Pef-us
About Pef-us
Pef-us backs underprivileged students in Pakistan who have already earned admission to public universities, but still need help covering tuition, educational expenses, and boarding costs. That matters because getting in is only part of the story, and for many students, the real barrier shows up right after the acceptance letter. Its support is aimed at professional degrees in engineering, medical, agriculture, business management, and IT.
What sets Pef-us apart is its focus on students who have already cleared the hard part of admission, but are still stuck on the cost of actually attending. It also works within a partner-university network in Pakistan and supports a broad range of professional degree paths.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Scholarships for underprivileged university students
Provides scholarships for deserving students who have secured admission to public universities but cannot afford tuition, educational expenses, and boarding costs.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Alleviate poverty through professional education for underprivileged students.
Who they serve
Brilliant but underprivileged students in Pakistan who have been admitted to public universities and need help paying educational and boarding costs.
Their impact
- PEF awarded more than 530 scholarships in FY 2024-25 with support from Mr. Asad Jamal.
How your donation helps
- Tuition fees for students admitted to public universities
- Educational expenses for underprivileged students
- Boarding costs for scholarship recipients
- Scholarship awards for yearly student support
Our story
Established in January 2009, PEF began with the aim of financially supporting brilliant but underprivileged students seeking professional education. Pef-us operates as a sister organization of PEF and carries that scholarship-focused mission forward.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
I believe that education is the surest way for poverty alleviation and found PEF’s mission fully aligned with my thinking. It gives me profound satisfaction when I hear about the life changing stories of PEF’s alumni.
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
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