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36 Santa Cruz students awarded Vasantrao Dempo Scholarships

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The 24th edition of the late Padmashree Vasantrao Dempo Scholarships was recently held at Dempo House, Panaji where 36 students from Santa Cruz were presented with scholarships.

Started in 2001-2002, the scholarships are awarded on merit, with exceptions made for financially needy students recommended by the village sarpanch. The awards cover students pursuing higher secondary education, graduate/postgraduate studies, and professional courses.

Santa Cruz Sarpanch Jenifer Oliveira was the chief guest. The event was attended by executive director, Dempo Industries Private Limited Pallavi Dempo; whole-time director, Dempo Shipbuilding & Engineering Services Yatish Dempo; managing director, Mormugao Shipping & Stevedoring Private Limited Uma Virgincar and panch member Amabelle Gomes.

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