Aligarh Alumni Association, Washington, DC Announces 344 Merit cum Means Scholarships for Students of AMU
Aligarh : The Aligarh Alumni Association, Washington, DC (AAADC) has announced the award of 344 merit cum means scholarships to students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for the academic year 2022-2023.
The scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need and aim to provide support to deserving students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at AMU. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation expenses, and a stipend for books and other academic expenses.
“The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC is committed to supporting the education of deserving students at AMU,” said Mrs. Shakeela Raza, President of AAADC. “We believe that education is the key to social and economic development, and we are proud to support the next generation of leaders and professionals.”
The scholarship recipients were selected through a rigorous application and evaluation process, which included academic achievements, financial needs, and a personal statement. The selection of 344 students came from more than 2000 applicants. Based on the Merit cum Means formula Association short-listed 850 students and AMU Alumni Affairs Committee representative team led by Prof. Ekram Khan finalized the name of 144 new students. 200 Students were previous recipients and after verification, their cases were also approved. The selection committee comprised Scholarship Committee Members and faculty members of AMU.
“We are grateful to the Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC for their generous support,” said Dr. Tariq Mansoor, Vice Chancellor of AMU. “These scholarships will enable our students to pursue their academic goals without the burden of financial constraints. We appreciate the commitment of the Alumni Association to the welfare of AMU students.”
The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC was established in 1975 and has been supporting education and research at AMU for over four decades, and the merit cum means scholarships are one of its flagship initiatives. The scholarships are open to all students of AMU, regardless of their religion, gender, or nationality.