Govt. of Punjab announces scholarship for Non-Muslim students i.e. Christians, Hindus, Sikh, Parsi & others studying in Schools from Matric to Higher Education to PHD belonging to minority groups may avail this scholarship. Fixed yearly stipend shall be given to the selected deserving students belonging to Minority Groups. Last date to apply for the scholarship is March 02, 2020.
Eligibility Criteria for Minorities Scholarships
Minority’s students who are the
regular student of the government institute are eligible for the scholarship.
Students who are studying in
Government institutes in Punjab or Federal Government institutes in Punjab
territory.
Students having domicile of the
Punjab.
Must have scored at least 50% marks
in the last examination.
Minorities groups Scholarship Stipend:
Degree program
|
Yearly Stipend
|
Professional education (MBBS,
DVM,BDS,B.Sc, P ham-D, Ph.D)
|
50,000/-
|
Postgraduate Level (M.A, M.Sc,
M.Com, MCS/MBA, M.Phil, LL.M etc)
|
35,000/-
|
B.A/B.Sc/B.B.A/B.Com(2&3
years degree & Honours le. 4 years degree) LLB
|
30,000/-
|
F.A/F.Sc/I.Com/A level/ DAE or
equivalent
|
20,000/-
|
Metric/O Level or Equivalent
|
10,000/-
|
This is definitely good news and certainly some relief to the
deprived Christian community in Punjab province. On behalf of Christians in
Punjab we’re thankful to Govt. of Pakistan & Punjab for realizing this need
to uplift deprived communities and addressing the situation of religious
minorities especially Christians in Pakistan who are deliberately pushed and
steered towards becoming the lowest segment of society.
Similar to this initiative we now expect & demand from
Govt. of Pakistan to replicate this education support for religious minorities
in other three provinces as well i.e. KPK, Sindh & Balochistan. Additionally we need practical measures of
harmony and suitable working environment for educated Christians serving in
Govt. & Private sectors as well.
National & Provincial level Department of Religious
Affairs & Harmony must initiate practical measures to eliminate
discriminatory hatred against Christians & Hindus who are addressed &
believed as untouchables, as well provide suitable social environment to a
common citizen belonging to religious minorities during day to day affairs for
survival in difficult economic situation.
So far this education support program for religious
minorities is more than welcome and much needed. Hopefully other key issues
shall be addressed & resolved as well. For this one, Pakistan Zindabaad!
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