27/05/2026
When capability triumphs over circumstance, the sky is the limit!
We recently had the immense pride of hosting the N. Mahalingam Scholarship for Transformative Education Program (NM STEP) celebration, honouring 69 extraordinary graduating scholars from Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) and Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS). This initiative is not an act of charity, but our privilege to support highly capable students whose potential might otherwise be hindered by financial constraints.
The event was a masterclass in resilience and the transformational power of education:
Shri Shankar Vanavarayar (President, KI) delivered a poignant address on education as the ultimate equalizer. Expressing deep gratitude to the parents and our NGO partners for their grassroots efforts, his powerful thought: "Challenging circumstances are not setbacks; rather, it is navigating an 'outstandingly' difficult situation that ultimately molds a person into someone truly fantastic."
Chief Guest Lt. Col. M. Rajasekar (Indian Army Officer & KCT Alumnus 2005) shared his raw, awe-inspiring journey from a rural, Tamil-medium background to becoming an elite military leader. He reminded our scholars that their early life struggles have gifted them with a profound mental resilience that sheltered lives rarely build. His ultimate advice? "Fix your target, do not let your background affect your dreams, and do not deviate. You can withstand any pressure."
To our 69 graduating STEP scholars: You are a testament to the fact that with focus and determination, no barrier is too high.
Swipe through the carousel to witness the pride, emotion, and inspiration from the ceremony!
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