In a bid to recognize and support diligent and capable students from the province, the Punjab government has unveiled the ‘Punjab Chief Minister International Scholarship Programme’, as reported on Wednesday.

Officials involved in the initiative have revealed that an allocation of Rs26 billion will be dedicated to the program.

This funding will facilitate scholarships for students aspiring to pursue master’s and PhD degrees at leading universities worldwide.

The program is set to commence officially in the upcoming financial year, with an initial budget allocation of Rs. 5 billion earmarked for this purpose in the next fiscal year’s budget.

Source: Pro Pakistani