Farkhanda K.

A monthly education sponsorship run by Pakistan Sweet Home and managed by Parwaaz, for orphan students already enrolled at schools, colleges and universities across Pakistan who cannot afford to continue.

We do not wait for a donor. PSH starts paying a scholar's fees from its general fund as soon as they are selected, and their profile goes live so a donor can take over the monthly commitment.

These scholars live at home with their families, so your contribution goes to their fees.

Your monthly contribution covers this scholar's education fees. The amount varies by their level of study:

• School students (Class 6 to 10): approximately PKR 15,000 per month
• College students (Class 11 to 12): approximately PKR 30,000 per month
• University students: approximately PKR 50,000 per month

PSH pays the institution directly by cheque. No cash is ever given to the student or family.

Fees vary by institution, so donors pay a fixed monthly amount. Where yours exceeds the fee that month, the surplus goes to the general fund covering unsponsored scholars — and the actual figures are both on your dashboard.

About 90% of your contribution reaches this scholar's education; the remaining 10% covers salaries, administration and outreach.

No. Scholars live at home with their families. They have lost their father and are already enrolled, but cannot fund the fees — so PSH supports their education, not their housing.

To sponsor a child who lives on a PSH campus, our residential programmes are separate:

• Boarding school students: $99 per month
• Day scholars: $79 per month
• Cadet college students: $149 per month
• University students (PSH alumni in external hostels): $149 per month

Every scholar in this program went through a rigorous selection process:

• Verified loss of father and Pakistani citizenship
• Currently enrolled in Class 6 or above, or at university
• Minimum 80% result in their most recent exam
• Submitted a personal statement
• Passed a panel interview

We only select students who demonstrate both financial need and academic commitment.

One difference decides it: a residential student has no family home, so PSH provides everything. A scholar has one, and needs only their fees covered so they do not drop out.

• Boarding students ($99/month): live at a PSH campus year round — food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and education.
• Cadet college students ($149/month): boarding at an affiliated cadet college, which is what the higher fee reflects.
• Day scholars ($79/month): school by day, home in the evening. PSH covers education and meals during school hours.
• Papa Jani Scholars: fees only, paid to the institution. They live at home, or in an approved hostel at university.

Every one of these children has lost their father. Only the kind of support they need differs, and your sponsorship goes to whichever programme the child you choose is in.

Every fee payment is fully documented and visible. Here is what happens:

• PSH raises a cheque payable directly to the institution
• The cheque is submitted to the bank
• The bank issues a deposit receipt
• That receipt is uploaded to the PSH system

Both documents are in your donor dashboard: the challan names the institution, the amount and the period, and the receipt confirms it was paid.

Your contribution is shown beside the actual fee, so a PKR 30,000 contribution against a PKR 25,000 fee shows both figures and where the difference went.

Yes. You will receive updates through your donor dashboard and by email:

• Result cards — the same one the Scholar Relations Officer verifies before approving a payment
• Payment confirmations, with the amount, period, institution and bank receipt
• Occasional progress notes from the Scholar Relations Officer: a new result, an achievement, a milestone

Not daily or weekly — but you will always know how this scholar is doing and that their fees are paid.

Yes. You can leave a message for the scholar through your donor dashboard. Your message will be reviewed by PSH before it is shared with the scholar and their family.

Direct contact details are not shared in either direction, to protect the scholar's privacy and safety.

Donor-scholar meetings are arranged on a case by case basis. If you would like to meet the scholar you are sponsoring, please contact us at admissions@pakistansweethome.org.pk and we will discuss what is possible.

Any meeting would be arranged at a PSH campus or in a supervised setting, with the scholar's and family's consent.

Absolutely. You can sponsor as many scholars as you wish. Each scholar has a separate profile and separate sponsorship. You will receive individual updates for each one.

Some donors sponsor an entire class level, for example, all university scholars in one city. If you are interested in a group or cohort sponsorship, contact us to discuss.

Scholars must maintain a minimum of 80% in their results to continue in the program. This is agreed upon in their scholarship agreement before they join.

If a scholar's grades drop below the threshold, PSH will:

• Contact the scholar to understand the reason
• Conduct a formal performance review
• Consider context such as illness, bereavement, or family crisis

We may ask whether you want to give them another chance — always your choice — and if a scholar does leave the programme we will match you with another.

Cancellation for performance is a last resort, never a first response.

When a scholar completes their education, their scholarship naturally concludes. PSH notifies you, thanks you for your support, and gives you the option to sponsor a new scholar.

Scholars who complete the program become part of the PSH alumni network. We track their progress and share their success stories as proof of the program's impact.

You can stop at any time. We ask for 30 days' notice.

The scholar will not lose their place. PSH paid their fees before you came on board and will do so again from the general fund while a new sponsor is found — your decision will never put a child out of school.

To cancel, contact us at admissions@pakistansweethome.org.pk or use your donor dashboard.

No. This scholar is in school and PSH is already paying their fees from the general fund — we never wait for a donor before helping a child.

Sponsoring them does two things:

• Your contribution takes over their fees from the general fund
• The fund money it frees goes to the next scholar on the waiting list

So you are not helping one child. You are letting PSH say yes to the next one waiting.

The Papa Jani Scholarship Program is structured to be Zakat-compliant. Orphan students in financial need receiving direct educational support is a widely accepted category for Zakat.

We recommend you consult your own Islamic scholar for a personal ruling. PSH can provide documentation of the scholar's circumstances and how funds are used if required for your Zakat calculation.

Yes. We offer cohort sponsorship for companies and organisations. You can sponsor a defined group of scholars, for example, all university students in Lahore, or all female scholars in the program.

PSH provides full documentation for CSR reporting and Zakat fulfillment. Contact us at admissions@pakistansweethome.org.pk to discuss a corporate arrangement.