Who is Brij Bhushan and why did he donate to BITS Pilani?

Brij Bhushan is an alumnus of BITS Pilani's 1960 batch and founder of Reston Consulting Group. He donated $1 million to support female students and innovative solutions, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

What will the $1 million endowment from Brij Bhushan be used for at BITS Pilani?

The endowment will empower female students and stimulate faculty-guided solutions for real-world problems. It will also support meritorious students from low-income backgrounds.

Has Brij Bhushan supported BITS Pilani before?

Yes, Brij Bhushan and his wife Champa, also a BITSian, previously set up 2 MCN scholarships in 2009 and taught at BITS Pilani in 2006.

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Alum Gifts $1M to BITS Pilani for Female Students

17 Dec

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Summary

An alumnus has endowed $1 million to BITS Pilani.
The fund supports female students and faculty-guided innovation.
This contribution aims to empower students and foster problem-solving.

Alum Gifts $1M to BITS Pilani for Female Students

BITS Pilani, recognized as an Institute of Eminence, has been granted a significant $1 million endowment by its distinguished alumnus, Brij Bhushan. This substantial contribution is set to bolster the institute's commitment to student development and academic advancement.

The fund, spearheaded by Bhushan, a founder of Reston Consulting Group and a member of BITS Pilani's inaugural 1960 batch, specifically targets the empowerment of female students. It also aims to foster innovative, faculty-guided solutions to address pressing real-world challenges, reflecting a dedication to both gender equity and practical problem-solving.

This endowment builds upon the Bhushan couple's prior support, including the establishment of MCN scholarships in 2009. Their belief in BITS ethos and mission, coupled with their past experience teaching at the Pilani campus in 2006, underscores a deep-seated commitment to the institution's growth and student welfare.