LAHORE, Mar 02 (APP): Punjab University (PU) on Monday acknowledged the generous support of the Qasim Ali Shah Foundation (QASF) for providing scholarships worth over Rs55 million to its deserving students, as 107 students are currently benefiting from monthly stipends under the “Taleem Mumkin Scholarship Program.”
According to a university’s press release, at a special ceremony held at the university, renowned motivational speaker and educationist Qasim Ali Shah, Director PU Planning & Development Prof Dr Hafiz Anwaar Asghar and students were present.
Addressing the gathering, Qasim Ali Shah said that established in 2017, QASF is a non-profit organization committed to grooming youth through personal development, leadership training and motivational learning opportunities. He said the foundation believes in the immense potential of young people and focuses on capacity building, self-motivation and skill development to prepare future leaders for the betterment of society and Pakistan.
He said that under the ongoing collaboration from March 2025 to February 2026, 107 PU students are receiving a monthly stipend of Rs10,000 each. By December 2025, a cumulative amount of Rs9.33 million had been disbursed to the current batch. Overall, from January 2021 to December 2025, the foundation provided scholarships worth Rs55.13 million to PU students.
He added that so far the Taleem Mumkin Scholarship Program has supported 304 students, including 197 graduates, ensuring continuity of education for deserving students through sustained financial assistance.
Speaking on the occasion, Director P&D Prof Dr Hafiz Anwaar Asghar presented the portfolio of the Student Financial Aid Office and said the selection process is conducted strictly on fair, transparent and merit-based criteria. He shared that interviews of more than 20,000 applicants have been conducted over time, many belonging to remote and underprivileged areas of Pakistan.
He appreciated QASF’s voluntary services for student development and extended a vote of thanks to Qasim Ali Shah on behalf of the university. Success stories of scholarship recipients were also shared to highlight the transformative impact of financial support.
Later, Qasim Ali Shah visited the office of Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, who expressed gratitude for the foundation’s continued partnership in supporting deserving students.