Mangaluru: The KCO Trust (Regd.), a charitable organisation rooted in cultural preservation and educational support, is set to disburse scholarships to 56 meritorious students at an event scheduled on 17 August 2025 at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Bajpe, Mangaluru.

Disbursement programme to honour academic merit

The chief guest of the scholarship award ceremony will be Rev. Fr Andrew D’Souza, Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Church, Bajpe. The guest of honour is Mrs Pramila Crasta, Managing Director of Sapling Multi Ventures Private Limited, Mangaluru. The programme will be presided over by Mr Clevy Leo Rodrigues, the Trust’s founder president and Pearl Jubilee Year President, and Managing Director of Amigo Automobile Services SP LLC, Abu Dhabi.

KCO Trust continues its commitment to uplift underprivileged youth by supporting their educational aspirations. This year, a total of ₹10 lakh will be disbursed in scholarships—₹5 lakh to 30 students from Bidar, and ₹5 lakh to 26 students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Karwar, and Hubli districts.

A legacy of service and cultural preservation

Since its inception, KCO Trust has operated with the motto “Preserving Culture, Improving Lives.” Over the years, it has donated a cumulative ₹7.54 crore towards charitable causes. Of this, ₹1.53 crore has been allocated to 1,657 scholarships, showcasing the Trust’s long-standing commitment to empowering students through education.

The scholarships aim to bridge educational disparities and open new pathways for deserving students in rural and semi-urban regions of Karnataka. The Trust’s initiatives focus on both cultural engagement and social impact, reinforcing its dual mission.

Pearl Jubilee year: Events planned in India and UAE

As part of its Pearl Jubilee Year, which began in February 2025, KCO Trust has lined up a series of events. Among the key upcoming programmes:

  • Throwball Tournament in October 2025, to be held in Abu Dhabi

  • Pearl Jubilee Grand Celebrations on:

    • Saturday, November 8 in Abu Dhabi

  • Sunday, December 7 in Mangaluru

    • These events will celebrate the 30-year journey of the Trust, highlighting its community service milestones and reaffirming its pledge to foster education and cultural identity.

    Followers can stay updated about the Trust’s activities on its official Facebook page KCO Trust India and Instagram handle @kcotrust.

    Conclusion

    The 2025 scholarship disbursement event exemplifies the enduring vision of KCO Trust: to use education as a transformative force. Through its sustained philanthropic work, the Trust continues to inspire a model of community-led development that is both inclusive and future-focused.