University of Wollongong launches leadership scholarship for students from Pakistan

A new scholarship at the University of Wollongong (UOW) aims to provide opportunities for emerging leaders from Pakistan.

UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia M. Davidson officially launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship

UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia M. Davidson officially launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship. Credit: Mark Newsham

UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia M. Davidson officially launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship for students from Pakistan on Wednesday, 25 October.

The scholarship announcement was attended by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist, as well as students and members of the UOW community.
scholarship announcement was attended by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri
The scholarship announcement was attended by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri. Credit: Mark Newsham
Mr Chaudhri expressed his appreciation to Prof Davidson for launching the scholarship.
These scholarships will provide a tremendous opportunity for outstanding emerging leaders from Pakistan to study at one of Australia’s top universities and access world-class education.
Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, High Commissioner of Pakistan
Prof Davidson said that the program will be instrumental in identifying and supporting the leadership potential of students.
UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia M. Davidson officially launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship
UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia M. Davidson officially launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship. Credit: Mark Newsham
"The scholarship will open opportunities for outstanding students from Pakistan determined to make a positive impact on the world,” she said.
The scholarship announcement was attended by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist, as well as students and members of the UOW community.
The scholarship announcement was attended by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist, as well as students and members of the UOW community. Credit: Mark Newsham
Mr Gilchrist, who is a UOW global brand ambassador, also expressed his delight at the launch of the scholarship.
Adam Gilchrist is a UOW global brand ambassador.
Adam Gilchrist is a UOW global brand ambassador. Credit: Mark Newsham
“Australia and Pakistan share a strong bond that goes above borders and extends into the realms of both cricket and education," he said.
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Credit: Mark Newsham Photography
More details about the scholarship program can be found
here.

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Published 26 October 2023 12:16pm
Updated 26 October 2023 4:45pm
By Rehan Alavi
Source: SBS

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