<p>A bi-annual merit scholarship award ceremony was recently held at PES University. About 1,322 meritorious students chosen from a student body of 6,834 were honoured with Prof CNR Rao and Prof MRD merit scholarships totalling to Rs 3 crore.<br /><br />The event was graced by chief guest Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Chemicals and Fertilizers. Dr M R Doreswamy, Chancellor, PES University, presided over the function.<br /><br />Addressing the audience, the chief guest congratulated all the awardees and said, “I am overwhelmed to be in the company of such young and bright minds.” <br /><br />He appreciated Dr Doreswamy for his untiring efforts in recognising the meritorious students on campus. <br /><br />He also highlighted the purpose behind awarding scholarships as put by the chancellor, “Eminent personalities including Sir C V Raman and Dr Abdul Kalam could achieve milestones through a scholarship. Thus, the scholarship is a factor for inspiration and motivation.”<br /><br />Delivering the presidential remarks, Dr Doreswamy congratulated all the scholarship awardees. <br /><br />Further, he also applauded the efforts of parents and teachers in encouraging the students. <br />He advised the youth to keep Prof CNR Rao as their role model and aim for even greater recognition. <br /><br />He said that it is a proud moment for everyone as “PES University was declared the best young university in the state of Karnataka as per the survey of Karnataka State Higher Education Council.” <br /><br /></p>
<p>A bi-annual merit scholarship award ceremony was recently held at PES University. About 1,322 meritorious students chosen from a student body of 6,834 were honoured with Prof CNR Rao and Prof MRD merit scholarships totalling to Rs 3 crore.<br /><br />The event was graced by chief guest Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Chemicals and Fertilizers. Dr M R Doreswamy, Chancellor, PES University, presided over the function.<br /><br />Addressing the audience, the chief guest congratulated all the awardees and said, “I am overwhelmed to be in the company of such young and bright minds.” <br /><br />He appreciated Dr Doreswamy for his untiring efforts in recognising the meritorious students on campus. <br /><br />He also highlighted the purpose behind awarding scholarships as put by the chancellor, “Eminent personalities including Sir C V Raman and Dr Abdul Kalam could achieve milestones through a scholarship. Thus, the scholarship is a factor for inspiration and motivation.”<br /><br />Delivering the presidential remarks, Dr Doreswamy congratulated all the scholarship awardees. <br /><br />Further, he also applauded the efforts of parents and teachers in encouraging the students. <br />He advised the youth to keep Prof CNR Rao as their role model and aim for even greater recognition. <br /><br />He said that it is a proud moment for everyone as “PES University was declared the best young university in the state of Karnataka as per the survey of Karnataka State Higher Education Council.” <br /><br /></p>
