About PEEF

We Transform Dreams Into Reality With Our Scholarships

The Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF), previously known as NEST, is a non-profit organization committed to providing quality education across Pakistan, especially in unserved and underserved areas. PEEF’s primary mission is to offer scholarships to talented students who lack the financial resources to continue their studies. By identifying and supporting these deserving students, PEEF aims to empower them to achieve their academic goals and contribute to the nation’s progress.

PEEF PROFILE

Company Name
Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (Previously known as NEST -National Endowment Scholarships for Talent)
ENDOWMENT FUND​
6.40 Billion
PARENT MINISTRY ​
M/o FE&PT​
REGISTRATION DATE​
2015
STATUS OF COMPANY
A Company Incorporated under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984/Companies Act 2017.
OPERATIONS
PEEF generates PROFIT from its Endowment fund ​
​80% SCHOLARSHIPS​
10% RE-INVESTED​
10% ADMIN COST

SCHOLARSHIP POLICY AIM & VISION

Need Based Scholarships

Providing scholarships to the youth from poor families and least developed areas, specifically women, orphans, and the disabled.

Scholarships for demanding sectors

Providing scholarships to those overlooked sectors that have the potential to significantly boost Pakistan’s economy and development.

Employability for Youth

Targeted scholarship approach in skilled areas that have greater demand in Pakistan and in the international market.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NameDesignation
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Hon. Minister FE&PT (Chairperson)
Mr. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry​Secretary – Ministry of FE&PT
Mr. Muhammad Saleem Ahmad RanjhaGlobal Tech and Social Entrepreneur
Mr. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry​Secretary – Ministry of FE&PT
Mr. Imdad Ullah BosalSecretary (or representative) – Finance Division
Mr. Syed Junaid AkhlaqAdditional Secretary - FE&PT
Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum ED HEC
Mr.Atif Ikram SheikhPresident – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Ms Farzana ZulfiqarPresident (or representative) – Pakistan Nursing Council
Mr. Arshad MahmudArtist
Ms. Hina Tayyaba KhalilVC PIFD

PEEF CORE TEAM

NameDesignation
CEOFederal Secretary M/o FE&PT / Acting CEO PEEF
Hajra SohailGeneral Manager
Mr. Hameed Khan Niazi​CFO
Mazhar Amir Manager MIS