Demonstrating its commitment to educational empowerment, the Faridpur Development Agency (FDA) has awarded its annual Bangabandhu Higher Education Scholarships to five meritorious but underprivileged students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at public universities.
Scholarship Highlights
- Recipients: 5 high-achieving students facing financial hardship
- Award Amount: 36,000 BDT per student (Total: 180,000 BDT)
- Funding: Fully supported by FDA’s own resources
- Vision: Aligns with national goals of building a “Golden Bangladesh” through education
Why This Matters
The scholarships address:
✔ Barriers to Education: Enables bright minds to continue studies despite economic challenges
✔ Nation-Building: Invests in future leaders who can contribute to SDG 4 (Quality Education)
✔ Legacy Honor: Named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reflecting his emphasis on education
“This scholarship lifted my family’s burden and lets me focus on becoming a climate scientist,” shared recipient Fatema Akter, a first-generation university student.
“We believe education is the strongest tool to break poverty cycles,” said FDA’s Executive Director at the award ceremony.
