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Dr Moopen announces annual scholarship programme

Dr Moopen announces annual scholarship programme

Time of India28-07-2025
Kochi: Aster DM Healthcare founder and chairman Dr Azad Moopen has announced an annual scholarship programme, Dr Moopen's Legacy Scholarship and Fellowships Programme, aimed at supporting meritorious students seeking admissions in Dr Moopen's Medical College, Dr Moopen's Nursing College and Dr Moopen's College of Pharmacy in Wayanad.
A 100% tuition fee waiver will be given to eligible meritorious medical students under the scholarship. Each year, five MBBS, 10 BSc nursing and 10 BPharm students will receive these scholarships. For MBBS scholarships, selection will be based solely on merit with excellent academic track records and top NEET rankings.
Meanwhile, BSc nursing and BPharm candidates will be chosen based on academic merit and financial need. The scholarship will cover entire tuition fees, subject to the students meeting basic academic performance and adherence to programme guidelines. Over the next five years, 125 students will benefit, with the total financial commitment expected to exceed Rs 3 crore per annum.
Applications for the scholarship are open. More details and eligibility guidelines are available on www.dmscholarship.in.
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