Sonu Sood launches scholarship for IAS aspirants

Actor Sonu Sood has launched a scholarship programme for IAS aspirants. Announcing the new scholarship programme, Sonu dedicated it to his late mother on her 13th death anniversary.

Sharing the news, he tweeted on Tuesday afternoon, “October 13; 13 years since My Mother passed. She left behind a legacy of Education. On her anniversary today, I pledge to support IAS aspirants reach their goals thru Prof Saroj Sood Scholarships. Seeking blessings Miss you maa. @Scholifyme."

October 13; 13 years since My Mother passed. She left behind a legacy of Education. On her anniversary today, I pledge to support IAS aspirants reach their goals thru Prof Saroj Sood Scholarships. Seeking blessings 🙏 Miss you maa. @Scholifyme pic.twitter.com/vxcIYte7NZ

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 13, 2020

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— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 12, 2020

Earlier, he had teased fans with an image late Monday with the message, “A Big initiative for aspiring IAS officers launching tomorrow. A Sonu Sood initiative.” 

Sonu has helped lakhs of migrants reach home as well as bringing back Indian students stranded across the globe. The actor has also been providing free education and medical facilities to young children and has been creating free employment opportunities to the needy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also created apps to provide scholarships, employment and the likes to help migrants. 

Sonu was recently was honoured with the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Sonu has earned a lot of praise for his philanthropic work during the coronavirus pandemic.