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Islamabad: The recently held convocation ceremony of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi was a big day for the graduates who studied under the USAID Funded Merit and Needs-based Scholarship Programme of HEC.
A total of 36 students funded through this Programme were awarded degrees on the occasion, who are now in a position to secure good jobs to support their families.
It is worth mentioning that two of these students won gold medals, proving the point that many of talented young people can excel in all fields, if provided adequate financial support.
The scholarships under this programme are available in the fields of Agriculture and Business Administration at 11 participating universities. So far, 1440 scholarships have been awarded.
For more information, contact:
Aayesha Ikram
Director (Media)
Higher Education Commission
Sector H-9, Islamabad
Tel: 90402404, 90402412
Email: aikram@hec.gov.pk
Website: www.hec.gov.pk