CAT–HA: High Achievers Scholarship

CAT–HA: High Achievers Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and strong potential to excel in the Chartered Accountancy profession. It offers merit-based opportunities that enable top achievers to begin their CA journey with confidence and financial support.

Eligibility Criteria:

Selection is conducted once a year on a strictly merit-based basis. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Academic Qualification HSSC

    General Group (80% quota):

    • Science Group (Pre-Medical & Pre-Engineering): ≥ 90%
    • Non-Science Group (ICS, General Science & Humanities): ≥ 85%
    • Commerce Group (I.Com. & D.Com.): ≥ 80%

    Underrepresented group(20% quota):

    • Science Group (Pre-Medical & Pre-Engineering): ≥ 80%
    • Non-Science Group (ICS, General Science & Humanities): ≥ 75%
    • Commerce Group (I.Com. & D.Com.): ≥ 70%

    Underrepresented groups include:

    • Persons with Disabilities (physical, visual, hearing and other certified disabilities)
    • Ethnic & Religious Minorities (Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Kalash and others as notified by the Government of Pakistan)
    • Gender-Based underrepresented groups (Transgender Persons)
    • Geographic underrepresented areas (as listed in the application form)
  2. ICAP Aptitude Test

  3. Student of the current session only

Benefits Offered:

  • Full waiver of Registration Fee
  • Full waiver of Examination/Exemption Fee (once per subject) up to CAF level
  • Full Tuition Fee waiver (once per subject at partner institutes) up to CAF level, including hands on courses
  • Monthly stipend up to CAF level (conditions apply)

How to Apply:

Students meeting the aforementioned criteria may apply online during the announced application period.

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Important Dates:

Please keep visiting this website for any updates:

Event Tentative Date/Month
Start date to apply online Monday, August 10, 2026
Last Date to Apply Monday, November 16, 2026
Computer-based ICAP Aptitude Test Mid/End December 2026
Announcement of Scholarship Awardees Mid/End January 2027

Model Paper for ICAP Aptitude Test

How to run ICAP Sample Aptitude Test (SAT) Model paper
Access to ICAP Sample Aptitude Test (SAT) Model Paper

Queries

For queries email at scholarships@icap.org.pk or call at 042-111-000-422.