6th Eshaal Rashid Cheema Memorial Award 2026

GARHI DUPPATTA, AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR — The READ Foundation officially presented the 6th Eshaal Rashid Cheema Memorial Academic Excellence Award 2026 to Aiman Ejaz during an award distribution ceremony held at READ Foundation Girls College in Garhi Duppatta, AJK.

The annual memorial award recognizes top-performing students and orphan scholars across the READ Foundation educational network, providing critical financial support and digital learning tools to bridge educational gaps in remote regions.

Key Highlights of the 2026 Memorial Award

Award Winner: Aiman Ejaz

Academic Achievement: 3rd Position overall in the SSC Board Examinations (2025–2026) under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mirpur, AJK.

Grant Package:

• Financial Assistance: PKR 240,000 in cash grant
• Digital Access: A brand new laptop for research and academic projects.
• Recognition: Official Gold Medal and Merit Certificate

Distinguished Guests & Leadership

The formal distribution ceremony was attended by key executive officials from the READ Foundation:

• Mr. Muhammad Shafique Khan, General Manager
• Mr. Muhammad Usman, Manager Marketing & Fundraising
• Mr. Mazhar Sheikh, Regional Manager (Muzaffarabad)
• Mr. Zahid, Deputy Manager Education (Muzaffarabad)
• Mr. Sami Ullah, Resource Mobilization Officer (Muzaffarabad)

Supporting High-Achieving Youth in Remote Communities

Established six years ago to honor the memory of a promising young student, the Eshaal Rashid Cheema Memorial Academic Excellence Award has recognized top board position holders and orphan scholars for five consecutive years.

The merit program delivers cash assistance alongside personal laptops to top-performing examination candidates and high-achieving orphan students, helping students complete their higher degrees without financial delay. By combining direct funding with laptops, READ Foundation enables high achievers and orphan scholars to further their education.

Expanding Educational Scholarships Across Pakistan

Through structured scholarship frameworks, the READ Foundation expands access to quality learning opportunities across remote regions and communities. Donors, corporate partners, and global philanthropists are invited to support merit-based scholarship funds to empower future leaders.

How to Support: Interested donors and community partners can collaborate directly through READ Foundation regional offices or contribute to student support initiatives.