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PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur launched scholarships under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation for students enrolled in higher educational institutions to promote higher education in the province.

In this regard, ceremony was held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Peshawar, attended by Provincial Minister for Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi, Secretary for Higher Education Kamran Ahmad Afridi, Managing Director of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation Zarif-ul-Maani, and other officials.

According to details, the scholarship program will provide scholarships to 204 students based on merit and in-affordability. The initiative will cost Rs 20 million during the current fiscal year. Through these scholarships, students from the province will be able to get free education in different higher educational institutions across the country.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also announced special scholarships for students from backward districts of the province.

He stated that the provincial government would provide an additional amount of Rs 100 million as seed money for this purpose. This will enhance the scholarship seed money from Rs 300 million to Rs 400 million.

The additional Rs 100 million will be exclusively allocated for scholarships for students from underprivileged areas.

In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized that the promoting education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa one of the top priority of the incumbent provincial government, adding that government is spending huge resources for the purpose.

He stated that the seed money for the Chief Minister’s Education Endowment Fund has also been enhanced from Rs 1.2 billion to Rs 2.4 billion, while a separate fund of Rs 2 billion has been established for the Education Card in the province.

He assured that resources will be provided on a priority basis for the education of talented and deserving students, ensuring that no child is deprived of education due to financial constraints.

Later, the 41st meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, where various agenda items were discussed and approved.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

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Zain Feb 01, 2025 05:24pm
That is right opportunity
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Abdullah Feb 02, 2025 12:18pm
Salam walikum Please Add me Scholarship Test
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Syed Shahab ali Feb 02, 2025 01:54pm
Great job by CM sb
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Mohsin Feb 02, 2025 03:47pm
How to apply?
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Abdul Kabeer Feb 02, 2025 04:24pm
Thats good opportunity for talented students
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Tufail Ahmad Feb 02, 2025 10:37pm
My wish I achieve higher education.
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Atta Illahi Feb 03, 2025 12:35pm
How to apply Where is scholarship website link for applying
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Ahmed Feb 04, 2025 11:47pm
How to apply for scholarship?
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Abubkar sadiq Feb 05, 2025 08:25pm
I want to get my higher education but i have much problem of mony so please give me scholarship to make my future bright and also confirme me .How to apply for these schlorship
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Wahid Iqbal Feb 06, 2025 12:44am
@Mohsin , yes of course bro there is no details but they are just posting here to get engaging ????
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Arifullah Feb 07, 2025 08:20pm
Yes
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