Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (NP)
Udupi, Aug 25: Mangalore Cricket Club Qatar (MCCQ) held its 7th annual scholarship distribution ceremony for deserving students from Udupi and Mangaluru at the Bishop's House, Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi. More than 25 students received scholarships at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese, praised the MCCQ Charitable Trust for its annual initiative. “MCCQ Charitable Trust every year distributes scholarships to deserving students, especially for their education, which is a great service they are giving to society,” he said.
He encouraged students to dream big and highlighted that success is achieved through hard work. “As the students enter this competitive world, they should know what course to choose and how to secure a good job,” he added.
Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado, secretary of the Catholic Board of Education, Mangalore Diocese, emphasised that the scholarships come from those who have faced similar struggles. “Students should not only thank the donors but also help others when they grow up,” he said. He commended the work of the MCCQ Charitable Trust.
Prakash Noronha provided information about MCC Qatar and the MCCQ Charitable Trust, noting that since 2018, the trust has distributed scholarships worth Rs 13.5 lac, benefiting 20-25 students annually. He also highlighted that the trust supports medical expenses and awards scholarships to students from all religious backgrounds.
Scholarships were distributed by Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado, and Fr Vincent Robert Crasta.
The event was attended by Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado, Fr Vincent Robert Crasta, Prakash Noronha, Fredrick D’Souza, Norbert Codra and other members of the MCCQ Charitable Trust.
Fr Vincent Robert Crasta led the opening prayer, Fredrick D’Souza proposed a vote of thanks, and Lavina D’Souza compered the event.
The programme ended with the fellowship meal.