Pune: Anisha Ansar Ansari, a student of Pune College of Arts, Science, and Commerce (Pune-1 campus), has achieved remarkable success by securing a scholarship worth approximately ₹17 lakh for pursuing a B.Sc. (Honours) in Biology at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.
Anisha completed her 11th and 12th grades at Pune College. At a time when most students are caught up in the race for NEET and JEE, Anisha made a bold decision to pursue pure sciences. The scholarship includes 100% tuition fee waiver (approximately ₹13.9 lakh), 100% residential facility coverage (approximately ₹3.2 lakh). This make total scholarship value: ₹17.1 lakh.
Coming from a middle-class family, with her father working as a helper in a company, this achievement marks not only an academic milestone but also a promising economic future for Anisha.
Principal Dr. Iqbal N. Shaikh, Vice Principal Prof. Imtiyaz Agha, and faculty members Prof. Khalid Patel, Prof. Saleem Muniyar, Prof. Syed Javed, and Prof. Mohammad Sami congratulated Anisha wholeheartedly and stated that she has become a shining example for other students.