Media Release

Bengaluru, Feb 17: St Joseph's University hosted 'Roots to Wings', the first Scholarship Day of the University, at the SJU Main Auditorium on Friday, celebrating academic excellence and the transformative power of education. The event brought together administrators, faculty, students, and distinguished guests to honour scholarship recipients and reaffirm the institution’s commitment to holistic development.

The chief guest, Dr Markus Obkircher, director and head of customer solutions R&D (chemistry) at Merck KGaA, addressed the gathering, emphasizing that each student represents 'hard work and sacrifice'. He described scholarships as a trust and investment in students, encouraging them to build a future guided by intelligence and integrity. He further noted that education extends beyond knowledge acquisition to the cultivation of character and values.

The presidential address was delivered by Fr Dionysius Vaz, the university’s chancellor, who highlighted the institution’s mission of nurturing socially responsible citizens through value-based education. The vice-chancellor, Dr Fr Victor Lobo, also addressed the audience, congratulating the scholarship awardees and urging them to make the most of their opportunities to contribute meaningfully to society.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Fr Arun Prashanth D'Souza, finance officer and convenor, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, organisers, and students for making the programme a success.

The 'Roots to Wings' Scholarship Day reaffirmed the university’s dedication to empowering students in Bengaluru through education that blends academic excellence with character formation.