Forty Pakistani Scholars Shine with US Prestigious Scholarships

• The US awards scholarships to 40 Pakistani students affected by floods.
• Scholarships funded by USAID’s Merit and Needs-based Scholarship Program (MNBSP).
• Scholarships will enable students to pursue degrees at seven universities in Punjab.
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US Consul General Kristin Hawkins, in collaboration with Director General for Human Resource Development Aayesha Ikram from the Higher Education Commission and University of the Punjab Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, presented scholarships to 40 exceptional Pakistani undergraduate students.

These scholarships, facilitated by USAID’s Merit and Needs-based Scholarship Program (MNBSP), aim to assist students whose families were impacted by the devastating floods last year.

The scholarships will enable these students to pursue their degrees at seven different universities in Punjab.

Aayesha Ikram, the Director General for Human Resource Development at HEC, praised the United States for its steadfast support of higher education in Pakistan.

She emphasized that the Merit and Needs-based Scholarship Program (MNBSP), backed by USAID, allocates 50 percent of its scholarships to female students.

Ikram also highlighted the enduring positive impact of the U.S. government’s contributions to higher education, spanning an impressive 75-year legacy.

The USAID-funded MNBSP is a collaborative effort between HEC and 30 Pakistani universities, offering university scholarships to students pursuing degrees at selected Pakistani institutions.

These scholarships encompass tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and even a food stipend.

Since its establishment in 2004, the MNBSP has granted scholarships to over 6,000 outstanding students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across Pakistan.

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