Archive · 6 Jan 2026
BITS Pilani Receives $1M Scholarship Endowment for Women
BITS Pilani, a famous university, got a big gift of $1 million from one of its old students, Mahesh Samdani, and his wife.
This money will be used to give scholarships to smart and needy girl students.
The scholarship is named after Mahesh's mom and will help these girls study without worrying about money.
The university is very happy because this gift will help many girls get a good education.
Mahesh and his wife believe that educating one girl can help her whole family.
The scholarships will start in 2026 and will be given every year to girls who do well in their studies and need financial help.
BITS Pilani received a $1 million scholarship endowment from alumnus Mahesh Samdani and his wife, Purva Ladha.
The endowment, named Smt Kaushaliya Devi Samdani Scholarship, aims to support meritorious and financially deserving female students.
The scholarships will be awarded annually from the academic year 2026–27 based on academic performance and financial need.
Mahesh Samdani, Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase, established the scholarship in memory of his mother.
The endowment is part of BITS Pilani's broader $100 million Endowment Fund, supporting various initiatives.
- Who
- Mahesh Samdani (1986 batch alumnus of BITS Pilani) and his wife, Purva Ladha
- What
- A $1 million scholarship endowment for women students
- When
- Effective from the academic year 2026–27
- Where
- BITS Pilani
- Why
- To support meritorious and financially deserving female students
- Donor
- Mahesh Samdani and Purva Ladha
- Scholarship Name
- Smt Kaushaliya Devi Samdani Scholarship Endowment
- Amount
- $1 million
- Institution
- BITS Pilani
- Purpose
- Support meritorious and financially deserving female students
- Effective Year
- 2026–27
- Selection Criteria
- Academic performance and financial need