LeST fellowship is awarded to selected candidates from public universities and colleges who are doing innovative work or want to work on innovative ideas which are in benefit of society and social good. 

The general criteria for LeST fellowship is :

1. Three Fellowships; each in the amount of Rs. 50,000/- awarded to the selected candidates from students of public universities in Pakistan.
2. The Fellowship amount will be deposited in the academic tuition account of the university on behalf of the awarded candidate.
3. Students from all disciplines and sessions eligible to apply provided the follow criteria are met:
   
   • Student have at least three remaining semesters to graduate
   • Fellowship applicant must be in good academic standing in order to be considered for the fellowship
   • We are seeking ‘Thinking outside of the Box’ submissions which impact and benefit the society you live in. Submit  a minimum of 9  minutes video describing where your passion and interest lies in either your area of discipline or elsewhere be it Technical, Artistic, Creative or Entrepreneurial pursuits. Explain in detail how your interest and ideas can help impact the people around you through proposed project(s), demonstrations or well thought explanations.
4. Fellowship contest will open on November 28, 2022. Final date of submission is December 30, 2022. Final Three Fellowship winners will be announced on January 23, 2022.
5. All submitted entries will become part of LeSTNow.org and TechTrained.com LLC. Applicants agree to media release consent with application submission.

For Questions, please email us at fellow@lestnow.org OR  sunil@lestnow.org

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Students enrolled in any professional degree or training from any public/private institute provided.

• Students are committed to pursuing education in natural Sciences, Technology, engineering, or related discipline
• Students are in financial need based on existing life circumstances 
• Must have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent GPA in the last examination  
• Must have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent GPA or CGPA in the last examination

Criteria for LeST STEM Fellowship:

1. Every recipient must provide a result card for the previous semester/year showing satisfactory performance and at least 60% marks during the last examination.
2. Every Recipient must propose ideas/projects which they can do in their respective field for the benefit of society & minority communities. (For example, a student in nursing school can propose an idea to give awareness about nursing/midwifery & other short courses in the medical field to young society girls who completed higher secondary school education but now sitting at home after cutting off their studies). And many more ideas and projects can help communities rise and change their condition. LeST’s motive is to gather talents who can work on these social projects.
3. Every proposed idea/project for social benefit must be submitted for review by the LeST committee for approval.
4. After approval, every proposed project must be done by the fellowship recipient as a volunteer. Upon completing the project/task, recipient must share a report with the LeST committee for evaluation.
5. Every social project/task done by the fellowship recipient during the semester/year will be evaluated along with academic credentials. 

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Students who have passed matriculation or intermediate and enrolled in any professional degree or training from any public institute.

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Applicants can apply for Interest-Free Microloans in order to avail changing life opportunities. Opportunities that have a significant impact on an applicant’s career. An option that can enable the applicant to uplift their lives and circumstances and pay the microloan back to the organization.

Life-changing opportunities can be different for each person. It could be educational, career growth, availing an employment opportunity out of their existing circumstances, financial hurdles, etc.

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LeST works with several non-profit organizations, schools, community programs, and individuals who require financial and intellectual support to sustain their mission.

Support organizations and individuals aligned with the mission of LeST can be a force multiplier for LeST and its broader mission. We always try to help applicants through relational philanthropy.

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