Sonipat: The OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has made a significant announcement by granting over 2,000 scholarships to deserving students for the upcoming academic year 2024-25. This progressive initiative is aimed at ensuring that exceptionally talented students have equal access to high-quality education. The decision to award more than 2,000 scholarships for the incoming 2024-25 batch is a special commemoration of JGU's 15th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2024. As a result of this initiative, more than 60% of the new students admitted in 2024 will have the opportunity to benefit from these scholarships and pursue their education at JGU, as reported by PTI.
While making this announcement, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University said, “We are most delighted to announce this transformative initiative to award over 2000+ scholarships to our incoming students in 2024. JGU believes education to be a beacon of opportunity for all, regardless of their family background or economic standing. Our founding Chancellor and benefactor, Mr. Naveen Jindal has always recognised the importance of access to education for the deserving students, regardless of their financial circumstances. The most tangible expression of this commitment is our generous scholarship programme."
"During the last 14 years, JGU has awarded over INR 250 crores in scholarships and almost half of the students studying at JGU have been recipients of these scholarships. It has been a life-changing experience for our students as they got access to a world-class education, which they may not have been able to afford,” he added.
Professor Raj Kumar who was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and received full scholarships to study at Harvard University and Oxford University in the late 90's, explained the importance of instituting substantial scholarships at JGU this year by emphasizing that “these are not just financial aids; they are transformative opportunities. They open doors to world-class higher education for individuals who might otherwise have been denied access due to financial constraints.”He further added that, “Our commitment to providing scholarships is not just a policy; it's a reflection of our deep-seated belief that education is a powerful tool for social change.”
Embracing a comprehensive array of disciplines across 12 schools, including Law, Business, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts, Media Studies, Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature, Public Health & Human Development, and two specialised research institutes focusing on behavioural sciences and education, JGU is dedicated to shattering conventional educational boundaries and nurturing interdisciplinary learning. With over 30 undergraduate programmes and more than 15 postgraduate programmes, JGU's academic offerings are firmly grounded in interdisciplinary innovation, enabling students to seamlessly transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
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Professor Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar, JGU observed, “The award of over 2000+ scholarships in 2024 will enable JGU to place the student experience at its core, which is further fuelled by dynamic academia-industry interface and partnerships with national and international institutions. With over 1,100 full-time faculty members from 51 countries in the world, JGU provides a world-class education. For students aspiring for international exposure, JGU offers a wide range of student mobility programmes in collaboration with 400+ international higher education institutions in over 70 countries.”
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