Opening fresh doors for Pakistani young, the Oxford Pakistan Programme scholarships represent a major achievement at its recent funding event at Lady Margaret Hall. The project is expanding its goal of academic greatness and access by means of over £100,000 already contributed to its endowment fund and promises for three new scholarships.
The highlight of the evening was a touching statement from Interloop Ltd, Pakistan’s top textile exporter. Representing Musadaq Zulqarnain, the firm promised to sponsor an yearly scholarship for three years running—a motivating gesture that emphasizes the part the private sector plays in education.
New Scholarships Strengthen Oxford Pakistan Programme’s Vision
Stepping up to completely support postgraduate scholarships for the following five years, British Pakistani philanthropists Munir Hussain and Aneel Musarrat added momentum. Their assistance enables pupils from underprivileged areas in Pakistan to study subjects like computer science, theoretical physics, genome medicine, and mathematics at Oxford University.
This year’s gala gathered a remarkable group of professors, businesspeople, and supporters. Oxford grads and cofounders of Haruko, fintech trailblazers Dr. Omer Suleman and Shamyl Malik, supported the occasion.
British Pakistani Donors Back Oxford Scholarships for Pakistani Students
Supporting the Oxford Pakistan Programme’s long-term viability, Professor Sarwar Khawaja gave £100,000 to help to increase its endowment fund. These funds are essential for guaranteeing that more intelligent people from Balochistan, South Punjab, and Sindh have access to topnotch education.
Since its launch, OPP has awarded close to £1 million in funding to 52 deserving students. The programme’s founders emphasized the need for educational development in Pakistan, particularly given that over two-thirds of the population is under 30.
The new scholarships are more than financial aid—they are an investment in Pakistan’s future leaders.
