PUNE UNIVERSITY NEWS :- scholarship page is buzzing with news

Earlier this month, two students got the chance to fulfill their dreams by securing a seat at the University of Cincinnati (UC). When 17-year-old Karishma Randhave of Shirval and 18-year-old, Anjani Lahane from Mangaon in Raigad got to know about their selection for the Global Opportunity scholarship of Rs 67.5 lakhs each, they were jubilant. Both the girls are from low income families and for them this was a dream come true. With the help of NGO Lend a Hand, the students got a chance to start treading the path leading to their goal. Several institutes and NGOs across the city have scholarships and economical support to offer.

At the Pune University website, the scholarship page is buzzing with news. The Arthik Durbal Ghatak scholarship for economically weak students was launched by the University in 2006. Every year, each department selects students who come from family's with an income of less than one lakh rupees. A monthly monetary assistance of up to Rs 4000 is given to post graduate students and Rs 2,000 to undergraduate students. Shares Vitthal Sathe, deputy registrar, Pune University, "This scholarship is given if a student scores equal to or more than 60 per cent. It is for those who have not received any aid from government schemes." Last year, more than 2200 students were awarded scholarships from the university fund. The university also has several other scholarships like the Krantijyoti Savitrimata Phule scholarship for women and Eklavya Arthik Sahayya Yojana.Several independent units also provide assistance to students. The Uttam Singh Wadhwa Memorial Trust gives scholarships to students from low income families but who have brilliant academic records. The Trust is in fact currently seeking students who can apply for the same. "We offer Rs 10,000 each to 10 selected students. They should be studying engineering or pharmacy. Interested students can contact us till September 27," says S S Wadhwa, managing trustee. Other popular scholarships include the Vinod Doshi Scholarship and the Lila Poonawala Foundation scholarship for girls.