Australian university announces scholarships for Pakistan

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Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has extended its most prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship for Pakistan.

The Pakistan High Commission said in a statement that for the first time, an Australian university has offered such scholarships for Pakistan.

The programme is aimed at inspiring a new generation of young, passionate leaders and providing them with the knowledge, skills, and worldviews to be future leaders. Two Pakistani students will be awarded the scholarship every year, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission – Canberra.

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The Scholarship was launched at a momentous ceremony by the High Commissioner for Pakistan to Australia, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri together with the Vice-Chancellor and President of the UOW, Professor Patricia M. Davidson and former Captain of the Australian Cricket team and Global Brand Ambassador of the UOW, Adam Gilchrist.

Speaking at the occasion, the High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri thanked the University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor for extending the Leadership Scholarship to Pakistan.

Commending the initiative, he stated, “I am sure these scholarships will provide a tremendous opportunity for outstanding emerging leaders from Pakistan to study at one of Australia’s top universities.”

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Highlighting the significance of the programme, Chaudhri observed, “This initiative will not only enable our future leaders to develop academically and professionally but also experience diverse Australian culture and build lasting positive relationships with Australia”.

Related: Switzerland announces scholarships for Pakistani students

Emphasizing the robust education sector cooperation between Pakistan and Australia, he stated, “Pakistan and Australia enjoy excellent bilateral relations with strong education sector cooperation. Currently, more than 27,000 Pakistani students are enrolled in various Australian universities, with approximately 1,000 of them studying at the UOW”.

Describing the youth as Pakistan’s greatest national asset, the high commissioner thanked the renowned Australian university for being an invaluable partner in its human resource development efforts.

Speaking at the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Patricia Davidson, said, “We are proud to extend the reach of our Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship program to Pakistan. This initiative aligns with our vision of creating a brighter future through education.”

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In his remarks, Adam Gilchrist said, “I’m excited to be a part of this expansion. These scholarships will empower talented students from Pakistan to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world.”

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The High Commission will continue its engagement with major Australian universities to create more opportunities for Pakistani students and further strengthen education sector cooperation between Pakistan and Australia.



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