UMS National Outreach Programme (NOP)

LUMS NOP Portal: nop.lums.edu.pk

Key Features & Structure

Launched in 2001, the NOP is designed to identify high-achieving yet financially needy students across Pakistan, offering them access to a world-class education at LUMS. nop.lums.edu.pk Wikipedia
As of today, over 1,561 students have been inducted into the programme, with 1,171 graduates now contributing professionally—many from diverse and remote regions of Pakistan. nop.lums.edu.pk

NOP isn’t just a scholarship; it’s an all-round transformation package:

Full tuition waiver
Accommodation (boarding and lodging)
Living stipend and books allowance
SAT and application fee coverage
Ongoing mentorship, enrichment, and peer support throughout university life
Post-graduation, scholars are encouraged to give back and mentor new applicants LUMS+1 Instagram Wikipedia

Applicants must:
- Have at least 80% marks in Matric or O-Levels
- Demonstrate genuine financial need Scribd Wikipedia

Apply during 1st year Intermediate / A-Levels, approximately two years ahead of intended LUMS entry Scribd Wikipedia
Preliminary Evaluation Test—MCQs on English, Mathematics, Analytical reasoning Wikipedia
Summer Coaching Session (SCS)—held at LUMS during summer break. LUMS covers all expenses except travel Wikipedia Scribd
SAT Test & Application—LUMS handles SAT registration fee; students then apply for admission like all candidates Wikipedia Scribd
Selection & Scholarship—admission is merit-based; successful applicants become NOP scholars with full funding Wikipedia Scribd

NOP has transformed lives—including that of a former scholar from a carpenter’s family who later earned admission to Harvard University LUMS+1
Alumni have also launched social initiatives, like turning their education into community development—one NOP graduate started an organization supporting hundreds of students in need LUMS

Feature	Details
Official Portal	nop.lums.edu.pk
Eligibility	≥ 80% in Matric/O-Level + financial need
Process Steps	Application → Prelim Test → Summer Coaching → SAT & Admission → Full Scholarship
Coverage Includes	Tuition, lodging, stipend, books, fees, mentorship
Alumni Impact	Over 1,171 graduates; many engaged in leadership & philanthropy