Update: Empowering a girl child
In small towns like Sahibganj, it’s unfortunately common for children to miss out on basic or higher education due to financial constraints or age-old beliefs. For girls, the situation can be even worse. That’s why I have a strong desire for at least one child to receive quality education or guidance that can change the course of their future, and I hope this can happen through my Alma Mater – St. Xavier’s. My father, sister, and I all attended the school, but I hope that future generations can receive an even better education.
I’m thrilled to share an update on my previous post about introducing a scholarship in honor of our grandmother, who passed away last July. I’m delighted to inform that St. Xavier’s has accepted the scholarship and printed it in their annual school diary. From March 2022 onward, the scholarship will be awarded to deserving students.
A heartfelt gratitude to Rev.Fr.Hillary D’Souza, current Principal of the School, for helping us make this a reality. A special thank you to Diksha Singh, ex-Xaverian for her valuable suggestions.
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At a family gathering, my mom brought up the idea of starting a scholarship to help a girl child from my alma mater achieve her dreams in memory of our beloved “DaddyMa,” who passed away on July 21st, 2020. DaddyMa was a pillar of support for me from the day I learned my first alphabet to the day I left home for further studies. She lived a long and fulfilling life of 88-90 years and traveled to many different places, with Hind Motor, a small suburb in Kolkata, being one of the most significant.
St. Xavier’s School has a special place in my heart as it has been one of the biggest foundation stones of my life. My dad and uncles studied there, and my sister and I followed in their footsteps. All of this was possible only because of the determination and perseverance of my grandmother.
Education has been a cornerstone of our family, and we moved to Sahibganj because of the school, which had only seven students in the 1950s. In honor of our grandparents, especially my “DaddyMa,” we are establishing a scholarship to empower one girl student every year.
