AdminThe Sikh Human Development Foundation (SHDF), a Washington-based philanthropic organisation has raised over Rs 1.37 crore for its scholarship programme for underprivileged children in Punjab who wish to pursue higher education. SHDF has been giving scholarships to bright but poor students in Punjab and surrounding areas since 2001. Inviting all to donate, SHDF chairman Gajinder […]
The Sikh Human Development Foundation (SHDF), a Washington-based philanthropic organisation has raised over Rs 1.37 crore for its scholarship programme for underprivileged children in Punjab who wish to pursue higher education.
SHDF has been giving scholarships to bright but poor students in Punjab and surrounding areas since 2001.
Inviting all to donate, SHDF chairman Gajinder Singh Ahuja said, “We need your help. They (students) need your help.”
SHDF board member Manpreet Singh said, “SHDF has been able to provide scholarships to over 4,000 students and more than 1,500 students have graduated and become professionals.”
SHDF’s scholarship is based on need and merit. Students are selected from colleges and universities throughout Punjab and surrounding areas with vigorous screening by the SHDF India Division based in New Delhi.
Most of the students receiving assistance are from families earning less than a dollar a day per person. This programme is executed in partnership with sister organisation Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council based in New Delhi.
~ Source- Hindustan Times