The National Outreach Programme (NOP) Outreach Team created waves of excitement as they hosted the remarkable Quetta Open Day 2023 at the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Takatu Campus on 16th September 2023. It was a day filled with promises, dreams, and insightful details about NOP.

Under the inspiring leadership of BUITEMS' very own Director of Student Affairs, Sameen Khan, the Quetta Open Day was nothing short of spectacular. His passion and commitment set the stage for an unforgettable experience.

The event witnessed an unprecedented turnout with more than 400 participants, including students, parents, teachers, and counsellors. The air was buzzing with enthusiasm as educational institutions from all corners of Quetta, including Balochistan Residential College Turbat, Cadet College Killa Saifullah, Cambridge Secondary School and College Quetta, PAK-TURK MAARIF International Schools and other institutions from Balochistan, united for a day of discovery and learning.

Quetta Open Day 2023 was a window to these talented students' opportunities. Interactive sessions, informative displays, and engaging exhibits provided insight into the vast array of NOP and the potential for personal and academic growth without financial barriers.

One of the day's highlights was the chance for students to interact directly with NOP representatives and learn about scholarship opportunities, mentorship, and guidance. The event became a bridge between aspiration and achievement.

The BUITEMS community welcomed everyone with open arms and hearts. The spirit of camaraderie and a shared vision for a brighter future was palpable throughout the day. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Quetta Open Day etched a lasting memory in the hearts of all who attended. It was a day of empowerment, encouragement, and enlightenment, promising a future full of promise.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the participants, volunteers, and organizers who made this day a grand success. Your dedication and enthusiasm have sown the seeds of hope and possibility in the hearts of many.

Stay tuned for more incredible initiatives from the NOP Outreach Team as we continue illuminating the path to a brighter future for talented students across Pakistan!

NOP’s mission to uncover hidden potential, to nurture aspiring minds, and to bridge the gap in education is one that fills the team with pride. The team visited 11 colleges across 5 cities and engaged with more than 1000 students. These interactions have reinforced our belief in the untapped talent that resides in these beautiful regions.

The team visited different schools and colleges in Chitral including, Aga Khan Higher Secondary College Boys, Degree College Boys Chitral and Degree College Girls Chitral. In Timergara and Swat the team visited Islamia Model College Boys, Islamia Model College Girls, Edward College Boys, Govt. PG Jahanzaib College Swat, SPS Boys & Girls College and Excelsior College Swat. The Outreach Team resumed their visit to the Swat region after a two-year gap, rekindling connections with students in this area, and reaffirming our commitment to their education and future. Throughout this journey, the team held 20 awareness sessions. These sessions proved to be pivotal in enlightening students about the incredible opportunities the LUMS National Outreach Programme offers to them.

Remarkably, on average, every college we visited had more than 70% of potentially eligible students for the NOP, indicating the vast reservoir of talent and the immense potential waiting to be unlocked. Our team is incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement they received throughout this endeavor. Together with the educational institutions across Pakistan, the LUMS NOP Team is making a difference, empowering young minds, and creating opportunities where they are needed most. We invite you to continue this extraordinary journey with NOP, as we strive to light up the path to a brighter future for these students.

Against the stunning scenery of Skardu, the Gilgit-Baltistan Career Fest was a remarkable educational event. It took place from September 22nd to 24th and was organized by the Gilgit-Baltistan Government Officials including GB Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, Deputy Commissioner Ghanche Umer Vaqar, Assistant Commissioner Skardu Captain Umer, and Assistant Commissioner Roundu Talha Asad Khan, officials from the Gilgit Baltistan Rural Support Program (GBRSP) and many more. This event symbolized a grand celebration of learning and the potential for growth.
 

