Quick answer (updated 28 October 2026): The Khushi Scholarship at IUB is a donor-funded scholarship launched in April 2021 through a partnership between IUB’s Directorate of Fund Raising and University Advancement and KHUSHI Development Organization, Bahawalpur, which announced Rs 1 million of scholarships for IUB students every year. IUB lists it among the external scholarships handled for needy students; scholarship matters are handled by IUB’s Directorate of Financial Assistance. IUB has not published separate eligibility rules, per-student amounts or a 2026 deadline for it online, so ask the Directorate for the current call.
Source: IUB news “IUB organized launching ceremony for Khushi Scholarship” (21 Apr 2021, iub.edu.pk) and IUB Student Support page (iub.edu.pk/student-support). Checked 28 Oct 2026.
The rest of this page explains how need-based scholarships at IUB generally work and which other options to check.
IUB Khushi Scholarship 2026 — What It Is and Who It Is For
The Khushi Scholarship is funded by KHUSHI Development Organization (a Bahawalpur organisation) under a public-private partnership with IUB, not by government budgets or IUB’s own funds. Because the announced pool is Rs 1 million a year, the number of awards is limited.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Type | Donor-funded scholarship for IUB students |
| Administered By | IUB Directorate of Financial Assistance (scholarships) |
| Funding Source | KHUSHI Development Organization — Rs 1 million per year announced (2021) |
| Primary Basis | Financial need — family income assessment |
| Secondary Basis | Not published — ask the Directorate |
| Programs Covered | Not published — ask the Directorate |
| Application Window | No 2026 call found online — check iub.edu.pk notices |
| Renewable | Not published — ask the Directorate |
IUB lists the Khushi Scholarship under support for needy students. Selection details, any rule on holding another scholarship, and documents required are set in each call — confirm them with the Directorate of Financial Assistance before applying.
Takeaway: Khushi Scholarship = donor-funded (KHUSHI Development Organization) scholarship for needy IUB students, handled through IUB. Current rules and deadlines come from the university’s notice.
How to apply for the Khushi Scholarship at IUB
- Watch the notices on iub.edu.pk and your department notice board for a Khushi Scholarship call.
- Contact IUB’s Directorate of Financial Assistance (general university contact: +92-62-9250235, info@iub.edu.pk, as listed on iub.edu.pk) to confirm eligibility, documents and deadline.
- Submit the form with the documents asked for in the call — usually CNIC/B-form copies, proof of family income, and your latest result.
Other scholarships listed by IUB
IUB’s Student Support page lists these external scholarships: HEC-Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship, HEC Need-Based Scholarship, Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme, Scottish Scholarship, Diya Scholarship, Khushi Scholarship, HEC-USAID Merit and Need Based Scholarship, PEEF scholarships, Bait-ul-Mal scholarships, NEST (Ministry of Planning) and MORA Scholarship (Ministry of Religious Affairs). IUB’s own fee remissions include Needy, Position Holder, Orphan, Hafiz-e-Quran and Kinship fee remissions and a Fee Waiver Scholarship. See also our IUB Ehsaas scholarship and IUB scholarship overview pages.
FAQ — IUB Khushi Scholarship 2026
What is the IUB Khushi Scholarship?
It is a scholarship for IUB students funded by KHUSHI Development Organization, Bahawalpur, launched with IUB in April 2021. The organisation announced Rs 1 million of scholarships for IUB students every year.
What is the IUB Khushi Scholarship amount?
The total announced pool is Rs 1 million per year (2021 launch). The amount per student is not published online — ask IUB’s Directorate of Financial Assistance. For complete fee amounts per program, see IUB Fee Structure 2026.
Who is eligible for the IUB Khushi Scholarship?
It is meant for needy IUB students. IUB has not published detailed eligibility rules online, so check the current call or ask the Directorate of Financial Assistance.
What is the IUB scholarship 2026 — what options are available?
IUB’s Student Support page lists HEC-Ehsaas, HEC Need-Based, PM Fee Reimbursement, Scottish, Diya, Khushi, HEC-USAID, PEEF, Bait-ul-Mal, NEST and MORA scholarships, plus IUB fee remissions (needy, position holder, orphan, Hafiz-e-Quran, kinship). Each has its own rules on holding other awards. For Ehsaas specifically, see IUB Ehsaas Scholarship 2026.
How do I apply for IUB Khushi Scholarship?
Watch iub.edu.pk notices for a call, then contact IUB’s Directorate of Financial Assistance for the form, documents and deadline.
Can I get IUB Khushi Scholarship and Ehsaas at the same time?
HEC’s rules for the Ehsaas/BISP undergraduate scholarship make students holding any other scholarship or continuous grant ineligible, so you should not expect to hold both. Declare any award you already have and confirm with the Directorate of Financial Assistance.
Conclusion
The Khushi Scholarship is a small donor-funded scholarship (Rs 1 million a year announced in 2021) for needy IUB students, run with KHUSHI Development Organization. Because IUB does not publish detailed rules online, get the current call from the Directorate of Financial Assistance, and also check the larger programmes such as the HEC/BISP undergraduate scholarship and PEEF. Last Updated: 28 October 2026. For the comprehensive Ehsaas scholarship guide, see IUB Ehsaas Scholarship 2026. For IUB fee structure to understand what the scholarship covers, see IUB Fee Structure 2026. For My IUB E Portal to check your scholarship status and fee challan adjustment, see My IUB E Portal 2026. For IUB semester rules including CGPA maintenance required to keep the scholarship, see IUB Semester Rules 2026.
