Eligibility, Documents & Selection

Eligible Students

• Students enrolled in Primary, Middle or Secondary School.
• Students whose families cannot afford essential learning materials.
• Students attending a school verified by ZEF.
• Priority may be given to orphans, low-income families and students at risk of missing school because of financial hardship, where permitted by the sponsor.

Required Documents

1. Student’s B-Form or other available identification.
2. School ID or enrolment confirmation.
3. Parent/guardian CNIC, where available and required.
4. Short parent/guardian declaration of financial need.

ZEF Selection Method

• Verify school enrolment and the student’s need.
• Confirm which books and supplies are required.
• Check for duplicate assistance where practical.
• Prioritise the most deserving eligible students within the approved budget.
• Distribute kits through the school or an approved delivery process and obtain receipt confirmation.

Eligible Students

• Students enrolled or admitted to a recognised school.
• Families unable to pay the required education fees.
• Students whose requested fees fall within the sponsor’s approved coverage.
• Students meeting any additional sponsor requirements.

Required Documents

1. Student’s B-Form or identification, where applicable.
2. Parent/guardian CNIC, where available and required.
3. School enrolment certificate.
4. Official school fee voucher or fee statement.
5. Short financial-need declaration.

ZEF Selection Method

• Verify the student’s enrolment and outstanding fees directly with the school.
• Assess family need and the risk of interrupted education.
• Confirm the amount approved by the sponsor.
• Prefer direct payment to the school against an official voucher.
• Record the payment and obtain confirmation from the school.

Eligible Students

• Students admitted to or enrolled in an institution and programme accepted by the sponsor.
• Students meeting the sponsor’s academic requirements.
• Students demonstrating financial need for need-based scholarships.
• Applicants meeting any approved subject, location, gender or other programme conditions.

Required Documents

1. Student CNIC or B-Form, as applicable.
2. Parent/guardian CNIC, where required.
3. Admission letter or enrolment certificate.
4. Latest academic result card or transcript.
5. Official fee voucher or fee structure.
6. Parent/guardian income declaration and available supporting evidence.
7. Details of any existing scholarship or fee concession.

ZEF Selection Method

• Verify admission, academic record and fee requirements.
• Assess financial need and the student’s ability to continue education.
• Apply the sponsor’s published academic and eligibility criteria.
• Have the application reviewed and approved by authorised personnel.
• Notify the selected student and sponsor, pay approved expenses through the authorised route, and monitor progress according to the funding agreement.

Required Documents

1. Documents relevant to the requested assistance category.
2. School or institution enrolment confirmation.
3. Parent/guardian identification, where applicable.
4. Short explanation of the circumstances and support required.
5. Additional evidence only when necessary and permitted by the sponsor.

ZEF Selection Method

• Assess the student’s educational need and the barrier preventing participation.
• Verify the circumstances respectfully, without unnecessary or intrusive documentation.
• Apply the sponsor’s approved priority criteria.
• Refer the case for authorised review where exceptional assistance is requested.
• Record the decision and the assistance provided.