Brevard Schools Foundation
Partners with Brevard Indo-American
Medical & Dental Association
on New Scholarship
MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Schools Foundation (BSF) announces “The BIMDA Scholarship in honor of Dr. Mukesh Aggarwal and Dr. Mahesh Soni.” The Brevard Indo-American Medical & Dental Association (BIMDA), a local not-for-profit medical and dental association, recently donated $25,000 to endow the scholarship that will benefit students in Brevard Public Schools.
“BSF has done an outstanding job of assisting students aspiring to go to college for STEM and Health Science degrees. Education is the greatest investment in our young adults. We wish all recipients great success in their education and career,” said Glad Kurian, BIMDA Founder and Honorary Executive Director. Glad Kurian is a former Board Member of Brevard Schools Foundation.
“We appreciate BIMDA’s continued support of the Brevard Schools Foundation’s programs. From their past support of our Supply Zone for Teachers and Scholarship programs, they demonstrate their deep commitment to the importance of education,” said Janice Kershaw, Brevard Schools Foundation President/CEO.
The BIMDA Scholarship in honor of Dr. Mukesh Aggarwal and Dr. Mahesh Soni will ensure the doctors’ legacy for years to come. Students pursuing majors in Health Sciences will be invited to apply for the scholarship.
Dr. Homi Cooper, Board of Regents, BIMDA shared, “Dr. Mukesh Aggarwal is a pioneering leader of the Indian-American medical community in Brevard County, Florida and founded ‘Indian Association of the Space Coast, IASC’ in 1991in Melbourne, Florida. A leading ophthalmologist, Dr. Aggarwal opened Brevard County’s first Outpatient Surgery Center at Eye Clinic, Merritt Island. The son of a science teacher in India, Dr. Aggarwal valued the power of education since a very young age, graduating at the top of his class all the way to a national medical entrance exam. We value Dr. Aggarwal deeply and are blessed to call him a friend.”
“Dr. Mahesh Soni is a Founding President of BIMDA, 1999. A pediatrician since 1980, Dr. Soni has dedicated his life to the betterment of children and the community at large. Dr. Soni has served as Continuing Medical Education “CME” Chair for twenty-five years. He is compassionate about charitable and social work, donating his time and talent generously. His passion for Indian Classical and Bollywood music is relentless.,” remarked Dr. Subhash Rege, Chairman & President, BIMDA.
Brevard Schools Foundation has awarded more than 1,200 scholarships to graduating seniors valued at nearly $1.2 million. Designating a scholarship allows members of the community to invest in talent from our local area, support student career goals, and help our children succeed.
Annually, the Foundation opens a scholarship portal to graduating seniors publishing scholarship opportunities, assembles and conducts a review panel to select scholarship recipients, announces the awards, and pays out the awards. Donors are invited to participate in the process.
ABOUT BREVARD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION:
Brevard Schools Foundation fills educational funding and opportunity gaps at all our 84 public schools for more than 74,000 students and 5,000 teachers by supporting innovation, engaging communities, and changing lives. Funds come from private contributions, corporate support, public matching funds, fundraising and endowments. The Brevard Schools Foundation has been nationally ranked for their role in supporting public education in Brevard County and earned the designation of “Foundation of Excellence” from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. For more information, please visit brevardschoolsfoundation.org
ABOUT BREVARD INDO‐AMERICAN MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSOCIATION:
Brevard Indo‐American Medical & Dental Association (BIMDA) is a local non‐for‐profit medical and dental association, formed in 1996 by Dr. Mahesh Soni, Glad Kurian and Dr. Subhash Rege. For more information, please visit bimda.com.
