ISLAMABAD: Oxford University has agreed to offer scholarships to students from Balochistan through the Benazir Scholarship Program.
The agreement was signed between Oxford University and the Balochistan government, with Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti and Malala Yousafzai, the global ambassador for girls’ education, present.
According to a statement released by the press secretary to the chief minister of Balochistan, talented students from Balochistan will be granted full scholarships to pursue higher education at Oxford University, recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, through this program.
The program’s objective is to grant access to quality education and empower the youth of Balochistan.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said, “We are proud to provide our students with the opportunity to study at Oxford University, where Benazir Bhutto and other great leaders have studied.
“Education is key to unlocking the potential of our youth, and we are committed to providing them with the best opportunities,” Bugti added.
It marks another significant achievement by the current PPP government, which is working diligently under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Bugti commented.
