By Shafaque Alam for TwoCircles.net,
New Delhi: Youth Empowerment Services (YES) awarded scholarships comprising financial assistance worth Rs. 1000-1500 /-per month to 25 bright and meritorious students of Jamia Nagar locality in South Delhi on March 13. In Feb 2011, YES conducted an awareness programme, “World of Scholarships & Awards” at Jamia Millia Islamia’s Ansari Auditorium in collaboration with Outreach Programme, for the students of the University and other Institutions at Jamia Nagar. At this occasion, YES Achievers’ Scholarship program was also announced.
The launch had dual purposes; first to break the wrong notion among the students that application procedures for the Scholarships are tedious and difficult. Second, to select 25 bright and needy students to fulfill their financial needs and to help them achieve their vision through a YES Achiever’s Program. YES Achiever’s Scholarship Program comprising of financial assistance of Rs. 1000–1500/- pm along with enrollment in YES Achiever’s Program, was offered to the students of class VIII to XII and students of Diploma/Graduate courses for an academic year.
Winners of YES scholarship
The renewal of the YES Achievers’ Scholarship Program is subject to good conduct and fulfillment of set academic and overall performance standards. The selection for the present academic year was made after detail evaluation and interviews; on the basis of merit and need. Preference was given to toppers, students belonging to minority community; low family income; professional courses (Engineering/Medical), sports persons (minimum state level), girl candidates, etc. The selected students are from low income and zero income group families. The average percentage secured by students of the group in their last examination is 81.86%.
Out of 25, 19 students are from Jamia Millia Islamia and its schools, rest are from the other Jamia Nagar based institutions. All the selected students have high aims of being doctor, engineer, IAS, CA, Judge (IC), etc.
YES, situated in Gaffar Manzil, Jamia Nagar, is a developmental programme of New Millennium Foundation (a non-profit organization) which has been promoting overall development of youth by focusing on building their career and character. The New Millennium Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the New Millennium Limited; a leading name in the field of Project Management in the Construction and Real estate sectors in India. The company, promoted by Mr. Salman Jafri, manages some of the largest and most prestigious Institutional campuses, Shopping Malls, Golf Courses, Amusement Parks, Gated Communities, Townships, etc.