NED University Introduces Major Scholarship Initiative Worth Rs233 Million

Karachi: NED University of Engineering and Technology has unveiled a comprehensive scholarship program ranging from 20% to 100% for both current and newly admitted undergraduate students. The initiative, with a total budget of Rs233 million, aims to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder students’ educational pursuits.

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Approved by the university syndicate, the undergraduate fellowship program is named after notable national figures, including Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal, Liaquat Ali Khan, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, and Fatima Jinnah.

Dr. Sarosh Lodhi, Vice Chancellor of NED University, stated, “Students from Karachi Board, A-levels, and other boards will be eligible for 100% scholarships proportionally. Scholarships will be awarded to 2,900 new students, including 1,500 from Karachi Board, 300 from A-levels, and 60 from Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas boards.”

Top-ranking students from various educational boards will receive significant scholarships: the Jinnah Merit Fellowship covers 100% of tuition and examination fees for the top 50 students, while subsequent ranks receive varying scholarship percentages. Additionally, top three students in each program, based on CGPA, will receive fellowships covering up to 100% of tuition fees.

The initiative, described as unprecedented in Pakistan’s higher education sector, adds to an existing Rs200 million scholarship scheme, further demonstrating NED University’s commitment to accessible education.

List of NED Scholarships

For details visit: NEDU

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