Drawing in around 25,000 eager students, the GB Career Fest emerged as the hub for educational discovery and motivation. Diverse esteemed institutions such as LUMS NOP Centre, NUST, UET, SUPARCO, PIFD, National College of Arts (NCA), Teradata, HEC, SECP, OGDCL, The Urban Unit and numerous others collaboratively worked to empower the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The NOP Outreach Team had the honor of engaging with esteemed government officials, including the distinguished GB Chief Secretary, Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani. This interaction underscored the region's leadership commitment to uplifting its youth through education.

For the NOP Team, these three days were a whirlwind of active engagement, deep mentorship, and a source of profound inspiration. A multitude of students eagerly delved into the possibilities offered by the NOP programs, not only uncovering opportunities but also encountering a guiding beacon that lit their educational paths.

The conclusion of the GB Career Fest was remarkable, echoing with the vibrancy of ignited dreams and illuminated possibilities. It served as a heartfelt celebration of education, empowerment, and the boundless potential of the young people in Gilgit-Baltistan.
 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizers, including the GB Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani and all the government officials at the District and Sub Division level. Your vision and unwavering dedication have paved the way for a brighter future for thousands.

As this remarkable event comes to an end, the NOP Outreach Team enthusiastically embraces the role of being a source of inspiration and hope, committed to nurturing the aspirations of young minds who will become the leaders of the future.

 

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir visit of the LUMS National Outreach Programme (NOP) proved highly successful, achieving significant milestones during visits to Rawalakot, Dhirkot, Garhi Habibullah, and Muzaffarabad. The NOP team actively engaged with students, fostering connections, and raising awareness about LUMS and the process of completing the online NOP application.
 

Impactful sessions were conducted in Rawalakot, encompassing institutions such as Capt. Hussain Shaheed Model College Boys, Punjab Group of College Boys and Girls, Government PG College for Boys Dhirkot, Read Foundation School and College Boys and Girls, Quaid Public School & College for Boys & Girls, Garhi Habibullah, Frontier College Of Sciences Garhi Habibullah, and ICAMS Basic School and College, Government Model Science College Boys and Girls.

The team visited Garhi Habibullah for the first time, establishing meaningful relationships with stakeholders and conducting NOP awareness sessions in three new institutes. The team also enhanced NOP’s existing relationships with the Read Foundation by visiting four colleges under the organization in Dhirkot and Muzaffarabad, furthering our commitment to providing educational opportunities.
 

In total, the team reached 925 students across 14 colleges in four cities, reiterating our dedication to fostering educational growth in underserved communities. We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and your support continues to be the driving force behind our success.  

The National Outreach Programme (NOP) team visited Peshawar, a vibrant and culturally rich city with a wide range of education and cultural institutions. 

The team conducted several information sessions where students were informed about the National Outreach Programme (NOP) scholarship and were briefed on the state-of-the-art facilities at LUMS. During the Q&A sessions that followed, the eligibility criteria for the NOP Summer Coaching Session (SCS) and the application process were discussed. The team conducted similar in-class sessions to reach students in different colleges and universities. One of the NOP scholars at LUMS and an alumnus of Islamia College Peshawar (ICP) encouraged his juniors to apply for the NOP.

The NOP team also interacted with attendees of the NOP Summer Coaching Session 2022 at different colleges in Peshawar. The attendees shared their experiences with their juniors and motivated them to apply for this year’s NOP SCS 2023.  

 

The team also visited Pakistan's first-ever Girls Cadet College in Mardan to discuss opportunities by conducting a similar session. The session further strengthened the team's mission to spread awareness about the scholarship and the opportunities it provides to students across Pakistan, regardless of their ethnicity or background.

As a result of the visit, hundreds of students were motivated to apply for the scholarship.

Every year, the National Outreach Programme (NOP) Centre plans its annual outreach to seek bright yet underprivileged students across Pakistan and promote the message of higher education. The NOP is a world-class, award-winning programme at LUMS. It won the Global Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Platinum Award 2021 in the ‘Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category. The CASE Platinum Awards recognise world-class programmes and practices in educational advancement.

