Scholars Voices

The OPP award has been invaluable in helping me concentrate on completing and publishing my research. The scholarship alleviated financial stress, allowing me to fully focus on my DPhil in Chemistry.

Jahanzaib Nowsherwan DPhil Inorganic Chemistry

The OPP studentship eased financial burdens, enabled me to attend key conferences, and helped me develop sustainable solutions for future energy challenges.

Nazakat Ali DPhil Inorganic Chemistry

The OPP studentship has been transformative. As a Musicology graduate from NCA, I am now pursuing a DPhil at Oxford — paving the way for future generations of Pakistani musicians.

Ajmal Mughal DPhil Music

The support allows me to pursue my DPhil in Geography and the Environment at Oxford. My research explores pastoralist land management in Chitral, highlighting local commons.

Abdulwahid Khan DPhil Geography & Environment

Thanks to the OPP Tareen Scholarship, I am thriving in my third-year DPhil studies at Oxford.

Jabir Ali DPhil Candidate

Focusing fully on my studies in my critical third year would have been difficult without the support of the OPP Tareen Scholarship.

Ahmed Suleman DPhil Candidate

The OPP scholarship came at a juncture in my life when I could use it the most, opening doors and turning what once seemed an impossible dream into a vibrant reality. It is not just a scholarship — it is a life-changing opportunity that I hope ripples far beyond me, inspiring generations.

Amna Baig Master of Public Policy

OPP has been a foundation and platform for me to be able to continue doing the work that I love. Thank you for investing in me, and I hope InshAllah to invest in the future of Pakistan through education in return.

Minha Khan MSc Evidence Based Social Intervention

Lifelong learning is the ethos of my life and I'm truly indebted to the Tareen and OPP scholarship to support me in my quest to learn from the world experts in my field.

Beenish Iqbal MSc Clinical Trials

The OPP studentship allowed me to expand my research at Oxford, doubling survey participants and strengthening my study on flood risk communication.

Nimra Yousaf MSc Environmental Change

This grant has been a spectacular blessing. I sincerely hope my story assures the Pakistani community that pursuing one's dream regardless of constraints is a worthy endeavour.

Muhammad Tasmir Aziz MSc Modern South Asian Studies

The OPP's funding allowed me to cover living costs at Oxford and extend my fieldwork in Lebanon, enriching my research on refugee mental health.

Ali Ahmed MPhil Development Studies

I am grateful for the OPP's support, which enabled me to pursue my studies at Oxford and deepen my work in social and health policy.

Rehab Shaikh MSc South Asian Studies

The support has enabled me to pursue my research at Oxford, exploring the impact of online social norms on women in Lower Dir, KPK.

Aleena Khan MSc Social Anthropology

The OPP studentship relieved the financial pressures of juggling part-time work alongside classes and a demanding dissertation.

I am proud to be the first in my family to earn a postgraduate degree. The Dunya Foundation and OPP support allowed me to focus fully on my MSt.

Adeel Hussain MSt Diplomatic Studies