Father Muller Scholarships Disbursement 2025
The Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) held its annual scholarship disbursement to students of merit and low income category on 24 March 2025 in the Decennial Memorial Hall. Stany Alavres president of the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy was the chief guest and presided over by Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho Director FMCI. Scholarships amounting to 25 lakhs were provided by FMCI.
Stany Alvares in his heartfelt Kannada address, highlighted Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s strong advocacy for education as a tool for social empowerment, quoting, “Education is the milk of a lioness, and whoever drinks it will roar like a lion.” Ambedkar, who benefited from scholarships himself, emphasized student welfare and constitutional provisions for underprivileged groups, urging students to “Be educated, be organized, be agitated.”
Alvares also reflected on Swami Vivekananda’s belief in education as a transformative force that builds character, strength and self-reliance. Quoting, “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached,” he stressed the need for scholarships and student welfare initiatives to empower society.
Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho Director FMCI, shared the inspiring story of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who received a scholarship from Rev. Father Sequeira at Schwartz High School, enabling him to pursue his studies despite financial hardships. Later, as President of India, Kalam visited his alma mater but, upon learning of Fr Sequeira’s passing, paid tribute at his grave, saying, “Fr, your boy Abdul Kalam has come.”
Fr Coelho urged students to be generous, support future learners and emulate Dr Kalam’s humility. He assured parents that FMCI remains committed to providing academic and practical excellence to students, reciprocating the trust placed in the institution. This Scholarship is an impetus to create more professionals in the health care fields, thus Father Muller Charitable Institutions have instituted the Scholarship Programme to help socio-economically weaker students to dream big and be a part of the healthcare sector.
Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo Designate Director FMCI & Administrator FMHMC&H Deralakatte, Rev. Fr Ajith B. Menezes – Administrator FMMC, FMCOAHS, FMCOP, Rev. Fr Sylvester Vincent Lobo – Administrator FMHT, FMNCT, Thumbay, Rev. Fr George Jeevan Sequeira – Administrator FMMCH, Rev. Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta – Asst. Administrator Chief Nursing Officer FMMCH, Dr Antony Sylvan Dsouza – Dean FMMC, Dr Venkatesha B.M. – Vice Dean FMMC, Dr Hilda Dsouza – Principal FMCOAHS, Prof. Cherishma Dsilva – Principal FMCOP, Sr Dhanya Devasia – Principal FMCON & FMSON, Dr ESJ Prabhu Kiran – Principal FMHMC Deralakatte, Dr Vilma Meera Dsouza – Vice Principal FMHMC Deralakatte, Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor – Principal FMC (Sp.& Hg), Dr Satish S. – Principal FMCOPS Deralakatte, Dr Shivashankara A.R. – Principal FMAHSC Thumbay were present.
The compeering of the event was done by Dr Rashmi Ramesh (final year MBBS) and Chrisbel Rodrigues (physiotherapy student) proposed the vote of thanks. Ida Sequeira Office Superintendent, Meena Dsouza Asst Office Superintendent and Jennifer, Secretary to the Dean FMMC read the names of the awardees.
