New Schedule for Scholarship Distribution : Good News for Families Waiting for Funds
Today, we have great news for families waiting for educational scholarships. Scholarships for October, November, and December will now be distributed. This is a relief for families whose children’s verification was incomplete, preventing them from receiving their payments.
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New Schedule for Scholarship Distribution
A new strategy has been adopted to distribute scholarships across Pakistan. The education department has held multiple meetings to ensure all eligible children receive their payments. The verification process for pending cases has now been expedited.
Areas Where Scholarship Payments Were Delayed
Due to delays in verification, scholarship payments were halted in the following areas:
- Punjab: Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Muzaffarabad, D.G. Khan
- Sindh: Karachi, Malir, Harpura, Badin
- Balochistan: Quetta, Hudar, and some other districts
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Garam Kart
- Other Regions: Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan
Children in these areas received either partial or no scholarships due to verification issues. However, this process is now being completed, and students are expected to receive their pending payments for nine months.
Scholarship Payment Dates and Amounts
Scholarship distribution will begin on March 17-18, and the verification process will be completed by March 15.
- Families who received payments until September will get three months’ scholarships (October, November, December).
- Families who did not receive scholarships until September will receive payments for the full nine months.
- Some areas will receive six months’ scholarships as well.
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What You Need to Do
If your child’s scholarship is pending, ensure the following steps:
- Update NADRA Records: If your CNIC (National ID Card) has expired, renew it as soon as possible.
- Get School Verification: If your child has changed schools, update their data at the new school.
- Resolve Biometric Issues: If there is an issue with fingerprints or other biometric data, visit the relevant office to fix it.
- Complete Verification by June 30 to avoid future delays.
Conclusion
Educational scholarships are now being restored in various regions of Pakistan. Children who missed their payments will receive their full pending amounts. To ensure your child receives their scholarship, complete all necessary verifications as soon as possible. The government has sped up the process, and payments will start in March.