PEF and NUST Unite to Empower Students Through Scholarships

Professional Education Foundation (PEF), a charitable organization, recently partnered with NUST to host a fundraising event at the NUST Main Campus, Islamabad, on February 11, 2025. Themed Rahbar-e-Taraqqi-o-Kamal, the event highlighted a shared commitment to nation-building through the advancement of student education. It brought together esteemed philanthropists, donor organizations, and corporate leaders, all united in their support for empowering students through scholarships. The evening featured an exclusive networking dinner, followed by a mesmerizing Qawwali performance, both generously sponsored by PEF.

The event commenced with an insightful by Ms. Arooba Gillani, Director Advancement & Head of Global Engagements, opened the event sharing the overview of NUST and scholarship ecosystem in place. Mr. Hafiz Ul Haq, Chairman PEF, shared the mutual vision of PEF aligned with NUST to propel national advancement through education. Dr. Rizwan Riaz, Pro-Rector for Research, Innovation & Commercialization (RIC), delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of industry-academia partnerships in fostering educational excellence.

Professional Education Foundation (PEF) joined hands with NUST to partially provide scholarships to need based students and has up till now supported 551 students. With continued partnerships and generous contributions, NUST and PEF remain committed to, empowering the next generation of leaders to achieve academic excellence and drive societal progress.