NLSIU-Bengaluru launches alumni financial aid drive
The Hindu
The funds raised will go towards funding the education of deserving students
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru has launched an alumni financial aid drive. Through the drive, which opened on July 20 and will end on August 15, the university hopes to raise ₹15 lakh. The overall financial aid targeted for the current 2021-22 academic year is ₹75 lakh, which will go towards funding the education of deserving students. While any amount of contribution is welcome, NLSIU has put out indicative amounts that will directly benefit one student: 100% waiver on tuition and residence, and support towards stipend – ₹3,07,000; 100% waiver on tuition – ₹2,02,000; 25% waiver on tuition – ₹50,400.
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