10 public varsities get 1,000 Google scholarships

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasised the importance of youth embracing Information Technology (IT) to secure employment in today's digital world.

"The diverse range of skills and certifications available in the IT sector, empower individuals to earn a livelihood from home," he said while speaking at a meeting before signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tech Valley and 10 public sector universities at the CM House.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Sindh Prof. Tariq Rafi, Secretary of Information Technology Noor Samoo, Secretary of Universities & Boards Abbas Baloch, vice-chancellors of the participating universities, Google Education Consultant Umar Farooq, and CEO of Tech Valley, Umar Farooq.

Murad said, "It's essential for our youth and children to develop skills in e-marketing, AI, animation, web designing, and other technologies." He said that these abilities would empower them to be self-sufficient and competitive in the global market.

The CM was briefed on deploying Google Chromebooks in educational institutions across the province. The Chromebooks, known for their lightweight design, long battery life, and user-friendly management, are expected to significantly enhance the learning experience. Half of these scholarships are allocated to female students.

The universities participating in the programme include, NED University, Dawood University, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Allah Bux Soomro University of Art, Jamshoro, Government College University Hyderabad, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Quaid-e-Awam University, Nawabshah, Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur, Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage, Rohri, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Larkana.