Scholarships for Pakistani students at the Oxford University [APPLY]

The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has launched a new initiative regarding education and public diplomacy. The initiative is titled the Oxford Pakistan program (OPP), which aims to promote various Pakistan-related activities at the University of Oxford.

A University of Oxford official took to Twitter to issue a statement on this matter. He said:

The program will include scholarships for graduate students, visiting fellowships for Pakistani faculty members, and special lectures on Pakistan. The OPP has drawn strong support from the University of Oxford, the High Commission for Pakistan in London, and the British High Commission in Islamabad.

About the Program

The Oxford Pakistan Program is spearheaded by Pakistani students, academics, and the alumni of Oxford University. Reports state that the OPP is the brainchild of the University of Oxford Professor Adeel Malik, Lecturer in Material Science, Dr. Talha J Pirzada, and Trainee Lawyer at Travers Smith Haroon Zaman.

The initiative has been launched to establish a framework for support, scholarships, and facilitation for students from Pakistan for academic and research pursuits in the world-renowned University. In addition to promoting Pakistan-centric research, the program will also sponsor a lecture series on eastern philosophy.

According to media reports, the program has raised pledges of over £500,000 from Pakistani business people and other key members of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK.

While the Oxford Pakistan program is an excellent opportunity for Pakistani students to fulfill their higher studies dreams, most students do not know of its existence. We hope that this article brought you face to face with a significant scholarship opportunity to brighten your prospects.

Delighted to announce the launch of Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP), a major new initiative on education and public diplomacy at @UniofOxford

OPP will generate scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students & consolidate Pakistan-related academic activities @oxfordgiving pic.twitter.com/sy5FOqNmXz

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

Launch of the Program

The initiative was launched at a high-profile event in London at Pakistan’s embassy. The key attendees included the High Commission for Pakistan in London and the British High Commission in Islamabad. The event was also attended by several distinguished academicians from Oxford, including approximately 21 professors and fellows, principals, and heads of Oxford Colleges.

The senior members of the university expressed their strong support for the new initiative in Pakistan. They said that this initiative would help consolidate Pakistan-related academic activities and facilitate access to underrepresented communities.

Here is a Twitter thread sharing some highlights of the launch event:

2/ Around 21 Professors and Fellows were in attendance, including four Principals and Heads of Oxford Colleges.@arusbridger, former editor of @Guardian and current editor of @prospect_uk offered strong words of support pic.twitter.com/f0FDWPaZ6K

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

4/ In his keynote speech, Syed Babar Ali termed this as a historic effort, the first of its kind, that will unlock huge opportunities for Pakistani scholars. @LifeAtLUMS pic.twitter.com/vZGVm0KDS3

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

6/ Businessmen and professionals from UK and Pakistan pledged around half a million British pounds for the first phase of OPP for next 5 years.

Syed Sheheryar Ali, the Executive Director of @Treet_Tweet announced an annual graduate scholarship pic.twitter.com/6cyZbDUmMC

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

8/ @HamidMIsmail Director Ismail Industries, highlighted the need for the Pakistani business community to project Pakistan’s true diversity in academia. He will support the visit of one faculty member from a public sector university in Pakistan to Oxford every year. @MiftahIsmail pic.twitter.com/4n6CFxiikt

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

10/ Dr Tariq Zaman, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Cromwell Hospital in London and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, announced the launch of annual graduate scholarship for deserving Pakistani and British Pakistani students. pic.twitter.com/vkEMUteeCd

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

12/ The campaign for a second Rhodes Scholarship for Pakistan was also launched through the OPP platform by Mohammad Khaishgi, Chief Operating Officer of TRG Global @rhodes_trust pic.twitter.com/OJqRfjVXzA

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

14/ H.E. @CTurnerFCDO , British High Commissioner to Pakistan, described the OPP as a milestone in strengthening academic linkages between the UK and Pakistan. He said that the 1.6 million British Pakistani community is a living bridge between the UK and Pakistan @ukinpakistan pic.twitter.com/6JVjfZo9rC

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

16/ The OPP is a labour of love & an example of what good teamwork can produce. Watch this space for more updates and subscribe to OPP Youtube channelhttps://t.co/ZHssZeChrn@saqib_minahil pic.twitter.com/tvBVP3bAHF

— Adeel Malik (@AdeelMalikOx) October 3, 2021

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