Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST) has awarded scholarships to 325 students from various departments under its internal financial aid program. Among the recipients, 289 students received scholarships in the first phase, while 36 others have been selected to receive scholarships in a second phase, as confirmed by university authorities.
The scholarship distribution ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 24, at 3:00 PM in the university’s central gallery, where students were handed checks worth BDT 5,000 each—covering the previous five months of scholarship payments. The checks were personally handed over the awarded by JUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Majid.
The scholarships are being disbursed from the university’s internal fund for the fiscal year 2024–2025. Each selected student will receive BDT 1,000 per month, amounting to BDT 12,000 annually. University officials announced that monthly scholarship amount will be directly deposited into the recipients’ bank accounts at the beginning of each month.
Scholarship recipients were chosen based on both academic merit and financial need, with an added requirement that students must not be receiving any scholarships from other sources.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Majid highlighted that the scholarship program aims to encourage and support their academic pursuits while addressing the students during the event. He urged students to set clear goals, assuring them that success will follow with focus and determination. He emphasized the importance of relying on their own judgment and choosing friends wisely, noting that good friends serve as strong supporters. He expressed the university’s vision of building JUST into a humane and compassionate campus with the cooperation of its students.
The event also featured remarks from JUST Treasurer Professor Dr. Hossain Al Mamun. Among the attendees were key university officials, including the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Dr. Md. Amzad Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences and Technology, Professor Dr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Professor Dr. Shirin Nigar, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Dr. Md. Jafirul Islam, and Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies, Dr. Mohammad Md. Kamal Hossain. Also present were Deputy Registrar Nityananda Pal, department chairs, administrative heads, faculty members, and students.
The initiative reflects the university’s continued commitment to supporting deserving students and ensuring equitable access to higher education.
