Islamabad, Oct 8: AIOU Introduces “English Access Scholarship” Program to Empower Students. Given the importance of women to society and the Higher Education Commission’s mandate to educate and develop them, the government places a high premium on women’s education.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, made these remarks at the Allama Iqbal Open University during the English Access Scholarship Program’s Opening Ceremony.
He went on to say that we are still working to raise the percentage of female students enrolled in Pakistan’s universities, which stands at 52%. Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, the vice chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University, said on this occasion that education is the sole route to prosperity and growth and that without it, no country can survive.
In order to ensure a bright future, he urged students to give their studies their all.Dr. Nasir expressed gratitude to the English Department of the AIOU and the US Embassy for their assistance in teaching English to Pakistani youngsters.He went on to say that studying English will help pupils in numerous ways, including opening doors to higher education and employment chances abroad.
Gerald Frank, the Regional English Language Officer at the US Embassy, stated that out of 80 countries, Pakistan is the only one where 27,000 students have been awarded this prize. He mentioned that 250 new students from three Pakistani districts Mianwali, Bhakkar, and Attock have enrolled as a result of the efforts of Allama Iqbal Open University.
He said that in addition to improving their English language skills, students in this curriculum will be able to think critically, be digitally literate, and comprehend the cultures of other countries. Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir, dean of the AIOU Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, stressed that English is a major worldwide language and the language of international communication.
He counseled pupils to devote all of their time to learning English in order to become fluent speakers and writers who can read, write, and speak the language. Students gave their opinions about the English Access Program at the event. They also performed Attock, Mianwali, and Bhakkar traditional dances.
The Chairman of the English Department, Dr. Muhammad Kamal Khan, and the program coordinator, According to Dr. Amjad Khan, this program opens doors to a bright future by giving students the critical thinking, cooperation, and communication skills necessary in today’s worldwide society.
