Zewar-e-Taleem Program Scholarships
The Punjab Government has reintroduced the Zewar-e-Taleem Program, offering scholarships to female students. The registration campaign has begun in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Unit (PMUI), Punjab Education Department, Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), and the Bank of Punjab. Under this program, female students from grades 6 to 10 will receive a monthly scholarship.
Scholarship Details
- Each female student will receive PKR 1,000 per month.
- Eligibility: Students must maintain an attendance rate of 80% or above.
Registration Centers
- Registration centers have been established in 206 schools across 16 districts, where representatives from the Bank of Punjab will assist in the registration process.
How to Register
- Visit the designated school or registration center.
- Representatives from the Bank of Punjab will assist with the registration.
- After registration, check your eligibility through the Punjab Social Protection Authority’s website (pspa.punjab.gov.pk) or by calling the helpline 1221.
How to Receive the Scholarship
- Parents or guardians who register the student will be responsible for collecting the scholarship.
- The amount can be withdrawn via biometric verification using the guardian’s CNIC and registered mobile number at nearby agents.
- The scholarship can also be accessed through HBL Konnect, Alpha Pay, or Omni Pay services.
Eligible Districts
This program is implemented in the following 16 districts of Punjab:
- Bahawalnagar
- Bahawalpur
- Bhakkar
- Chiniot
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Jhang
- Kasur
- Khanewal
- Kot Addu
- Layyah
- Lodhran
- Muzaffargarh
- Okara
- Pakpattan
- Rajanpur
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Vehari
Required Documents for Registration
- Student’s B-Form.
- Guardian/Parent’s CNIC.
- School verification certificate.
- Passport-size photographs (usually two).
- Proof of poverty or BISP registration (if available).
Eligibility Criteria
- Only female students from government schools studying in grades 6 to 10 are eligible.
- The student must have an attendance rate of 80% or above.
- The student must belong to one of the 16 listed districts.
- This program is aimed at families with low income or living below the poverty line.
Conclusion
The Zewar-e-Taleem Program is a significant initiative by the Punjab Government to support deserving female students. This scholarship not only encourages students to continue their education but also provides financial relief to underprivileged families.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, make sure to register for this program. The registration process is simple, and with the collaboration of the Punjab Social Protection Authority and the Bank of Punjab, receiving the scholarship has been made secure and convenient.a
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Zewar-e-Taleem Program?
It is a scholarship program for female students in grades 6 to 10, offering PKR 1,000 per month to deserving students.
Q2: Who is eligible?
Students enrolled in government schools with at least 80% attendance, belonging to the specified districts.
Q3: How much is the scholarship?
PKR 1,000 per month.
Q4: How to register?
Visit the designated schools and register with the assistance of Bank of Punjab representatives.
Q5: What documents are required?
B-Form, guardian’s CNIC, school verification certificate, and proof of poverty (if applicable).