The scholarship scheme was started in 2004 to help and encourage poor but meritorious students in pursuit of academic excellence. This is a yearly venture and any student in the state of Karnataka can apply for availing this financial aid.This year more than 270 students in the state of Karnataka were chosen to receive the scholarships amounting to more than Rs. 5.0 lakhs.

Srimat Swami Swahanandaji Maharaj, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order and the head of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, graced the occasion while Dr Sri K. Balaveera Reddy, the Vice-Chancellor of Vishweshwarayya Technological University distributed scholarships to few chosen students.

Swami Swahanandaji Maharaj distributing Scholarships

Dr Balaveera Reddy distributing Scholarships