Zakat & Endowment

In addition to its extensive range of scholarships, Bahria University also provides financial assistance through Zakat to the most deserving students. This support is granted through a transparent and rigorous evaluation process, including a series of interviews, to ensure that assistance reaches only the most deserving individuals. 

Overview

Zakat is a fundamental religious obligation and a trust that must be managed with care and responsibility. At Bahria University, we collect Zakat throughout the year, ensuring that contributions are consistently used to support deserving students and create meaningful, long-term impact in the form of Sadqa-e-Jaariya.

All donations are carefully allocated to ensure they reach eligible students, supporting their educational needs and helping them continue their academic journey. Under the initiative “Sadqa-e-Jaariya for Deserving Students,” Bahria University facilitates access to education through structured and transparent processes.

Our support is not limited to specific months; rather, it continues throughout the year to address ongoing student needs. Funds are utilized to cover essential academic expenses and to assist students facing financial challenges.

Bahria University Separate Sharia Compliant Zakat Fund Account for Giving your Zakat to Mustahqeen-e-Zakat Students

It is essential for contributors to clearly understand how their donations are transformed into meaningful impact and Sadqa-e-Jaariya. At Bahria University, we ensure that all Zakat contributions are managed transparently and reach the most eligible and deserving students.

To uphold this noble cause and create a long-lasting impact for future generations, Bahria University has established a dedicated account titled “Bahria University – Zakat Fund Account.”

All contributions to this fund are handled with strict adherence to Shariah principles. The principal amount is preserved and invested only in Shariah-compliant avenues. Under no circumstances are Zakat funds used for administrative, infrastructure, or non-student-related purposes.

The funds are utilized strictly for student support, including but not limited to:

• Tuition fee
• Academic and essential educational expenses
• Emergency academic assistance for financially distressed students

BU Zakat Governance

Pursuant to the approval of the dedicated Bahria University Zakat Fund, a formal Zakat Governance Structure was established to ensure transparency, Shariah compliance, accountability and effective utilization of Zakat funds. The Bahria University Zakat Committee (BUZC) serves as the governing and oversight body for the management and administration of the Zakat Fund.

Composition of the Committee      

The BU Zakat Committee comprises the following:

Mandate: The Committee oversees, regulates and monitors all matters relating to the collection, management, allocation and disbursement of Zakat funds in accordance with University regulations and Shariah principles.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

BU Endowment

Bahria University has been established under section 3 of Bahria University Ordinance 2000, and is empowered to create the endowment fund under section 4 (s) of Bahria University Ordinance 2000. Endowment Fund (EF) shall be a long term strategic fund to be used for minor to medium and high-level developments at the university level.

The Endowment Fund (EF) receives donations from the alumni, companies, firms, rentals, scholarships, investments, the business community, corporate sector, diplomatic Community, and government organizations to achieve the aims and objectives of the University. The principle amount of the EF will not be utilized without any major reason but the fund will be increased year by year. The Endowment Fund is a security to determine the financial stability of the university. This is a consolidated fund at Bahria University to support the vision and mission of the university.  

Endowment Governance

The Board of Endowment Fund Management (BoEFM) is created for governing of Bahria University Endowment Fund which is expected to generate regular and permanent income to supplement grants and contributions made by donors. The additional income is meant for strengthening the functions of Bahria University and for achieving its objectives more effectively.

The Bahria University Endowment Fund (BUEF) shall have the following aims and Objectives:  

Governing Body of the Fund

The Board of Endowment Fund Management (BoEFM) is the governing body of the fund.

Power & Functions of the Board of Endowment Fund Management

1. The Board of Endowment Fund Management (BoEFM) have full powers to manage and control all affairs of the Fund, including but not limited to creation and management of all endowment funds of Bahria University, investment of Fund money, opening and operating Accounts in Banks.
2. The Board of Fund may set up sub committees as required. It may frame rules, bye-laws consistent with the rules and lay down policies for the administration of the Fund.