Are your children missing out on the opportunity to receive cash assistance for their education? The Benazir Taleemi Wazifa (BTW) programme run by the Government of Pakistan provides quarterly cash transfers to eligible families to support their children’s enrollment and retention in schools or colleges. But do you meet the eligibility criteria to sign up? Take this short quiz to find out!
Learn more about the application process.
Benazir Taleemi Wazifa Eligibility Quiz
Let’s check if you understood the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa eligibility criteria properly. Take this quick quiz to determine if you qualify:
| Question 1: Who is eligible for BTW assistance? | A. All BISP beneficiary families with school-going children | B. Only children of existing BISP Kafalat beneficiaries | C. Families recommended by local politicians | D. Children of government employees |
| Question 2: What is the age group for secondary school stipend? | A. 8-16 years | B. 6-14 years | C. 8-18 years | D. 5-15 years |
| Question 3: How often is attendance verified? | A. Twice a year | B. Every month | C. Daily | D. Each quarter |
Check your answers at the bottom to see if you got them all right!
Next Steps if Found Ineligible
If you determined that your family does not meet the eligibility criteria for the BTW programme, don’t worry. Here are some options to consider:
- If your child falls in the BTW age bracket, consider applying for the main BISP Kafalat programme. If approved as a beneficiary, you can enroll for BTW next year.
- Federal and provincial governments also run additional scholarships and stipend programmes you can explore. Talk to your school administrator for more details.
- Private organizations like NGOs, non-profits and community welfare trusts also provide educational assistance and scholarships. Reach out to ones operating near you.
So while BTW has specific eligibility requirements, there are other avenues to receive financial aid for your children’s schooling. The key is to be informed and proactive in seeking assistance.
We hope this guide helped you determine if your family is eligible for the BTW programme. Empower yourself through education – sign up today!
Quiz Answers:
- 1) B
- 2) C
- 3) D
Nauman is an education policy analyst associated with BISP as senior program consultant for the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif conditional cash transfer initiative. He heads portfolio management for the program including planning, budgeting and performance monitoring. Nauman has over 10 years experience in the social impact space. He completed his MPhil in Economics from Government College University Lahore, focusing his research on financial inclusion for literacy and skills development.