What is Brotherhood Scholarship Fund?
Brotherhood Scholarship fund is an initiative by Ex-students of Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur to help meritorious but financially needy students of the college. It was started in 2004 with a handful of ex-students and a contribution of Rs. 52,000/-. Last year 56
ex-students jointly contributed Rs. 1,67,064/-. All put together a sum of Rs. 5,77,526/- has been contributed to the college authorities till now.
This amount is spent on student’s education, books and examination fees. We do not get into the details of it and let college authorities exercise their judgment and discretion.
What is the amount?
There is no standard norm for this. For past six years we have targeted Rs. 2,400/- per personas the minimum amount. (@ Rs. 200/- per months- It is much less than what we spend on a movie or eating out one evening.) However, contributors can pay any amount (more or less) depending upon their wish. We stress on the collective effort and togetherness. The intention is the key not the amount. We know some of the contributors also separately donate to college.
What is our objective?We were in Narendrapur during our formative days. We believe Narendrapur has shaped our future. Whatever we are today or whoever we would become tomorrow, impact of our learnings at Narendrapur would always be enormous. This is one of the ways to recognize that contribution and express our thanks. This small contribution of ours towards our fellow brothers, who need our help, will ensure that the spirit of Narendrapur lives & grows within us.
How is the contribution made?
Contribution are collected through crossed cheque, bank draft or internet transfer. Cash is normally not taken. The entire sum collected, is handed over to the college authorities at one go. The receipt is shared with all contributors through e mail. It is not possible to provide individual receipts. However, if needed a letter can be issued from RKMR college authorities mentioning
the names of the contributors and the amount against their name.
When is it done?
We start collecting contribution at the beginning of May and continue till 3rd week of June. Total amount collected during this period are then handed over as a demand draft during first week of July. Normally Kolkata based contributors personally go to the college to do so. This roughly coincides with the new session.
Who all coordinate and collect the contributions?Contributions are collected by the following three people (Contact for more information)
Subhasis Manna:
Gautam Debnath
Avijit Das
avi0826@gmail.com +44 7776 49 1412
