Transcript STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS at AGN School Tamil Nadu, India • A Rotary Club of Adelaide Parks Project Dr.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
at
AGN School
Tamil Nadu, India
• A Rotary Club of Adelaide Parks
Project
Dr. Ayee Goundan
Born in the village of Konganapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Doctorate in Electronic Engineering
Hewlett-Packard in California and India.
Founded the AGN School in 1998.
Remains in India
Development of Service through
Acquaintance
BOB CONGDON
Sense of Social Responsibility was
Influenced by HP Corp. Objectives
• Deeply touched by HP’s
corporate objectives on
‘Citizenship,’ when I first
saw them and started
working for HP in 1983.
• And my living in United
States, from 1973 to
1992, enhanced my
sense of gratitude to
Konganapuram area, •
where I grew up, and
the desire to do
something there
HP gave me an opportunity
to return to India in 1992 thru
HCL-HP joint-venture, where
I met Bob Congdon and
Mason Byles
Life in rural India
AGN School 1998
The AGN SCHOOL began in June, 1998 in a renovated family
farm house with less than 200 students
AGN SCHOOL TODAY!
A MATRIC & HIGHER SECONDARY INSTITUTION
Established 1998
Konganapuram, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India.
The students in the classroom
RC of Adelaide Parks
Project Objectives
To contribute to the development of Southern
India through improving the secondary
education opportunities for young people of
limited means in rural areas.
RC of Adelaide Parks
AGN School Scholarships Project
• Scholarships - Donation of six scholarships to be awarded to
needy, gifted year 8 students.
• Scope - tuition, books, coaching, uniforms and
accommodation.
• Duration – Years 9 thru 12 ( matriculation).
• Cost - $3,400 each or a total of USD$20,400
• Generous support from District Grants as well as Victor
Harbor $5500 & Hindmarsh Club $6000, Adelaide Parks
Donors, & Fund raising from activities including Quiz nights
This Project passes the four way test !
• Addresses the truth
– That the poor and needy in rural India are deprived of a sound
education.
– That rural communities need help to become self sustaining
• Is fair to all
– To students normally excluded from a sound education.
– To communities not supported by skilled professionals.
• Builds Goodwill & Better Friendships
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With the most populous country in our region.
Demonstrates our concern and desire to help.
Provides us with a better understanding of a neighbour.
Provides a direct link to needy people in a third world country.
Establishes a relationship with a Rotary Club in that region.
• Is Beneficial to all concerned.
– Allows young individuals to reach their full potential.
– Will assist community self help –providing pre-university education for
undergraduates.
– Raises our awareness of the plight of our neighbours.