 80% in Matric or O-Levels and demonstrated financial need, applying while in the first year of Intermediate or A-Levels. Attending the coaching session does not guarantee admission or a scholarship.
Applicant profile
- Pakistani students with 80%+ and financial need
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Pakistan
Current-cycle criteria
- Students from anywhere in Pakistan with at least 80% in Matric or O-Levels and demonstrated financial need, applying while in the first year of Intermediate or A-Levels. Attending the coaching session does not guarantee admission or a scholarship.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Supporting documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply for the Summer Coaching Session online
- 2
Attend the two-week session at LUMS
- 3
Apply for LUMS admission and take the test
- 4
Admission decision by June/July
Application timeline
Application cycle
Process table for 2026-28: coaching session application deadline 23 February 2027, session July-August, admission application January-February 2028, classes start September 2028. Page timing is internally inconsistent.
The listed deadline is February 23, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 23, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.