The NOP team visited Bahawalpur and neighboring areas in the South Punjab region to inform students of the NOP scholarship and briefed them on the various facilities offered at LUMS. During their stay, informative sessions were conducted in various public and private institutes. Motivational sessions were also conducted for the students from arts and commerce backgrounds.
 

Furthermore, the team also travelled to Alipur, Sadiqabad, and Rahim Yar Khan, to spread knowledge about various disciplines offered at LUMS. They emphasised on the plentiful opportunities available to students enrolled at LUMS and motivated them to become a part of such a prestigious institution. The outreach trip was a success, as the educational establishments, educators, and students showed great enthusiasm for the NOP and LUMS.

The positive response is a motivating factor for the NOP team to conduct similar trips in the future.

Every year, the National Outreach Programme (NOP) Centre plans its annual outreach to seek bright yet underprivileged students across Pakistan and promote the message of higher education.

The team conducted visits and sessions in different schools and colleges of Abbottabad, which lies in a cradle of historical sites and landmarks. It boasts an array of educational institutions with some of the brightest minds. The team visited Batrasi, Haripur, Mansehra, Havelian and for the first time, Qalandarabad was added to the list of suburbs to be visited.

Students were informed of how they can apply to the NOP Summer Coaching Session (SCS) and how the session places them on the right track for admission to the LUMS Undergraduate programme on a 100% scholarship. In line with our motto, the team had primarily focused on visiting female schools and colleges in Havelian, Hairpur and Mansehra,  resulting in 1500 students being informed about the scholarship.

During the outreach, attendees of the Summer Coaching Session (SCS) 2022 joined the Team at Government Post Graduate College, Mansehra to encourage junior students to apply for the National Outreach Programme. At the same time, students from intermediate humanities backgrounds were also encouraged to apply to the programmes offered at Mushtaq Ahmed Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) at LUMS.

Student exploration of different related avenues has always been encouraged by the NOP Team. In this regard, a special session was held for pre-medical students to consider pure sciences offered at Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE).

Furthermore, walk-in sessions were also conducted in colleges where prior appointments had not been set – seeing the stellar reputation of the LUMS NOP, these institutions warmly welcomed the team and facilitated the session.

LUMS NOP goes to Abbottabad

Teachers and counsellors of the schools and colleges were assisted and informed about guiding students on applying for the NOP SCS for better results and increased induction of students. LUMS-NOP looks forward to seeing more applications for the NOP Summer Coaching Session from this area this year.

The National Outreach Programme (NOP) team headed to Karachi, Hyderabad, and other cities in interior Sindh, including Mirpur Khas, Tando Adam/ Mithi, Tando Muhammad Khan, Kotri and Khipro. 

From November 19- 29, they visited more than 15 colleges and schools and reached out to almost 3,000 students. The team visited different schools in Karachi, including a school in Lyari, which Kiran Foundation administers, and NJV College, which Akhuwat Foundation has adopted. Information sessions were held, and students were informed about the NOP scholarship. The team also visited Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Sir Adam Jee Institute, Concordia Colleges in Beaconhouse Head office, FG Boys College and FG Girls College.

A highlight of this visit was a successful session in collaboration with the Development for Human Resources (DOHR) in Tando Muhammad Khan, where more than 1,500-2000 students from surrounding towns and villages participated and got information regarding LUMS and the NOP. More than 5,000 students participated, with equal participation from men and women. 

NOP Students from diverse minority groups were also present at the NOP stall. Representatives of more than 24 universities and institutions participated in the expo. Vice Chancellors and Deans of different colleges visited the NOP stall and appreciated the work in making education accessible to most students. DOHR provided exceptional logistical support in disseminating collateral to prospective attendees and preparing for the session. Students were again briefed on the NOP process and were motivated to apply to LUMS to widen their horizons in pursuing their ambitions. 

DOHR team is committed to promoting higher education in the province and provided unwavering support and warm hospitality to the NOP team in Tando Muhammad Khan. The NOP Team had a designated slot for their presentation session in the university's auditorium. The presentation session had a turnout of more than 300 attendees, including students, parents, and teachers.

