August 6, 2026

MaolKeki Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 MaolKeki Memorial Johnstone Higher Secondary School Scholarships.

Three scholarships, comprising of a merit certificate and Rs.5,000/- each, were awarded to a student each from the Arts, Commerce and Science stream to cover academic fees and expenses. There were multiple applications and based on an intense selection process that also included academic performance and two brief essays, we are pleased to announce that the recipients this year are Mr. Dijanglung Panmei (Science), Mr. Kesto Wakambam (Arts) and Mr. Leitanthem Arinjan Singh (Commerce), all students of Class XI at the school.

The scholarship certificates and the cash rewards were given out during a ceremony at morning assembly earlier today attended by Dr. Shachi Gurumayum, Trustee of MaolKeki Foundation, along with the Principal of the school, Smt. Maisnam Saya Devi. The ceremony was also graced by Mr. Gurumayum Gopalkrishna Sharma, 9th position holder in the Manipur Public Service Commission Mains Exam, who inspired the students with a brief speech on his success and the hard work that went into it. Also present at the awards ceremony alongside the esteemed faculty members of the school were Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Raja Karam, MKF Independent Board Advisor, and Ms. Nirupa Sanjenbam, Head of Projects of the Foundation. 

The MaolKeki Memorial Johnstone Higher Secondary School Scholarships were instituted by (L) Dr. Tonsana Gurumayum and his family in April 2021. (L) Dr. Tonsana was an alumnus of Johnstone Higher Secondary School and retired as the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department, Government of Manipur. As an alumnus, this was his way of giving back to his school - established in 1885 by Sir James Johnstone - to support academically bright students achieve their dreams. MaolKeki Foundation wishes the students the very best in their studies and in achieving greater heights in the coming years.