Widening participation (Pakistan)

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has decided to award more than 10,000 scholarships to underprivileged students. The scholarships will be given to talented students who face financial constraints, especially those living in rural areas, Business Recorder reported. Special emphasis will be given to applicants from Balochistan, federally administered tribal areas, plus the Sindh and Southern Punjab regions.

Source: Times Higher Education http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=421878&c=1