Federal Funds: Scholarships for teachers’ children

ISLAMABAD: Scholarships for the children of in-service, retired and deceased federal government teachers have been announced. Hundreds of teachers, their children and students submitted applications for the National Education Foundation (NEF) scholarships. The scholarship is available to one child of a serving federal teacher, and two children of retired or deceased teachers. Children must have at least 60 per cent marks to be eligible. NEF Assistant Director (Accounts) Sonia Aslam said nearly Rs5 million in funds have been utilised for scholarships in 2014, adding that the fund for this year will be finalised after the selection of all eligible students. She said the programme aims to promote gender-sensitive education in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, with a special focus on disadvantaged communities, female students, welfare activities and scholarships for federal educationists, and assistance to widows of teachers. The last date for applications is August 31.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 30^th, 2015.