Sindh Talent Hunt Program 2027 Opens With Fully-Funded Scholarships at Sukkur IBA

Sukkur IBA University has opened applications for the Sindh Talent Hunt Program (STHP) 2027, one of the most generous undergraduate scholarship schemes in the province. If you are a recent intermediate graduate from Sindh with strong grades but limited finances, this is a direct route to a fully-funded four-year degree. The application deadline is October 29, 2026, and the admission test will be held on November 8, 2026.

The program works in two stages. First, 200 selected students complete a six-month foundation semester. Then, the top 100 performers from that group — those who score a minimum 2.2 CGPA — win a full scholarship covering their entire undergraduate degree at Sukkur IBA University’s main campus.

What the Scholarship Actually Covers

STHP is genuinely comprehensive. It is not a partial fee discount; it funds tuition, study materials, and living costs across both phases of the program.

Foundation Semester (Top 200 Students)

The six-month foundation phase is essentially a trial period. You study English, Mathematics, and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) to bridge the gap between intermediate board exams and university-level rigor.

Note that no free hostel is provided during the foundation semester; the living allowance is meant to cover rented accommodation near the campus.

Regular Degree Phase (Top 100 Students)

Students who hit the 2.2 CGPA mark in the foundation semester move into the regular degree program with the full scholarship package:

• 100% admission and tuition fee waiver for all four years (eight semesters)
• Monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 for the duration of the degree
• Free textbooks and learning materials

The funding stays active as long as you maintain the required academic standard. Drop below it, and the university can withdraw the scholarship.

Who Can Apply

Selection runs on a merit-cum-need basis — the program is designed for bright students who genuinely cannot afford higher education. The key eligibility conditions reported for the 2027 cycle are:

• Domicile: You must hold a valid Sindh domicile. The program is reserved for students from the province.
• Qualification: You should have passed your Intermediate (or equivalent) exams in 2024, 2025, or 2026 — recent graduates ready for university study.
• Financial need: Your family must demonstrate real financial constraints, backed by income documents.

The Admission Test: What to Expect

Before any documents are scrutinized, you must clear the Sukkur IBA Testing Service (STS) admission test — a 100-question MCQ paper with no negative marking:

Past guidance suggests a minimum of 25% overall is needed just to be considered, but scholarship selection goes to the very top scorers. In case of tied scores, the university reportedly compares combined Math and English marks first, then Math alone — so prioritizing the Math section is smart strategy. Calculators are not allowed, and the university enforces a strict zero-tolerance cheating policy, including a ban on mobile phones in the exam hall.

The test is held at multiple centers across the province — Sukkur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Naushahro Feroze — so pick the center you can reliably reach on the morning of November 8, 2026.

Degree Programs Available to Scholars

Winners of the full scholarship can enter a wide range of undergraduate programs at Sukkur IBA University, including BBA, BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Artificial Intelligence, BE Electrical Engineering (Power, Electronics, Telecommunication), BE Computer Systems Engineering, BS Mathematics (Data Science and Actuarial tracks), BS Accounting & Finance, BS Economics, B.Ed, and BS Media & Communication.

Sukkur IBA University is one of Pakistan’s better-known institutions for business and computing education — its business programs carry AACSB accreditation, and its computer science program holds the top “W” category from the National Computing Education Accreditation Council. That makes this scholarship a ticket into genuinely competitive degree programs, not just free seats anywhere.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the university’s admissions portal at applyadmission.iba-suk.edu.pk. Before you start, gather your documents:

• Your CNIC or B-Form, plus your father or guardian’s CNIC
• Valid Sindh domicile
• Matriculation and Intermediate certificates and mark sheets
• Family income proof (salary slip, pension slip, or income certificate)
• Paid electricity and Sui gas bills for the last three months
• Passport-sized photographs with a white background

Fill in your academic records exactly as they appear on your board transcripts — even a small typo can jeopardize your application. Submit before the October 29, 2026 deadline, print the confirmation slip, and bring it along with your original ID on test day.