Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru , July 14 : St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, hosted a memorable programme marking the Sunitha Kumar Memorial Sports Scholarship Awards and abook release ceremony on July 10, 2025 at the seminar hall, Mother Aloysia Centenary Block.

The programme was graced by Dr Vinitha Shenava from Texas, United States of America. In her address, Dr Shenava fondly remembered her mother, late Mrs Sunitha Kumar, an alumna of the college who had a deep love for sports. She shared that, as Sunitha’s children, they wanted to begin this initiative at her alma mater to support and encourage student athletes.

The Principal, Sr Dr M Venissa A.C., welcomed the gathering and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Mr Sanjeev, Mrs Shifali Shetty and Dr Sheneva, for instituting the scholarship. She described it as “a living legacy” that would inspire and benefit generations of students. The recipients of the Sunitha Kumar Memorial Sports Scholarship were Ms Diksha D. Karkera, District and State level Wrestler, Mr Udith Rai, National and International throwball player and Ms Prapti District and State level Table Tennis, Volleyball, Discuss Throw, Short Put, Jawline throw and Throwball player.

This event also highlighted St. Agnes College's enduring commitment to its students, powerfully demonstrated through its robust scholarship program annually awarding scholarships to 525 students, totalling over ₹29,36,500 to date. This significant investment nurtures dreams, sustains academic journeys, and brightens futures, highlighting the belief of institution in every student's potential regardless of financial background. These merit-based and need-based scholarships empower students to excel and contribute meaningfully to society, reflecting the college's philanthropic spirit and dedication to excellence and inclusion.

This was followed by the release of books authored by the faculty members, Dr Sabina Dsouza, Mrs Chethana K. and Mrs Anitha. The edited volume of research papers presented at the International Conference on Fostering Sustainability, organised by the Departments of Political Science and Economics on February 25, 2025, were also released. All these publications will soon be available on Amazon, Flipkart, and other leading online platforms.