Marwadi University announces Kiran Bedi scholarship for meritorious girl students

Marwadi University today, 9 November 2026, announced the establishment of ‘The Kiran Bedi Scholarship’ at its campus in Rajkot. The scholarship is dedicated to supporting meritorious girl students in their pursuit of higher education at the university, aiming to commemorate Dr. Kiran Bedi’s pioneering legacy and contributions to public service.

The announcement was made during Dr. Kiran Bedi’s visit to the university, where she delivered a leadership and empowerment address. The scholarship is positioned as an initiative to translate inspiration into enduring impact, ensuring that deserving young women have the resources and support to overcome barriers and lead with courage.

Dr. Kiran Bedi’s Visit and Address

Dr. Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, visited Marwadi University today, 9 November 2026, to deliver a leadership and empowerment address. Her session focused on youth leadership, civic responsibility, and academic excellence, drawing a diverse audience.

Attendees at Dr. Bedi’s session included students, parents, faculty members, and local women police officers, reflecting the broad interest in her insights. Dr. Bedi joined the IPS in 1972 as its first woman officer and served as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry from 2016 to 2021. Her career spans policing, prison reform, and public administration, providing a rich background for her address on campus.

Purpose of the Scholarship

The Kiran Bedi Scholarship is named after Dr. Kiran Bedi and is dedicated exclusively to supporting meritorious girl students seeking to pursue higher education at Marwadi University. The university stated that the scholarship aims to ensure deserving young women have the resources and support to break barriers and lead with courage.

Dhruv Marwadi, a Trustee at Marwadi University, commented on the significance of the initiative. He stated, “Hosting Dr. Kiran Bedi is a defining moment for the entire Marwadi University community.” Marwadi added, “While her presence today serves to deeply inspire our students, parents and community officers, establishing ‘The Kiran Bedi Scholarship’ is our way of translating that inspiration into enduring impact. This scholarship will ensure that deserving young women have the resources and support to break barriers and lead with courage.” The scholarship is intended to empower the next generation of women leaders.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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