2,700 Students in the Multan Region Learn About a Fully Funded Path to LUMS

Between 5 and 9 October 2026, the National Outreach Programme (NOP) team at LUMS met approximately 2,700 students at 18 schools and colleges in Multan, Shujabad, Muzaffargarh, Sanawan, Lodhran, Billiwala and Khanewal. NOP is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for talented students from underserved areas of Pakistan.

The tour was built on the understanding that, alongside strong marks, a student’s path to university depends on reliable information about where to apply, what financial support exists and how to complete an application. In smaller towns, this kind of guidance is not always easy to find, and capable students may rule out universities such as LUMS simply because they do not know that a fully funded route is available. By bringing this information directly into schools and colleges, the team aimed to ensure that students across the region could make decisions about their education with the same knowledge available to applicants in larger cities.

Key Highlights

The tour began in Multan on 5 October, where approximately 380 students attended sessions at the boys’ and girls’ campuses of Muslim Group of Schools and Colleges and at Nishat Group of Colleges. The team also visited LaSalle Higher Secondary School. On 6 October in Shujabad, 320 students took part in sessions at the boys’ and girls’ campuses of Punjab Group of Colleges and Professors College, and at Government Postgraduate College for Girls. On 7 October, the Muzaffargarh-Sanawan area saw the largest turnout of the tour, with approximately 1,465 students attending: around 1,300 at Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani Science College and another 165 at the boys’ and girls’ Centres of Excellence.

On 8 October, the team worked across Lodhran, Billiwala and Multan, reaching approximately 420 students at Tareen Education Foundation, the girls’ campus of Muslim Group of Schools and Colleges and Aspire College. The tour concluded in Khanewal on 9 October, where visits to Hawks School and College, Government Civil Lines College, Khanewal Public School and Christ Church School reached at least 100+ students.

Using slides, the team guided students through the NOP application form section by section, explaining what each part asks for, which documents need to be attached and how the form should be submitted. The team also worked through practical examples and pointed out common mistakes applicants make, so students could complete the form accurately. Students were told that they are eligible for the programme if they have scored at least 80% in Matric or the equivalent in O Levels, are enrolled in the first year of Intermediate or A Levels, and can demonstrate financial need. The team also explained the NOP Summer Coaching Session (SCS), making clear that taking part does not guarantee admission, since participants must go on to meet LUMS’ undergraduate admission requirements. Students who do not meet the NOP criteria were informed that regular undergraduate admissions and financial aid remain open to them as an alternative route. Apply at https://admission.lums.edu.pk and select the Financial Aid option.

In addition, the team outlined the undergraduate schools at LUMS and the academic routes open to Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering students. Students and teachers raised questions about what the scholarship covers, the admission test, eligibility and the SCS, and these discussions helped clear up misconceptions about the cost and academic demands of studying at LUMS.

Impact

By reaching approximately 2,700 students across 7 cities and communities, the tour strengthened NOP’s relationships with schools and colleges throughout the Multan region. The session at Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani Science College, which brought together nearly half of the tour’s participants, showed how far a single committed collaboration with an institution can extend the programme’s reach. The first visit to Billiwala extended NOP’s presence to a community it had not previously reached. By explaining the scholarship’s provisions clearly and guiding students through each step of the application, the outreach sought to help more students in the Multan region see LUMS as a realistic option for their undergraduate education.