The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a commendable initiative to identify and support brilliant students from government schools. The ETEA Center of Excellence Scholarship Program offers a golden opportunity for young minds to receive quality education and secure a bright future.
Key Points About the Program:
- Eligibility: Students in 1st to 6th class in government schools of settled and newly merged districts of KPK are eligible to apply.
- Admission: Successful candidates will be admitted to the 7th class in one of the designated Centers of Excellence.
- Scholarship Coverage: The government will cover all educational expenses, including tuition fees, boarding, and lodging, until the completion of 12th grade.
- Selection Process:
- Online Application: Students must apply online through the ETEA portal.
- Entry Test: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for an entry test conducted by ETEA in various cities across KPK.
- Merit-Based Selection: The final selection will be based on the performance in the entry test and academic records.
Centers of Excellence and Seat Allocation:
Sr. No. | Name of Institution (Center of Excellence) | Reserved Seats for Settled Districts | Reserved Seats for NMDs |
1 | University Public School Peshawar | 33 (Boys) | 07 (Boys) |
2 | Islamia Collegiate School Peshawar | 30 (Boys) | 12 (Boys) |
3 | Peshawar Public School Peshawar (Boys + Girls) | 40 (Boys) | 10 (Boys) |
4 | Fazal Haq College Mardan | 30 (Boys) | 10 (Boys) 80 (Girls) |
5 | Akram Khan Durrani College Bannu | 12 (Boys) | 07 (Boys) |
6 | Mufti Mehmood School & College D.I. Khan | 10 (Boys) | 04 (Boys) |
7 | Abbottabad Public School Abbottabad | 13 (Boys) | 05 (Boys) |
8 | University Wensom School & College D.I. Khan | 10 (Boys) | 06 (Boys) 10 (Girls) |
9 | Agriculture University Public School & College | 20 (Girls) | 06 (Girls) |
10 | Excelsior School & College Swat (B&G) | 22 (Boys) | 05 (Boys) 30 (Girls) |
11 | University Model School for Girls Peshawar | 60 (Girls) | 08 (Girls) |
Total | 200 (Boys) | 66 (Boys) 200 (Girls) |
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Encourage eligible students to apply for the ETEA Center of Excellence Scholarship Program. This is a chance to provide them with a world-class education and empower them to achieve their full potential.
For more information and to apply, please visit the official ETEA website.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship? Students in 1st to 6th-class government schools in settled and newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are eligible.
- How can I apply for the scholarship? The application process is online. You can use it through the official ETEA portal.
- What is the deadline for submitting applications? The deadline for submitting applications is December 16, 2024.
- What documents are required for the application? You will likely need to provide documents such as your birth certificate, academic records, and a recent photograph.
Scholarship Benefits and Selection Process
- What are the benefits of this scholarship? The scholarship covers all educational expenses, including tuition fees, boarding, and lodging, until the completion of 12th grade.
- How are students selected for the scholarship? Students are selected based on their performance in an entry test conducted by ETEA and their academic records.
- What is the format of the entry test? The entry test will cover subjects like English, Math, General Science, Urdu, and Islamiat (for minority students).
Centers of Excellence and Contact Information
- What are the Centers of Excellence where scholarship recipients will study? The scholarship recipients will be admitted to one of the designated Centers of Excellence, such as University Public School Peshawar, Islamia Collegiate School Peshawar, and others.
- How can I contact ETEA for further inquiries? You can contact ETEA through their official website or by phone. The contact details are provided in the blog post.

Fahad Munir is a seasoned journalist and editor at Awam PK, specializing in sharing accurate and timely news, job updates, and educational information to the Pakistani audience.