BHU to offer scholarship to first year MBBS students; check details

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is set to introduce a brand-new scholarship program for first-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students.

By Jitendra Jangid Jun 20, 2023, 13:07 IST

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will be offering a new scholarship for students pursuing their first year of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The university plans to launch this scholarship for meritorious students, especially for those belonging to the economically weaker background of the first year MBBS. Selected students will receive Rs 25,000, as a part of the scholarship. The idea behind this scholarship is to help and support meritorious students coming from financially weaker backgrounds. This scholarship aims to help deserving candidates who aspire to become doctors, aiming to relieve their financial constraints. Also read| Inspired by Web Series on NEET, Son of Electrician Cracks Exam, Secures Rank 29 The donation for candidates has been made under the recently launched Pratidana scheme. This scheme aims to increase student access to resources, boost research infrastructure, and enhance the university’s teaching-learning environment. The Pratidana initiative was launched by BHU Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Kumar Jain. Dr Ramesh Chandra Gupta, former head of department of Metallurgical Engineering at IT-BHU (now IIT BHU), has donated Rs 5 lakh to the varsity. “The new scholarship scheme Dr. Bhoj Raj Varma and Smt. Shanti Varma Memorial Scholarship is named after the close relatives of Gupta,” stated an official notice released by BHU. Meanwhile, the university earlier received a donation of Rs 10 lakh to institute two scholarships for Masters of Arts (MA) Hindi candidates on merit-cum-means basis. One male candidate and one female student will be offered the MA Hindi scholarship, reports add. The new scholarships are to be named after Late Pt Ganga Ratan Pandey and his wife Jagrani Pandey. The donation was given by their sons Arun Pandey and Prakash Pandey to pay homage to their parents. Pt Ganga Ratan Pandey was a former student of BHU, who completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree from the renowned university. In 1942, when he was pursuing his MA Hindi, he was jailed for participating in the Quit India Movement. Ratan Pandey was a trusted follower of educational reformer and politician - Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. In order to raise charitable funds for the university, Ratan Pandey actively took part in several fundraising events. As a writer, he made a significant contribution to Hindi literature. He wrote several publications including short story collections, poetry, drama, historical fiction, and songs. Ratan Pandey also translated a number of books on subjects like political science, international affairs, and education.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is set to introduce a brand-new scholarship program for first-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students. The primary objective of this initiative is to provide financial support to meritorious individuals, particularly those hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Successful candidates will be awarded Rs 25,000 as part of this scholarship. The underlying idea is to assist and empower deserving students who aspire to pursue a career in medicine by alleviating their financial burdens.

The generous donation for this scholarship has been made under the recently launched Pratidana scheme. This scheme aims to enhance students' access to resources, bolster research infrastructure, and create an enriching teaching and learning environment within the university. The brainchild of BHU Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Kumar Jain, the Pratidana initiative has received a significant contribution of Rs 5 lakh from Dr. Ramesh Chandra Gupta, former head of the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at IT-BHU (now IIT BHU). An official notice released by BHU confirms that the scholarship has been named the "Dr. Bhoj Raj Varma and Smt. Shanti Varma Memorial Scholarship" in honor of Gupta's close relatives.

Furthermore, BHU recently received a donation of Rs 10 lakh to establish two scholarships for Master of Arts (MA) Hindi candidates based on merit-cum-means criteria. One male candidate and one female student will be selected for the MA Hindi scholarship. These scholarships, named after Late Pt Ganga Ratan Pandey and his wife Jagrani Pandey, were generously donated by their sons, Arun Pandey and Prakash Pandey, as a tribute to their parents. Pt Ganga Ratan Pandey was an alumnus of BHU, having completed his bachelor's and master's degrees from the esteemed institution. During his pursuit of MA Hindi in 1942, he was imprisoned for his involvement in the Quit India Movement. Ratan Pandey was a devoted follower of the renowned educational reformer and politician, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. In order to raise funds for the university, Ratan Pandey actively participated in various fundraising events. Additionally, he made significant contributions to Hindi literature as a writer, with a diverse portfolio including short story collections, poetry, drama, historical fiction, and songs. Ratan Pandey also translated numerous books on subjects such as political science, international affairs, and education.

These scholarships serve as a testament to the BHU community's commitment to providing opportunities and support to talented individuals, enabling them to achieve their academic and professional aspirations. Through these initiatives, BHU aims to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment while honoring the contributions of notable individuals who have shaped the institution's legacy.

BHU to offer scholarship to first year MBBS students; check details

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