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Pakistan's Largest Professional Education Scholarship Foundation
Who We Are
PEF-UK is an independent Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the UK's Charity Commission. (registration number 1168078).
Established in 2018, our mission is to alleviate poverty through professional education by supporting deserving students in Pakistan who have earned admission to professional universities but cannot afford their tuition fees.
We fund professional degrees in medicine, engineering, law, IT, AI, and business for academically outstanding students facing financial hardship. By helping them complete their education, we enable them to build successful careers and create lasting opportunities for themselves and their families.
To deliver this work, PEF-UK partners with the Professional Education Foundation Pakistan (PEF-PK), a registered trust in Pakistan. The two organisations operate under a mutual agreement to identify deserving students and provide the financial support they need to continue their education.
As a Gift Aid eligible foundation, we can claim an extra 25% on eligible UK taxpayer donations at no additional cost, helping every donation make an even greater impact.
2,700+
Scholarships funded since 2018
We're not just funding degrees; we're helping build Pakistan's next generation of leaders.
Mission
To offer a bright future to brilliant students who qualify for higher education on merit but are unable to afford university fees.
Our Model: Principle Over Impulse
We operate on three foundational principles that distinguish our approach from conventional scholarship programmes.
Merit First, Always
Need opens the door. Merit secures the spot.
Comprehensive Support
Tuition funding paired with professional mentorship.
Transparent Stewardship
Every rupee tracked. Audited annually. Fully accountable.
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Partner Universities
41 partner universities across Pakistan
