Mangaluru: The Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK) distributed Scholarships for the Academic Year 2020-2021, at a simple procedure at the CASK Office in Pio Mall, Bejai-Mangalore, on 17th September 2020.
A total of fifty-two students from 34 educational institutions in Mangalore and DK District, ranging from Primary School to Post-graduate degree courses were handed over the scholarship cheques with a total worth of Rs. 3,84,700/-. This included 32 students from Primary, Secondary School, or PUC who received Rs.5,000/- each, 12 students pursuing Degree courses who received Rs. 6,000/- each and 8 students pursuing post-graduate courses who received an amount from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs.30,000/- each. It was clearly explained that the Scholarship amounts are primarily meant for books, extra coaching, and transport.
The Scholarship beneficiaries and one of their parents were invited to the CASK office at staggered timings from 9.30 – 13.00 hours on 17th September 2020 and the cheques were handed over to them by CASK President Nayana Fernandes, and Vice-Presidents Captain Vincent Pais and Patsy Lobo.
Strict adherence to COVID-19 precautions like wearing masks, physical distancing, and the use of hand sanitizers were followed. The entire procedure was implemented with clock-like precision and efficiency – a trademark of CASK activities and functions.
CASK was inundated with Scholarship requests this year because of many parents losing their jobs or getting reduced salaries or losses in business. The Scholarships granted by CASK are modest but even small amounts make a big difference. The CASK team, therefore, requests our members and well-wishers to contribute towards the CASK Scholarship Fund so that we can give the benefit of Scholarship to a few more students.
