To support the families of overseas Pakistanis, a new scholarship program has been launched by the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation.
The aim of this program is to ease the financial burden of higher education on overseas Pakistanis.
The initiative will be under the Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF). The initiative will provide financial assistance to the spouses and children of overseas Pakistanis who are enrolled in intermediate, undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
According to the officials the scholarship will be covering a wide range of fields that include BDS, MBBS. Engineering and master’s level studies.
This will ensure broader access to quality education for the families of overseas Pakistanis.
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The scholarship will not be available to everyone. Applicants must have at least secured 60 per cent marks or a 2.5 CGPA in their most recent exams.
Also according to the eligibility criteria, a spouse or parent should also be a registered member of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation. The membership is granted after obtaining a Protector of Emigrants stamp.
Another condition of the program is the income threshold. To be a successful applicant the applicant’s family income should be less than Rs200,000 per month.
Also the candidates who are receiving any other kind of scholarships during the same academic year will also not be allowed to receive the scholarship.
The children of deceased OPF members according to the authorities can also apply under the special compassionate provisions.
The efforts by OPF to support Overseas Pakistanis are reflected by this initiative and ensure better educational opportunities for their families.
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