FAISALABAD: US Consul General Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins has visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and called on UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and discussed the area of mutual concerns.
The Vice Chancellor signed a Service Agreement for the 3rd English Access Microscholarship Program of USD 131,898.91 for 200 UAF students.
The US Consul General appreciated continuous support and collaboration of UAF for running the US Department of State’s supported English Language Programs at both campuses.
English Access Microscholarship Program aims to empower the students from underprivileged community through enhancing their English language proficiency and the life skills.
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan briefed the US Consul General about the history of UAF and its ongoing collaborations and partnerships with the US and other countries.
He said that UAF is enjoying excellent ties with US universities including University of California, Washington State University and others.
He called for the commencing hybrid programs of learning and research of UAF with the US universities.