Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies CEGS QAU

The Vice Chancellor QAU Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal visited the Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies, QAU Islamabad for the distribution of Scholarship cheques among selected students. While addressing the students, Dr. Jaspal expressed his appreciation for the Centre and emphasized the significance of such scholarship programs. He highlighted the importance of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.
The Director CEGS, Dr. Aisha Anees Malik, shared that nearly 40 percent of the Centre’s student body has been nominated for financial assistance under various scholarship and support programs. She briefed that the Financial Assistance Committee of the Centre, after a comprehensive evaluation and thorough assessment of all applicants, unanimously approved the name of Ms. Sonain Abid, student of BS-Gender Studies 2nd Semester, for the prestigious Shaesta and Naseem Chaudhry Merit Scholarship. Similarly, Ms. Batool Zahra (Hidayat), student of BS Gender Studies 4th Semester, has been selected for the Khalida Anees Merit Scholarship.

The initiative reflects the Centre’s strong commitment to provide quality education and extending maximum possible support to needy and deserving students.

https://www.nation.com.pk/12-May-2026/centre-excellence-gender-studies-qau-announces-award-need-based-scholarships

Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies QAU announces award of need-based scholarships ISLAMABAD  -   The Financial Assistance Committee of the Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad has announced

Congratulation to Ms. Sonain Abid BS-Gender Studies 2nd Semester for her nomination for Ms. Shaesta & Naseem Chaudhry Merit Scholarship.

Congratulations Ms. Batool Zahra (Hidayat) BS-Gender Studies 4th Semester upon her nomination for Ms. Khalida Anees Merit Scholarship.

On 6th May 2026, the faculty, students, and staff of the Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies and the School of Sociology convened a joint assembly in response to the incident of 30th April 2026, during which a group of students attempted to forcibly shut down the departments through acts of violence.

A large number of students attended the gathering to express solidarity with the Director of the School of Sociology, Dr. Sadia Saeed, who stood firm in opposing these actions and urged that no form of violence be used to disrupt the functioning of the departments.

During the assembly, the Directors of the Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies and the School of Sociology reaffirmed the students that in all cases both the departments are committed to protect students’ right to expression. At the same time, they emphasized that under no circumstances will acts of violence be tolerated or permitted as a means to disrupt academic activities.

Notice NEED BASE SCHOLARSHIP

SHAESTA & NASEEM CHAUDHRY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

KHALIDA ANEES MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Admissions are open for Fall Semester 2026.