Mangalore, Aug 26: Scholarships were handed over to as many as 600 students of coastal Karnataka hailing from poor economic background with good academic record at 'BCF Educational Scholarship Meet 2013' organised by UAE-based Beary's Cultural Forum (BCF) at Yenepoya University auditorium, Deralakatte, on the outskirts of the city on Sunday.
Approximately Rs 25 lakhs was distributed among the students as scholarship to pursue higher studies irrespective of their caste and religion. Most of the students who received the scholarships were girls.
The scholarship distribution programme was blessed by Khazi Shaikhuna P M Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal.
On the occasion, the parents were given a standing ovation by the students for providing education overcoming financial difficulties. A medal of honour was awarded to UAE-based entrepreneur Hassan Darvish, who has contributed to the scholarships fund.
Vice-Chancellor of Yenepoya University Dr P Chandramohan said that education comprised of collecting information, converting it into knowledge and converting that into wisdom. Today, there is no dearth of information. However, one should learn how to acquire knowledge received by learning and utilize it for the benefit of mankind, he advised the students.
Former Minister for Higher Education B A Moideen said that women had an equal right to education as Islam believed in equality and propagated it. “We should empower our women with education and knowledge and strive towards this. Providing few scholarships may be a small leap today, but may become an inspiration for others tomorrow,” he said, adding that it would help in creating awareness among the rich to donate a part of their wealth towards educating the poor students of the society.
BCF president Dr B K Yusuf addressed the students and spoke on the occasion. “Always think strategically about your position in your organisation or institution and the value of your skills. Your hard work will take you to new levels and your contribution to the society will also bring satisfaction to you and your parents,” he said.
A group of girls from Al-Badriya Composite College, Krishnapura performed a patriotic dance on the occasion.
Several dignitaries including Mangalore North MLA B A Moidin Bava, entrepreneur Syed Mohammed Beary and Hassan Darvish also spoke during the programme.
Entrepreneur B M Farookh, Abdullah Madumale, B A Abdul Nazeer, Abdul Azeez Suralpady, Noor Mohammed, Dr Kaup Mohammed, M E Moolur and others were present. BCF Patron B M Mumtaz Ali welcomed the gathering.
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