The Hajra & Zaheer Khan Scholarship
Founder & Executor: Menaab Zaheer Khan
In collaboration with The Samar Program
The Founder
Menaab Zaheer Khan is an environmentalist, animal welfare activist, zoo-keeper, and philanthropist. She is an impassioned advocate of the right to education regardless of background, income, class, or ethnicity. The Hajra & Zaheer Khan Scholarship is the realization of her vision to provide education for those talented and ambitious students of Pakistan who are held back by a lack of resources. Ms. Khan is based in the UK and Pakistan.
The Scholarship
The Hajra & Zaheer Khan Scholarship is a new scholars initiative in Pakistan aimed at breaking down
barriers for current Pakistani students-our home students-who are most likely to face challenges when
attending university. The initiative provides funding for students from disadvantaged social backgrounds
to
encourage them to develop their academic potential by giving them the opportunity to apply to any
Pakistani
university they aspire to study in, without being hindered by financial constraints*. The aim is to
support
them through to graduation and help them build brighter futures.
The scholarship will support
selected
students, who are either starting an undergraduate programme, or are currently enrolled in an
undergraduate
programme, for the full duration of their studies by paying their educational institution directly.
Eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
• You must be aged 18 or older.
• You must be a full-time undergraduate student at a recognized University. Any degree discipline is welcome.
• You must be a Pakistani student.
• You must self-identify as a student from an area of low higher education participation, low household income, or low socioeconomic status.
• You must provide complete evidence of the above.
Steps to apply
1. Download and complete the application form.
2. Email your application form and supporting documents to [email protected]
3. You should receive an email confirmation from the Adabistan Scholarship Support team confirming submission of your application, usually within 3 days.
Application process
Applications open in the Spring term of each year (Jan – Apr). Late applications are automatically deferred and processed in the next round.
As part of the application process, candidates will have to complete a short application form and
submit
the necessary supporting documents outlined in the checklist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited
for
an interview, and the final results will be communicated via email.
All successful candidates will receive full funding of their chosen undergraduate programme for the
duration of the coursework**.
*Students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship if they have been accepted into a top-ranking
college or university but cannot pursue the opportunity due to their financially disadvantaged
background.
**The continuation of the scholarship is subject to maintaining a 60% cumulative grade for each
successive academic term. The decision to continue the scholarship will be made after a full review of
academic progress and evaluation interview at each end-of-term.