FCCU To Provide Rs,241million Scholarships 
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FCCU To Provide Rs241million Scholarships 

PAKISTAN:  The long awaited Financial Aid programme at Forman Christian College and university facilitates successful academic pursuits of financially deserving students. In the academic year 2021-22, FCCU provided scholarships of more than Rs241 million to 1,914 students.

The FCCU in a Press release issued said that the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the unstable economic situation in Pakistan has destabilised households across the country.

It not only suffered the citizens but it severely increased the cost of living and decreased the real incomes and a global economic downturn are some of the factors that may affect accessibility to higher education.

Keeping in view the situation, FCCU decided that the need of the time to provide youths with affordable and quality education to ensure that they play their role in national development and economic growth of Pakistan.

The press release said under the leadership of Dr Jonathan S Addleton, Rector FCCU, the University is strongly following its mission to impart quality of education and extend financial assistance to the deserving students.

“To impart, create and disseminate knowledge and to develop informed, ethical and responsible citizens who are prepared and committed to learn, lead and serve; persons who exemplify the FCCU motto, “By love serve one another”.the release said.

As per the press release, there were several streams of donations which include the scholarship Fund, endowment Fund, named Scholarships & endowments, Zakat fund, minority student scholarships, scholarships for women, scholarships for hostel students etc. 

These streams were a major source of supporting the underprivileged and disadvantaged students from poor families. 

It may be important to mention that the university awards financial assistance to recipients on a non-discriminatory and equal opportunity basis.

Scholarships are made possible through the generous contributions of our donors composed of alumni and friends, corporations, foundations, government organisations, etc. 

The press release said FCCU was obliged to all its donors for their generosity. 

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