In a significant development, the University of Oxford has announced scholarships for students from Balochistan through the Benazir Scholarship Program, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel.
The agreement, signed between Oxford University and the Government of Balochistan, aims to facilitate this initiative.
Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti attended the signing ceremony of the scholarship agreement between the Oxford Pakistan Program and the University of Oxford for students from Balochistan. Bugti emphasized at the event that the scholarship will narrow the educational divide and encourage higher education.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the first Chief Minister of Balochistan to address Oxford’s Lady Margaret Hall, highlighted that Benazir Bhutto, the only Muslim world leader with a portrait displayed in the hall, also studied there. The event, attended by 150 delegates including Malala Yousafzai, Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Aamir Ibrahim, Mohammad Khishgi, Farooq Sheikh, and Prof. Kamal Munir, showcased the significance of this initiative.
Bugti remarked, “The underprivileged students of Balochistan will now have access to education at a prestigious institution where many great personalities, including the late Benazir Bhutto, once studied.” He stressed that this initiative would bridge local educational needs with global standards, addressing educational gaps and aligning local aspirations with international academic norms.
“This commitment signifies a transformative step towards educating and empowering the youth of Balochistan,” Bugti outlined. He emphasized the pivotal role of higher education in fostering democracy and social progress, indicating that this scholarship will nurture future leaders from Balochistan.
Bugti elaborated, “This initiative is not just about financial assistance but also about empowering young individuals from Balochistan.”
The new scholarship program is expected to offer opportunities for talented Baloch students to pursue higher education at one of the world’s premier universities.
