Education
At STEP we prioritize education as it is one of the core problems that Pakistan is facing and education is the only way to end poverty and change future of any nation.
More than 25 million children age 5-16 are out of school. In Pakistan 65% of the population is under 30 and its universities produce half a million graduates every year, whereas just STEM graduates are more than 150,000/year. Due to high unemployment rate and lack of opportunities Pakistan is not able to utilize potential talent in its youth.
Scholarships for School Kids
We extend scholarships and interest-free loans to students who are financially challenged and demonstrate exceptional academic prowess at both high school and college levels. This financial support covers tuition fees, books, uniforms, transport and accommodation expenses.
On average, it costs $20/month to support one student for school education.
If you like to support early education, Donate Now
If you are a school student who needs financial aid Apply Here
Upskill Pakistan Scholars Program
In 2022, we started a dedicated program to promote STEM education in Pakistan, thanks to a generous donor based out of Chicago who has been providing funds for this program. Since the inception of this program, we have successfully supported seven students. This program is a hybrid model that provides scholarships for small educational expenses while interest-free loans for major costs such as tuition fees, accommodation, and laptop. This model brings sustainability to the program and students don’t slack because of the responsibility of payback. On average, it cost $1,000/year to support a student for STEM degree program in public sector universities of Pakistan. Currently we have three students in this program who are pursuing BS Computer Science programs at University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Narowal campus.
If you believe in supporting STEM education Donate Now
If you’re a student seeking financial aid for University Apply Here
STEM Impact Fund
This newly created program aims to provide training and financial aid to exceptionally talented students and graduates in Pakistan to pursue master’s degrees in STEM fields in the US.
Step1
Students will apply in any of the nine 2 year residential master programs at Luddy School of Informatics, Indiana University Bloomington
@ https://luddy.indiana.edu/academics/grad-programs/masters.html
Or they will apply in MS Environmental Science program at O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Bloomington @ https://oneill.indiana.edu/masters/degrees-certificates/environmental-science/index.html
Step2
After securing an offer letter from the schools, students will apply with us and we will conduct thorough screening including academic records, financial eligibility, and professional experiences.
Step3
Those who successfully pass the first stage of the screening process will be invited for an interview.
Step4
Candidates will be informed of the decisions, and selected candidates will be conferred the financial aid award.
