Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has set aside Rs500 million for the Rehmat-ul-Aalmeen Scholarship, The News reported on Wednesday.
Under this scheme, the provincial government will establish Rehmat-ul-Alameen (PBUH) Chair in divisional universities along with provision of scholarships for research on the life of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in international universities.
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About Rs250 million has been set aside as stipend money to position-holders. The scholarship will be offered to needy matriculate students for further studies.
The Punjab government has also announced a competition of short documentaries on the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) life which will be aired on tv channels and social media with English and French subtitles.
The winner will be given a cash prize and a certificate.