Pakistan's Largest Professional Education Scholarship Program
We pay university tuition for students from underprivileged backgrounds who have earned admission but cannot afford the cost of their degree.
About Professional Education Foundation
The Professional Education Foundation (PEF) is a nonprofit dedicated to one goal: ensuring that no deserving Pakistani student loses access to university education because of financial hardship.
Founded in 2009 by Taha Hafeez, PEF began with 75 students in Karachi. Today it is one of Pakistan's top 5 NGOs, supporting 3,700 students every year across 41 universities.
PEF USA is the American chapter, established to bring that mission to the Pakistani diaspora in the United States. Every dollar donated goes entirely toward student tuition fees. The board of governors personally covers all administrative costs.
Sharia-compliant
A dedicated advisor reviews all Zakat eligibility
We prioritize orphans and women
Not because it's easier, but because it's right
93% PCP transparency score
Top 5 of 450+ audited nonprofits in Pakistan
Audited by A.F. Ferguson & Co.
the PwC affiliate. Every rupee accounted for it.
Fahad Ansari
President
PEF USA
Asad Jamal
Largest Donor
Silicon Valley
Maryam Haq Rahman
Founder
Silicon valley chapter
Your donation makes a Difference
How can you help alleviate poverty through Professional Education?
With just USD 400 / year you can change the life of a whole family in 4 to 5 years
This isn't charity.
It's the fastest way to end poverty in Pakistan.
Professional education is the single highest-return investment in a family's future. A PEF graduate doesn't just get a job they pull their entire family out of poverty, permanently.Source
A graduate earns back their full degree cost
The fastest return on investment of any charitable program
Lifts an entire family out of poverty permanently
A single PEF graduate increases household income by an average of 340%, affecting four to six dependents.
We Work Best When We Are Together PEF Friends
Well Wishers
Message from Mr. Anwar Maqsood
PEF's Brand Ambassador
His message for PEF is
For the last 10 years all the directors of this organization have been trying to bring a change in Pakistan and this change can only happen because of education. I have never asked anyone for money but for this organization I am saying that do whatever you can because all of these children belong to this country. These are all your children. These are my children. Pakistan Zindabad.
Mr. Anwar Maqsood
A Pakistani playwright, television host, and actor.
He has received Hilal-e-Imtiaz and Lifetime Achievement award.
Message from Mr. Javed Jabbar
PEF's Friend
His message for PEF is
Professional Education Foundation’s appeal for zakat donations has a special significance. PEF’s services prove how zakat can be validly used to go far beyond immediate relief to enable vitally important transformation. How gifted, capable young individuals with proven merit but who do not have funds can be given crucial, timely support in order to achieve life-changing higher education. For the benefit of Pakistan and of humanity, and of their own lives. PEF deserves your invaluable support.
Mr. Javed Jabbar
Former Information Minister.
A Pakistani writer, politician, intellectual, scholar, artist, mass.
Message from Mr. Amjad Saqib
PEF's Friend
His message for PEF is
Who is not aware of the importance of education? However, due to lack of facilities and many more reasons the education sector didn’t make the required progress, but there are still a few sympathetic people out there who are working towards this cause and striving to bring the people of our nation out of illiteracy and exposing them to the light of knowledge. Professional Education Foundation is one such institution, it is full of compassionate people committed towards bringing the light of education and hope to the people of Pakistan. I am a strong ally of this organization and the work they are doing all around Pakistan. I admire their pledge to bring kids out of the darkness and into the light.
Mr. Amjad Saqib
Akhuwat’s Founder/CEO
World's largest interest free micro finance program.
Pakistan Education Foundation
We follow a transparent, merit-based process to identify deserving students and support their academic journey from application to graduation.
Submit Your Application
Fill out the student enrollment form with your academic records, household details, and a personal statement.
Interview & Selection
Meet our selection panel for an in-person interview or take our standardised aptitude test to assess your academic potential and readiness.
PEF Committee Review
Our dedicated review panel evaluates each application thoroughly against our established merit and financial need criteria for final approval.
Admission Granted
Once selected, your university fees are paid directly to the institution on your behalf, securing your place in the program.
Track Student Progress
Donors and guardians receive regular updates and can monitor academic performance, attendance, and overall student progress throughout the degree.
From Struggling To Thriving
PEF scholar at National University of Sciences and Technology. Now serving in a Scale 17 government role.
Rehaab Ali
Empowering the next generation of professionals.
PEF didn't just fund my education they restored my family's hope and dignity.
Zain Ul Abedien
Now co founder of Vyro behind a globally ranked AI platform
PEF scholar from University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. Now an international designer joining Al Fahim Group in Dubai.
Ume Aman
Achieving academic excellence through education.