South Kashmir Boy from Shopain Bags Prestigious IsDB Scholarship
Umar shafi, from D.K Pora, Herman, in south Kashmir’s Shopian district became the first Kashmiri to be awarded this scholarship, Umar is currently pursuing his MBBS from Kazakhstan.
This scholarship will cover the cost for the remaining two years of his degree.
Talking to The Kashmiriyat, Umar expressed his contentment, saying, “ I am hoping that this will pave the way for other Kashmiris to get this honour”.
“Three days back I received a mail from IsDB that I am one of the selected candidates for the scholarship this year, it is a great honour and it not only is financially encouraging but has been a boost to my morale. If I can do it, so can other Kashmiris”, Umar said.
It is pertinent to say here that IsDB (Islamic development bank) is funding scholarships for undergraduate, masters, research, vocational and bachelors in 21 least developed member countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin and various other nations.