In Mirpur Khas, the NOP Team established contact with the Directorate of Education Mirpurkhas, which administrates more than 24 schools and colleges across the province. The team also visited Concordia Colleges in Beaconhouse Head Office, Shah Abdul Latif Govt. Degree College Girls and Ibn e Rushd Girls College. 

Sessions were also conducted in Hyderabad, where the team visited different schools and colleges, including FG Degree College Hyderabad Cantt and Preston College for Boys and Girls. Punjab College for Boys and Girls and Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School.

Overall, the feedback received from educators was highly appreciated. The administration of the institutions thanked the LUMS NOP Team for visiting their students and stated that the session would prove very helpful for applicants wishing to apply to the NOP Summer Coaching Session. The stakeholders also praised the efforts to reach out to students from humble backgrounds in Sindh.

The NOP Team is grateful to the educational partners for their assistance during Outreach and hopes to see promising applications from the entire province of Sindh, including but not limited to the cities visited.
 

​​​​In an effort to maximise its outreach and build liaison, the National Outreach Programme (NOP) team attended the first-ever Education Connect arranged by the Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi (KSKCCS) in October 2022.

The event was led by the Sherian Alumni Association, with the objective to guide KSKCCS students about future opportunities in different universities across Pakistan. Delegates from top-ranked institutions across Pakistan attended the event to share information about the diverse opportunities in various fields.

The event kicked off with a brief note from the Principal of Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College, Brigadier (R) Wajid, who explained the purpose behind organising such an event. Afterwards, the team was guided to the auditorium where they addressed more than 700 cadets. They were given a detailed presentation about LUMS, the NOP, and the opportunities available for talented students through the NOP scholarship. Students were given a comprehensive overview of the Summer Coaching Session application process. A question and answer session was also held where cadets were able to inquire about the admission criteria and the various facilities available at LUMS. 

Feedback obtained from the educators and administrators was very positive and they thanked the team for visiting the institution. The Principal stated that students under his tutelage were eager to submit their applications for the NOP Summer Coaching Session (SCS) 2023. Similarly, Abdul Basit, President, Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Alumni Association, praised the informative nature of the presentation content.

The Principal awarded the NOP team with appreciation shields and certificates, thanking them for participating in the event. Based on established communication built between LUMS and Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi and its Alumni Association; NOP Centre looks forward to seeing cadets from the college in the upcoming SCS 2023.  

Like every year, the National Outreach Programme (NOP) Centre commenced its annual outreach from Gilgit Baltistan - the land of mountains and the epitome of Pakistan's beauty, touching base with more than 1400 prospective students. The NOP Centre plans its annual outreach with the objective of not just seeking out bright yet underprivileged students across Pakistan but also promoting the message of higher education.

The NOP Centre team made several visits and presentations to different educational institutions, including cadet colleges, reaching many students from various ethnicities and cultural heritage. Furthermore, walk-in sessions were also conducted. In a series of presentations, students were informed about how they can apply to the NOP Summer Coaching Session and how it places them on the right track for eventual admission to the LUMS undergraduate programme on a 100% scholarship. The presentations highlighted the state-of-the-art facilities available at LUMS and the University's focus on producing cutting-edge research. The team also shared an overview of the scholarship programme and the application process. Some of the cities visited were Sherqilla, Ghahkuch, Hunza, Karimabad, Skardu, Shigar, Ghizer and Kharmang, with visits to 15 colleges and reach hundreds of students.

The NOP Team has established connections with Army Public School and various other institutions. The team also visited Intellectual Boys Hostel in Skardu and motivated intermediate students from the Skardu suburbs to apply for the NOP. Attendees of the Summer Coaching Session 2022 also met the team in most colleges, where they shared their experiences with the juniors and motivated them to apply.

The outreach efforts in Gilgit Baltistan were an overall success. With the region's high quality of students, LUMS hopes to see many brilliant applications for the NOP Summer Coaching Session this year.