Iqra Bibi

Iqra Bibi's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in her field

Education is highly valued in Pakistan and is often seen as the key to social mobility and success. However, students from underprivileged backgrounds face significant challenges in accessing quality education. Scholarship programs like NED Scholars play a critical role in providing opportunities. Coming from a humble background, I attended a municipal school while my father worked as a lab attendant. Despite financial struggles, I excelled in my studies and, with Allah’s help, achieved the highest marks in my school during 10th grade. One teacher encouraged me to apply to a top engineering university in Karachi, but the cost of higher education was a concern for my family. Thats when I learned about NED Scholars, which provided scholarships to students like me. Their support covered my tuition, provided academic resources, and even gave me a high-spec laptop, significantly easing my financial burden. Thanks to NED Scholars guidance and mentorship, I graduated at the top of my class, winning three gold medals. This helped me secure a job as a test automation engineer at a reputable software house, and I now hold a leading position at a startup, demonstrating the quality of education I received. I am deeply grateful to the sponsors, donors, and especially Dr. Sohail for this amazing opportunity. NED Scholars has been instrumental in my success, and I look forward to giving back the support and guidance I received.