B. Braun Medical Trust Foundation, part of the German healthcare conglomerate B. Braun announced scholarship for final year post-graduate medical students. The scholarship worth Rs.12 lakh will be awarded to 50 postgraduate students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in postgraduate medical study. The initiative took by B. Braun has also been recognized by Ministry Of State For Health and Family Welfare.

The eligibility criteria for the scholarship would be that a candidate must be a final year student pursuing a degree course in Post Graduation. The candidate must complete his degree course and have a history of an uninterrupted course of study. The scholarship will be awarded to the students from the fields of Anesthesia, Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, Orthopedics Surgery, Neuro-surgery, Cardiac surgery, General Surgery & Gastro Surgery. A panel of leading doctors will choose the scholars.

According to Dr. Basant Pawar, Professor and Head, Department of Nephrology, Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana "It provides immense satisfaction note that corporate houses are indulging in meaningful projects. It is worthwhile and many deserving candidates would be benefited."

The B. Braun Medical Trust Foundation Scholar will be selected as the candidate who has achieved national distinction for his or her achievements, and promises to be a future leader in his or her chosen field of medical service.