According to UNICEF, approximately 4.2 million orphaned children in Pakistan face challenges such as poverty and limited access to education. Pakistan Sweet Home is on a mission to change that by creating opportunities that help orphan children access education, develop their potential, and build a better future.
For an orphaned child, access to quality education can change the course of an entire life. The Papa Jani Scholarship is an initiative of Pakistan Sweet Home and Parwaaz, dedicated to supporting orphan students and helping them continue their education without financial barriers.
Currently, 200 students are already benefiting from the Papa Jani Scholarship, while 50,000 additional scholarships have been announced to extend educational opportunities to more orphan children across Pakistan.
What is the Papa Jani Scholarship?
The Papa Jani Scholarship is an education scholarship initiative specifically designed to support orphan students in pursuing their education. Unlike the residential care provided at Pakistan Sweet Home campuses, the students supported through this scholarship do not live at Pakistan Sweet Home. They continue to live in their own homes with their guardians, while the organization provides financial support for their education.
The scholarship supports orphan students from Grade 6 through university, giving them an opportunity to continue their education and work toward a more secure and independent future.
At its heart, the scholarship is built on a simple belief:
Education is a basic right of every child, and financial circumstances should never stand in the way of a child's education.
What is Parwaaz?
Parwaaz helps impact organizations build the digital systems and fundraising infrastructure they don't have time to build themselves. By providing the systems and support needed to run and scale impactful programmes, Parwaaz helps organizations strengthen their reach and create greater impact.
One of Parwaaz's flagship partnerships is the Papa Jani Scholarship Programme with Pakistan Sweet Home. Through this partnership, Parwaaz manages the scholarship programme and supports its implementation, helping connect orphan students with educational opportunities and donors.
200 Students Already Benefiting
The Papa Jani Scholarship is already making an impact, with 200 students currently benefiting from the programme over the past two years.
For these students, educational support provides an opportunity to stay in school, continue their studies, and work toward their academic and career goals.
50,000 New Scholarships Announced
To reach more orphan children, 50,000 new scholarships have been announced this year under the Papa Jani Scholarship initiative.
This expansion aims to create educational opportunities for thousands more orphan students, helping them continue their studies and take steps toward building a brighter future.
More Than 5,000 Students Have Applied
The response to the Papa Jani Scholarship highlights the significant demand for educational support among orphan students.
More than 5,000 students have already applied for the scholarship, seeking support to continue their education.
53 Students Awarded Scholarships
So far, 53 students have been awarded the Papa Jani Scholarship, and the scholarship awarding process is still ongoing. The programme supports students across schools, colleges, and universities, including those studying at institutions such as NUST, COMSATS, and RMC.
The Papa Jani Scholarship is more than financial assistance; it is an opportunity for orphan students to continue their education, pursue their ambitions, and build a future of their own.
You can be part of this journey too. By supporting the Papa Jani Scholarship, you can help an orphan student continue their education and take another step toward a brighter future.
You can also refer a deserving orphan child, share the scholarship with someone who may benefit from it, or sponsor a student’s education. Every effort can help connect a deserving child with an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future.
