Lahore, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, the CEO of Lake City Holdings and renowned philanthropist, recently reaffirmed his commitment to financially supporting deserving students at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). During a visit to the University on October 13, he engaged with beneficiaries of the Gohar Ejaz Scholarship Fund, shedding light on the tangible impact of his contributions to their educational journey.
According to a news release by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), The visit commenced with a cordial reception by Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Acting Vice Chancellor and Provost of LUMS, and Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, the Director of the Office of Advancement. Dr. Ejaz was then ushered into an interactive session with scholarship recipients, offering them a platform to voice their gratitude and share their transformative experiences at the University.
Highlighting the profound change ushered in by the scholarship, one student remarked, “Before LUMS, I had a different worldview, but this scholarship catalyzed a 360-degree shift in my perspective. The person I have become and my evolved mindset is a testament to the doors this scholarship opened for me.”
Another beneficiary of the scholarship fondly recounted their journey at LUMS, sharing how the once hesitant freshman matured into a confident teaching assistant, a metamorphosis facilitated by the support of the scholarship.
In response to the heartfelt testimonials, Dr. Ejaz emphasized the genesis of the fund, rooted in a vision to empower students to reach their utmost potential. He said, “Witnessing your progress fills me with pride. Our nation brims with potential, and it’s education that holds the key to harnessing it. I’m optimistic that you, along with future generations, will drive transformative change in Pakistan. My support for you remains unwavering.”
Before concluding the visit, Dr. Ejaz reiterated his dedication to continually fund students at LUMS, a gesture met with gratitude from the University’s leadership. Dr. Jadoon expressed, “Through scholarships, we are enabling aspirations and nurturing dreams, setting the foundation for uplifting not just individuals, but entire communities and the nation.”