OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS EDUCATION FUND (OPEF)

For the Children and Spouse of Overseas Pakistanis Studying in Pakistan

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development
Government of Pakistan

1. Introduction

The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has established the Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF) to financially support the children and spouses of Overseas Pakistanis pursuing education in public or private institutions across Pakistan.

This initiative aims to promote educational opportunities for families of Overseas Pakistanis and ensure that financial constraints do not hinder their academic progress.

2. Scholarship Coverage

Under the OPEF initiative, scholarships will be awarded to eligible candidates enrolled in the following academic programs:

• Intermediate or Equivalent Programs

• Undergraduate / Graduation Programs, including:

  • MBBS

  • BDS

  • Bachelor of Engineering

  • Other Bachelor’s Degree Programs

• Master’s / MS Programs (18 Years of Education)

3. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the OPEF scholarship:

1. Academic Performance

   • Minimum 60% marks or a CGPA of 2.5 in the last examination (SSC, HSSC, Graduation, or Master’s/MS).

   • Qualification must be from a recognized Board or HEC-recognized university.

2. Parent / Spouse Status

   • One parent (father or mother) or spouse (husband or wife) of the applicant must be a registered member of OPF.

3. Income Limit

   • The monthly income of the parent/spouse should be Rs. 200,000/- or less.

4. Other Scholarships

   • The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship during the same academic year.

4. Special Provisions

• Children of Deceased Overseas Pakistanis:
  Eligible to apply if the parent was a registered OPF member and passed away within three (03) years prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

• Spouses of Overseas Pakistanis:

  • Eligible subject to fulfillment of all eligibility criteria.

  • However, if any child of the same OPF member is already availing the OPEF scholarship, the spouse will not be eligible simultaneously.

5. How to Apply

Application Form:

• Downloadable from the OPF official website: www.opf.org.pk

• Can also be collected in person from the following OPF offices:

  • Head Office, Islamabad

  • Regional Offices: Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, and Mirpur (AJK)

6. Submission of Applications

• Complete application forms, along with all required documents, should be submitted by hand or sent via post to:

  Education Division, Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF)
  Head Office, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan

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