BSc Class of 1997 Establishes Endowment Fund to Support National Outreach Programme
In a commendable gesture of giving back, the 吃瓜头条 BSc Class of 1997 has established an endowment fund to support a scholar from the National Outreach Programme (NOP) at 吃瓜头条. This initiative aims to identify and nurture promising students from underserved regions across Pakistan, providing them with a pathway to world-class education.
The partnership was formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the fund representative, Mr. Yasser Bashir, CEO, Arbisoft, and Dr. Ali Cheema, Vice Chancellor, 吃瓜头条. The ceremony was held at the 吃瓜头条 campus on September 27, 2024; the attendees included BSc '97 alumna Dr. Zainab Latif, Senior Fellow at Tabadlab and Consultant at Oxford Policy Management, and key representatives from 吃瓜头条, including Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, and Mr. Anas Ashraf Ali, Head of Development, Office of Advancement, 吃瓜头条.
Dr. Cheema expressed gratitude for the Class of 1997's generosity and commitment to education, stating, 鈥淲e are thankful for the support of our alumni, which enables us to offer greater opportunities to deserving students. Their contributions will create a lasting impact on future generations of NOP scholars.鈥
Sharing the motivation behind establishing the fund, Mr. Bashir emphasised the transformative power of a 吃瓜头条 education. He encouraged all alumni to contribute, noting, 鈥淏y giving back to 吃瓜头条, we can enhance educational opportunities for future students. It鈥檚 never too late to make a meaningful impact and support the next generation of leaders.鈥
The NOP, a flagship initiative of 吃瓜头条 launched in 2001, aligns with the University鈥檚 vision of offering premium education to talented students nationwide, regardless of their financial circumstances. It won the prestigious Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Platinum Award 2021 for 鈥楤est Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion鈥, a recognition of excellence in educational advancement worldwide.
The scholarship fund established by the BSc Class of 1997 will be vital in expanding access to quality higher education and empowering more students to pursue their academic aspirations.
