Education

Govt announces scholarships for overseas Pakistanis

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ISLAMABAD: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation has announced educational scholarships for children and spouses of Pakistanis living abroad.

According to a private channel, students of intermediate, graduation, MBBS, BDS, engineering, and master’s or MS programs can apply under this scheme.

The applicant must have at least 60 percent marks or a 2.5 CGPA. The student’s parents or spouse must be registered members of OPF, and the monthly income should not exceed Rs 2 lakh.

An incentive package was introduced for Overseas Pakistanis, and civil awards were also announced. It is also important that the student is not receiving any other scholarship in this academic year.

Children of deceased registered members are also eligible under certain conditions. Candidates can download the form from the OPF website. The last date for submitting the form is April 30.

Staff Reporter

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