The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the International College of Excellence (ICE) Pakistan to provide 100 per cent tuition fee scholarships to talented and deserving Pakistani students and teachers, expanding access to internationally recognised higher education and professional development opportunities.
PMYP, ICE sign pact for 100% tuition scholarships
ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the International College of Excellence (ICE) Pakistan to provide 100 per cent tuition fee scholarships to talented and deserving Pakistani students and teachers, expanding access to internationally recognised higher education and professional development opportunities.
The agreement was signed at the Prime Minister’s Office during a meeting chaired by PMYP Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan.
The initiative aims to promote academic excellence, enhance professional skills and improve career prospects among young people through merit-based scholarships covering the full tuition fees for the standard duration of respective programmes.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan and attended by ICE Chief Executive Officer Usman Akram, PMYP Director General Dr Syed Shahbaz Shamsi and representatives of both organisations.
Under the collaboration, scholarships will be awarded through a transparent, merit based selection process, enabling talented and deserving students and teachers to pursue internationally recognised academic qualifications and professional development programmes.
Beyond scholarships, the partnership will also facilitate cooperation in career counselling, skills development, internships, international academic activities and professional training opportunities for teachers.
ICE is a transnational education institution offering foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in partnership with leading UK awarding bodies and universities, with a focus on developing globally competitive graduates.
Speaking on the occasion, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan appreciated the partnership and stressed the importance of providing Pakistani youth with access to quality education, professional skills and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Usman Akram reaffirmed ICE’s commitment to supporting talented Pakistani students through international-standard education, merit-based scholarships and professional development opportunities.
The collaboration is aligned with PMYP’s 4Es framework of Education, Employment, Engagement and Environment, aimed at empowering young people and strengthening the country’s human capital.
