TKMCE Alumni UAE came into existence in the year 1987, as an auxiliary unit of TKM Alumni Association Kollam. Ever since its inception, it has marched forward strengthening the fraternal bond among its members and their families and nurturing a vibrant relationship with the Alma Mater. The general body consists of all members registered with the UAE Chapter. UAE Chapter is spearheaded by a democratically elected Office Bearers and ably supported by the Executive Committee. Members of the Executive Committee are nominated from the general body. The annual get together is normally held every year on December 2, the National day of UAE. • The goals of the organization may be summarized as follows: • To promote social interaction between members and their families through meetings, get-together etc. • To assist each other in career development. • To develop artistic and cultural talents among the members and their families. • To promote Indo-Arab relationship. • Scholarships/Awards for the B.Tech Degree students of TKMCE, Kollam

INSTITUTED BY THE UAE CHAPTER

1. Best student award (Instituted in 1994) This award is given to an outgoing student based on his/her general proficiency. 2. George Sebastian Memorial Gold medal for Electrical Branch (Instituted in 1994) This award (in the name of Late Mr. George Sebastian, founder secretary of TKMCE Alumni, UAE) is given to a top-ranking outgoing student of Electrical Engineering branch. 3. TKMCE Alumni UAE Chapter Scholarships (Instituted in 1996) These Scholarships are awarded to two deserving and financially poor students (one each from second and third year B.Tech Degree course). The students are selected on merit-cum-means basis and an amount of Rs.500/- per month is given to each student for the entire academic year. 4. Prof. M.K.A. Hameed Memorial Scholarship (Instituted in 2001) This scholarship (in the name of former Principal Late Prof. M.K.A. Hameed) is awarded to a deserving and financially poor student of final year B.Tech Degree course. The student is selected on merit-cum-means basis and an amount of Rs.500/- per month is given for the entire academic year.

Proficiency awards for the children of Alumni members in UAE Gold medals are awarded every year to the children of alumni members who pass Board / Public exams with highest marks (10th and 12th Standards Kerala Board, CBSE and ICSE) from UAE Schools during the previous academic year.

Ormacheppu – TKMCE UAE Web Magazine