Scholarships being given to students from low-income group under PEEF: minister

Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan on Tuesday said that scholarships are being given to the brilliant students from low income background under Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF). He stated that outstanding students from Balochistan, KP, Sindh, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and FATA are also getting educational scholarships through PEEF.
In a function hosted by Forman Christian College for recognition of Punjab Education Endowment Fund, acknowledgement was made for monetary support provided by PEEF to FCCU's students. Since the inception of this programme, PEEF has given more than Rs 40 million in scholarships to approximately 300 FCCU students. Punjab Minister for School Education, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on the occasion stated that they have given monetary support through a transparent process. PEEF CEO Dr Kamran Shams, PEEF Vice Chairman Dr Amjad Saqib, FCCU Vice Rector Dr Joseph Jones and students were also present on the occasion.