Fair & Lovely Foundation invites applications for Scholarship 2012
Entering its 10th year, Fair & Lovely Foundation continues its endeavor of enriching lives through education
Fair & Lovely Scholarship Program has made a difference to the lives of more than 1100 girls
Mumbai, September 24, 2012: Fair & Lovely Foundation since inception in 2003 has played an integral role in
changing the lives of more than 1100 girls; given them wings to achieve
their dreams by empowering them through education and career
development. Continuing their passion and determination in the 10th
year, Fair & Lovely opens doors of hope for girls across the
country to pursue their dreams. The Fair & Lovely Foundation is an
enterprising initiative by Fair & Lovely, the leading fairness cream
brand from Hindustan Unilever Limited, offering scholarship to empower
the women of tomorrow.
In its 10th consecutive year, the Fair & Lovely Foundation
invites applications from girls across the country for the Fair &
Lovely Foundation Scholarship 2012 that allows them to pursue higher
education. Details of the scholarship program as well as the application
process can be taken from www.fairandlovely.in
Fair
& Lovely Foundation in its mission of ‘adding vitality to life by
making women look good, feel good and get more out of life’ has garnered
support from renowned Indian woman from all walks of life consisting of
successful educationists, NGO activists etc. who all work towards a
common objective of woman empowerment. Ms. Kum Kum Roy, Assistant Director-Worker, Sahara India Parivar, who’s been an integral part of the advisory boards says, ’This is a wonderful initiative by Fair & Lovely Foundation to help genuine and needy girls fulfill their dreams’. Dr. Fatema Vasanth, Principal Madras School of Social Work, who has supported Fair & Lovely Foundation through the years, says ‘I appreciate Fair & Lovely Foundation for making education a strategy to empower women’.
One of the 2011 scholarship winners, Diana,
who lost her father to a heart attack 4 years back almost halted her
ambition and progress mid-way. But she persevered by continuing to study
hard that got her a seat to pursue studies in her chosen field of
Architecture. “I had given up hope for pursuing Architecture
but after I received the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship I am
confident that I can now overcome my financial challenges to gain
excellence,” says Diana.
Like her, the Fair & Lovely scholarship program has played a major role in the success of many young aspiring girls by awarding them with scholarships pursue higher education. The aid is given to promising young girls, who have the grit and determination to overshadow every challenge and obstacle in transforming their lives.
Adding
value to the lives of these girls are eminent icons and educationists
like Padma Shri Manju Sharma(President of the National Academy of
Sciences), Sneh Bhargav(Distinguished member from the medical profession
in India for the National Knowledge Commission), R Venkat Rao(Vice
Chancellor National Law School of India University), Naini
Setalvad(Nutritionist and Health and Obesity Consultant), Padmavati
Bandhopadhya(First lady Air Marshal), Alokananda Roy(Dancer), Smita
Bansal(TV Actress), Dr. S Shanmugavel(Registrar Anna University), Prof.
Sukhadeo Thorat(Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research and
Former Chairman University Grants Commission), Ms. Harshini
Kanhekar(India’s first woman firefighter), Ms. Santosh
Yadav(Mountaineer), Mrs. Shahida Parveen Ganguly(Police Gallantry Award
Winner
from
J&K); and the likes that have been on the esteemed panel lending
their support and guidance to the torch bearers of a better future of
women in India.
Talking about the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship program Mr. Arun Srinivas, General Manager Skincare, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. says, “As we enter the 10th
year of Fair & Lovely Foundation, we promise to encourage every
Indian girl to make her dreams come true. In the past years we have
enriched lives of over 1100 girls and it’s overwhelming to see our
scholars carve a niche for themselves in the society with their
perseverance and we hope to continue with our endeavor with vigour in
empowering the young girls of India”.
The eligibility criteria to apply for Fair & Lovely Foundation scholarship, is a minimum of 60% in standard 10th & 12th. Applications can also be downloaded or submitted online on www.fairandlovely.in. Aspiring girls can also call on the toll free number 1800 220 130 for more information.
The last date for submission of application forms is 30th October, 2012.
Application forms can also be posted to the following address:
Fair & Lovely Scholarship 2012,
Fair & Lovely Foundation,
P.O. Box No. 11281,
Marine Lines Post Office,
Mumbai 400 020
About Fair & Lovely Foundation:
Fair & Lovely Foundation is an
HUL initiative that aims to empower the women of India through
education and career development. The foundation identifies academically
exceptional girls from financially challenged backgrounds and offers
scholarships up to Rs. 1, 00,000 per candidate. To maintain integrity
and fairness the selection is done by a panel of eminent personalities
from diverse fields. As the foundation enters its 10th year of inception Fair & Lovely intends to take forward the spirit of this endeavor.
About Hindustan Unilever Limited
Hindustan
Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods
company touching the lives of two out of three Indians. HUL works
to create a better future every day. We help people feel good, look
good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for
them and goo for others.