East West University (EWU) provided Merit Scholarship awards to 219 students from the Summer and Fall 2024 semester students for their excellent academic performance. Most of the scholarship recipients students were female. The ceremony took place on January 12, 2025, at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium of EWU in Aftabnagar, Dhaka.

The event was graced by Farooque B Chaudhury, Member of the Board of Trustees, EWU, as the Chief Guest. Professor Dr Shams Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of EWU, presided over the ceremony as the Programme Chair.

In his address, Chaudhury congratulated the scholarship recipients and emphasised the importance of academic excellence and dedication. He expressed his pride in the students' achievements and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavours.

Professor Dr Shams Rahman highlighted the university's commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching academic environment. He acknowledged the hard work and perseverance of the students, particularly noting the significant number of female recipients, and reiterated EWU's dedication to promoting gender equality in education.

The programme was attended by Prof. Dr Ashik Mosaddik, Pro Vice Chancellor, Deans, Faculty Members, Officers of EWU, scholarship recipients and their guardians, and several other dignitaries.