Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Canara Bank Awards Scholarships to Meritorious SC/ST Girl Students
Canara Bank gave scholarships to girl students from SC/ST communities.
The students had performed well in their studies.
The money is meant to help them continue their education.
The programme was organized by the bank’s Mumbai Circle.
Scholarships are being provided through 64 branches to 384 students.
The total scholarship amount is ₹15.36 lakh.
Eighty students attended the event with teachers and parents.
The bank also gave students 100 school bags with water bottles.
Bank officials encouraged the students to keep working hard and pursue their goals.
Canara Bank’s Mumbai Circle distributed Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarships to meritorious girl students from SC/ST communities.
The programme covers 64 branches and 384 students, with total scholarships worth ₹15.36 lakh.
Eighty students attended the programme along with 30 teachers and parents.
The bank also distributed 100 school bags with water bottles.
Officials said the initiative promotes higher education, equal opportunity and empowerment for disadvantaged students.
- Who
- Canara Bank’s Mumbai Circle, led by CGM Ranjeev Kumar, distributed scholarships to meritorious girl students from SC/ST communities; Rajesh T Pali, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, attended as chief guest.
- What
- The Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship programme provided financial support to eligible girl students and included the distribution of school bags with water bottles.
- When
- The programme took place this year; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Canara Bank’s Circle Office in Mumbai.
- Why
- To support higher education, recognize academic achievement and promote equal opportunities for students from socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
- Organiser
- Canara Bank’s Mumbai Circle
- Programme
- Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship
- Branches covered
- 64 branches
- Students covered
- 384 students
- Total scholarship amount
- ₹15.36 lakh
- Event attendance
- 80 students, along with 30 teachers and parents
- Additional distribution
- 100 school bags with water bottles
