Mangaluru: “One can attain a high position in life only through education, but it is important to be humane while also pursuing education,” said MLA and former minister U T Khader here on Sunday, August 25.
He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the scholarship distribution programme organised by UAE-based Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) at the Town Hall. Khader appreciated the BCF’s work of supporting the talented poor children through its scholarships. “Identifying the poor children and helping them realise their dream is a noble work carried out by BCF. The beneficiaries should not forget their help and should utilise the benefits properly to help others in need,” he said.
BCF president Dr B K Yusuf informed that the organisation has been providing scholarships to students for the past 18 years. “Our intention is to assist those students who are from a poor financial background and want to achieve something in life. Hence, instead of focusing on the academic excellence of the students, we have given more importance to their economic condition as a criteria for our scholarships,” he said.
Scholarships worth a total of Rs 20 lakh were disbursed to over 450 students from both the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on the occasion. Meanwhile, a total of six sewing machines were also disbursed to women from a poor financial background.
Prior to the inaugural programme, a career guidance programme and cultural programme was conducted by the students of Crescent English Medium High School held which enthralled the audience.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Arunamshu Giri delivered a keynote address at the programme. MLC Ivan D’souza, former minister Vinay Kumar Sorake, former MLA Mohiuddin Bava, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Mohammed Nazeer, BCF Scholarship committee chairman M E Moolur, BCF patron Mumthaz Ali B M, Karnataka State Minorities Commission Chairman G A Bava and others were present.
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