AIOU Awards Financial Assistance to Students

ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT):Allama Iqbal Open University has awarded final project grants to 31 students and merit-based scholarships to 175 students of BS, MS and PhD programmes of Spring 2024 semester. A ceremony was held yesterday at the university’s main campus, presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood. In his address, Dr. Nasir Mahmood stated, “The university is committed to providing quality education as well as financial assistance to ensure that no child in Pakistan is deprived of education.” He highlighted the university’s financial assistance schemes, including merit-based scholarships, need-based support, earn-to-learn programs, final year project grants, and free education for students from Balochistan, FATA, and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood also noted that over the past two years, the university has allocated 120 million PKR to these schemes, benefiting more than 200,000 students.
Dr. Irshad Ahmad Arshad, Chairman of ASSF, praised the students’ hard work and dedication. He reaffirmed that the Open University is committed to bringing quality education to the students’ doorsteps, a commitment that has been recognized internationally.
The event was organized by the Directorate of Students Affairs. The Vice-Chancellor not only encouraged the students but also assured them that whenever there is a need for achieving the noble goal of education, the Open University will be at the forefront in providing both financial support and an excellent environment. He commended the dedication of the Directorate of Students Affairs team and congratulated them on organizing a successful ceremony. The event concluded with the Vice-Chancellor distributing awards to the students and expressing gratitude to the guests and participants. The ceremony was attended by deans, principal officers, faculty members, students, and their parents.