When money is tight at home, school costs are often the first pressure a family feels, and children can drop out quietly. The Benazir Taleemi Wazaif programme tries to stop that. It pays a quarterly stipend to school-going children of Benazir Kafaalat beneficiary families, so parents have a clear reason to keep their children enrolled and attending school.
This guide explains who qualifies, how much is paid at each level, the attendance rule, and how to enrol. It is not a general scholarship for every student. Only children of active BISP Kafaalat families can qualify, and every child must meet the age, admission, and attendance conditions.
What Is Benazir Taleemi Wazaif?
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif is a conditional cash transfer programme run by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). “Conditional” means the payment depends on the child staying in school and attending regularly.
The programme covers children from primary school through higher secondary school, from Class 1 to Class 12. Payments are made every three months, after school attendance is verified. Girls receive a slightly higher stipend at every level, as a deliberate policy to encourage girls’ enrolment.
Run by: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
For: Children of active BISP Kafaalat beneficiaries
Levels: Primary to higher secondary (Class 1–12)
Payment: Quarterly, after attendance verification
Stipend Amounts by Level
After the increase of Rs 500 per student reported in February 2026, the quarterly stipend structure is:
Level
Boys per quarter
Girls per quarter
Primary
Rs 2,500
Rs 3,000
Secondary
Rs 3,500
Rs 4,000
Higher secondary
Rs 4,500
Rs 5,000
In addition, a girl who completes primary education receives a one-time graduation bonus of Rs 3,000. Older guides still show lower amounts, so use the updated figures above and confirm the current rates on the official BISP information before quoting them to others.
Kafaalat family: The child’s mother must be an active BISP Kafaalat beneficiary.
School admission: The child must be admitted to a recognised school or college.
Age limits: Primary: 4 to 12 years; secondary: 8 to 18 years; higher secondary: 13 to 22 years.
Attendance: At least 70% attendance in the quarter, verified through the school.
B-Form: The child must have a valid B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) from NADRA.
If the mother is not a Kafaalat beneficiary, the child cannot enrol in Taleemi Wazaif, even if the family is poor. In that case, the first step is to check Kafaalat eligibility separately through the official 8171 service.
How to Enrol Your Child
Enrolment is done in person, not by a random online form. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office with the mother’s CNIC, the child’s B-Form, and the school admission proof.
Step 2: Complete the Taleemi Wazaif enrolment form for the child, with the correct school and class details.
Step 3: Make sure the school records the child’s attendance correctly, because payments depend on the 70% rule.
Step 4: Check household eligibility on the official 8171 portal, and send the mother’s CNIC by SMS to 8171 only through the official service.
The official BISP website is bisp.gov.pk. Do not share your CNIC with agents or unofficial websites that promise enrolment for a fee. Enrolment through BISP is free.
Why Payments Stop
Low attendance: If attendance falls below 70% in a quarter, that quarter’s payment can stop.
School change not updated: If the child changes school and the new school is not updated in the record, verification fails.
Inactive Kafaalat status: If the mother’s Kafaalat status becomes inactive, the child’s stipend is affected too.
Wrong documents: A missing or incorrect B-Form delays enrolment, so check it before visiting the office.
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif pays Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000 per quarter, depending on level and gender, plus a Rs 3,000 bonus for girls completing primary school, to children of active BISP Kafaalat families who stay in school with at least 70% attendance. Parents should enrol in person at a BISP Tehsil Office with the mother’s CNIC, the child’s B-Form, and school proof, keep attendance strong, and check status only through the official 8171 service and BISP website.
FAQs
Can any student apply for Taleemi Wazaif? No. Only children of active BISP Kafaalat beneficiaries can qualify.
What attendance is required? At least 70% school attendance per quarter.
How are payments made? Quarterly, after school attendance is verified.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
