A total of 158 students from various departments at the University of Sargodha (UoS) have received scholarships worth PKR 1.784 million under the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship Programme. The scholarship award ceremony was organized by the Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) at UoS in collaboration with the Student Financial Aid Office, the Directorate of Academics, and the Confucius Institute (CI), as reported by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday.
Merit and Need-Based Awards
The scholarships were distributed based on merit and financial need, reflecting the program's commitment to promoting academic excellence and access to education. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas stated that the scholarship program demonstrates the shared commitment of Pakistan and China to advancing educational equity and youth empowerment. He emphasized that education serves as a powerful bridge between nations and plays a vital role in fostering mutual understanding, innovation, and sustainable development.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prof. Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Director of PICS and Host Director of the Confucius Institute at the university, highlighted the role of educational cooperation in strengthening Pakistan-China relations. He noted that these efforts have significantly contributed to fostering greater mutual understanding and strengthening institutional as well as people-to-people linkages between the two countries. Dr. Awan also announced that approximately PKR 7 million in funding has already been secured from the Chinese Embassy and the Consulate General of China in Lahore for the next scholarship cohort.
Students who received scholarship certificates and awards welcomed the financial assistance, stating that the program will help ease educational expenses and motivate them to continue striving for academic excellence.
