Mangaluru: Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group and Founder Patron of the Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF), was conferred the Global Leadership Award for Quality & Innovation 2026 at the BCF Educational Scholarship Meet held at Town Hall, Mangaluru, on August 16.

The award was presented by Mr U.T. Khader, Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare, who inaugurated the event.

The occasion also saw Dr Moideen personally award a ₹1.5 crore scholarship covering the full Thumbay International Pathway Programme (TIPP) to a deserving student, reinforcing his commitment to making medical education accessible to meritorious students who may otherwise be unable to afford it.

₹1.5 crore scholarship supports six-year MD pathway

The scholarship covers the six-year Thumbay International Pathway Programme, under which students complete three years of study at Gulf Medical University in Ajman, followed by three years at a partner medical university in Uzbekistan.

Students completing the pathway graduate with a full MD degree, according to the programme details shared at the event.

The scholarship distribution emerged as one of the key moments of the educational meet, highlighting the importance of financial support in enabling deserving students to pursue medical education.

BCF Educational Scholarship Meet focuses on education

The programme was jointly organised by Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF), Dubai, and Bearys Cultural Forum Trust, Mangalore.

The event brought together scholarship recipients, educationists, civic leaders and community representatives for a programme focused on expanding access to education.

Alongside the Global Leadership Award and the ₹1.5 crore medical scholarship, the event featured scholarship distribution to SSLC and PUC toppers from across Karnataka.

The programme also included the distribution of free sewing machines to underprivileged women and a business seminar, broadening the event’s focus from education to livelihood and community empowerment.

Dignitaries attend the programme

The gathering was attended by several prominent personalities.

Mr B.M. Farooq, former MLC and Managing Director of Fiza Group, was the Chief Guest, while Dr B.K. Yusuf, President of BCF UAE, presided over the programme.

Dr Nissar Ahmed, Chancellor of Presidency University, was also present, along with Karnataka MLAs and MLCs, senior police and district officials and community leaders from across the Gulf.

Dr Moideen reaffirms commitment to education

Accepting the Global Leadership Award, Dr Thumbay Moideen reflected on nearly three decades of the Thumbay Group’s work in healthcare, education and community development.

He reaffirmed his commitment to expanding access to quality education for students across India and the Gulf.

The presentation of the ₹1.5 crore MD scholarship on the occasion reinforced this commitment, with the initiative aimed at providing a deserving student with an opportunity to pursue medical education through an international pathway.

Recognition for leadership and innovation

The Global Leadership Award for Quality & Innovation 2026 recognises individuals whose vision and leadership have contributed to excellence and innovation at scale.

Dr Moideen’s recognition adds to the honours and recognition he has received for his contributions to healthcare, education and business.

According to the information shared at the event, he has received five honorary doctorates from universities across the world and has been recognised in various international business rankings and forums.

Education as a pathway to opportunity

The BCF Educational Scholarship Meet highlighted the broader role of philanthropy in creating educational and economic opportunities.

From scholarships for academic achievers to support for medical education and livelihood assistance for underprivileged women, the initiatives presented at the programme focused on enabling beneficiaries to build more secure futures.

The ₹1.5 crore TIPP scholarship, in particular, represents a significant investment in medical education and provides a deserving student with an opportunity to pursue a structured international medical education pathway.

The event concluded with a renewed emphasis on education, innovation and community development, reflecting the organisers’ focus on creating opportunities for deserving students and supporting wider social empowerment.