Nursing Scholarship
RATIONAL
Strengthening Nursing Profession
Pakistan is far below the critical level for Human Resources for Health (HRH), being amongst the most HRH deprived countries of the world. Health system in Pakistan remains beset by a growing nursing workforce crisis, yet demand from abroad for providing skilled Nurses remains high with every passing year. Also, in order to upgrade the current Nursing Institutes, greater number of Masters and PhD in Nursing are required.
Program objective is to strengthen Nursing Profession by providing funding for scholarships to needy but talented Nursing Students.
PEEF further coordinate with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) for assistance in scholarship seats quota and Institution selection and criteria
Coordinate with PNC and provide the necessary information and selection of student list according to PNC / PEEF policy and criteria.
History
Existing Scholarships
Existing scholarships are negligible and critically required during the current COVID pandemic.
Moving towards betterment
Impact
A well-trained and qualified nursing workforce is pivotal for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and for any improvement in the health status of our population. The quality and numbers of nurses is critical for any health system strengthening initiative.
Addressing shortage of nurses
20% of total nursing intake for BSN 4 year program for FY 2019-20 will have financial assistance available to address the critical shortage of nursing.
Universal Health Coverage
Will directly contribute towards the national commitment of achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Job Oppertunities
Produce best job opportunities in nursing for local needs but also for International market.
Faculty Development
Strengthening Nursing Profession through Faculty Development of Nursing Institutes through MSN & PhD Programs
Slots distribution
Scholarship available for 2022
Students can apply through our partner institutes
How to Apply
Guidelines for Students
- Please check the list of PARTNER NURSING INSTITUTES 2022 (click to download)
- Nursing Scholarship is for only those students who are applying through our Partner Nursing Institutes.
- Students are requested to apply on the prescribed scholarship application form available bellow and on Partner Institutes website.
- After completing the application form, submit to the Nursing Institute (concerned Focal Person) along with required documents (mentioned in below link).
- NOTE: Any APPLICATION FORM submitted directly to PEEF will not be entertained, PEEF will only grant scholarship to those students who are shortlisted by the above Partner Nursing Institutes only
