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Project Name

Dr Haripada and Bina Banerjee Scholarship to Biswadip Misra

Department

Computer Science & Engineering

Project Lead from the Department

Prof. Nandini Mukhopadhyay

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Project Lead from GJUAF

Dr. Ranjit Chakravorti

Overview

During a meeting with the Finance Office in December, 2023 at Jadavpur University, PVC Amitava Datta requested GJUAF to consider a scholarship for a student, Biswadip Mishra. He was admitted to the Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Department at JU at JU 10 years ago. He was infected with tuberculosis. His condition deteriorated and eventually left the University. In 2023  he passed the Joint Entrance examination and was admitted to the Computer Science and Engineering Department at JU. Prof Bivas Dam of Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Department and Prof Nandini Mukherjee of Computer Science and Engineering Department recommended financial help for Mr. Mishra to continue his studies at JU. A computer for Mr. Mishra has also been requested.

Request for funding

USD 3,500 = INR 2,90,000 (INR 5,000 per month for 4 years and INR 50,000 for a computer)

Budget

USD 3,500 = INR 2,90,000

Quote from vendors

Not Applicable

Funds Transferred

USD 3,500 on March 20, 2024

Procurement status

Completed

Completed or expected completion date

December, 2028

Remaining budget for this project

Not Available

Benefits to students and JU

Global Jadavpur University Alumni Foundation (GJUAF) is pleased to support a deserving student, Biswadip Mishra to fulfil his ambition to graduate from the Computer Science and Engineering Department. This exemplifies how alumni could support deserving students in achieving their goals. The University will provide free boarding at the hostel and will waive tuition for four years.