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Gwadar University Hosts Awareness Session on Balochistan-FATA Scholarships

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The University of Gwadar, in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, organized an awareness session on the Balochistan-FATA Scholarships (Phase IV) on October 17, 2025. The session aimed to inform university students about scholarship opportunities designed to promote higher education among youth from Balochistan and the erstwhile FATA regions. A large number of students, faculty members, and university officials attended the session. The HEC delegation, including Mr. Behram Jan (Project Director), Mr. Muhammad Afzal (Assistant Director), and Mr. Noorullah Khan (Private Secretary), briefed participants on the objectives of the scholarship, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and financial benefits. Director of Financial Aid Mr. Ubaid Ali emphasized the importance of such initiatives in empowering students from marginalized regions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the University of Gwadar co-organized an awareness session on the Balochistan-FATA Scholarships (Phase IV) for university students.
  • The session aimed to promote higher education among youth from Balochistan and the erstwhile FATA regions.
  • A HEC delegation, including Mr. Behram Jan, Mr. Muhammad Afzal, and Mr. Noorullah Khan, briefed participants on scholarship objectives, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and financial benefits.
  • The Balochistan-FATA Scholarship is a flagship initiative aimed at providing equal access to higher education for talented students from marginalized areas.
  • Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Vice Chancellor of the University of Gwadar, lauded HEC's efforts to promote education in underdeveloped regions and reaffirmed the university's commitment to strengthening academic collaboration.

Statistics:

  • The HEC Balochistan-FATA Scholarship Program aims to enable talented students from marginalized areas to play a meaningful role in socio-economic development.
  • The scholarship provides tuition coverage, monthly stipends, and other academic allowances to deserving students.
  • The program is a flagship initiative designed to promote equal access to higher education for youth from Balochistan and the erstwhile FATA regions.

Sources:

  • University of Gwadar, Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, and the Balochistan-FATA Scholarship Program press release (date: October 17, 2025)

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