Social Impact
Winning Government of India Scholarships
For the past four years, we have helped thousands of students to access valuable Government of India scholarships. Many of these programs, despite offering significant benefits, struggle to reach eligible students. We bridge this gap by guiding families through the application process. We provide education, motivation, and practical support. This includes assisting with obtaining essential documents like ID proofs, caste certificates, and income verification. We also help families register and update information on relevant government portals.
We work with students to help them register, qualify and finally receive the National Merit Cum Means Scholarship (NMMS). Out of 100,000 NMMS scholarships nationally, 15,143 are distributed to Uttar Pradesh students based on the population.
Our progress with NMMS is as follows:
2024 NMMS Registered students: 5,000 Qualified: 705 Scholarship (₹): 3,38,40,000 over four years
2023 NMMS Registered students: 2,250 Qualified: 241 Scholarship (₹): 1,15,68,000 over four years
2022 NMMS Registered students: 750 Qualified: 101 Scholarship (₹): 48,48,000 over four years
Prior to our intervention in 2021, only 14% (or 2,171) of the 15,143 NMMS scholarships in UP were utilized. Since then, utilization has increased to over 95%. We've prepared students in over 100 schools, leading to improved learning outcomes. Many schools have actively participated in our program, mobilizing students to compete for scholarships. Even those who didn't qualify gained valuable knowledge and identified areas for improvement.
To ensure affordable access to study materials, we subsidize and distribute thousands of NMMS exam guides across UP. This dedication earned recognition from the UP Government's Education Ministry.
Looking forward, we're doubling our commitment for the 2025 NMMS program, aiming to qualify 1,500 students across 200 UP schools.
SHRESHTA Scholarship Scheme (https://exams.nta.ac.in/SHRESHTA/)
SHRESHTA, a Government of India initiative, empowers Scheduled Caste (SC) students from grades 9 to 12. This scholarship program identifies deserving students through an entrance exam (NETS) and offers them a well-rounded education at top private residential schools. By partnering with NGOs, SHRESHTA tackles educational gaps in underserved SC communities. It fosters not just academic excellence but also social and economic mobility for SC students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to pursue their career aspirations.
Now, the scholarship (voucher scheme) has been offered for three years. For 2023-2024 year, we helped two students qualify for the scholarship. For 2024-2025 year, we plan to support more students qualify.
YASASVI Scholarship Scheme (https://yet.nta.ac.in/)
We work with eligible students to register and prepare for one of the 3,000 national scholarships. Todate, we have helped five students qualify. We plan to identify and support additional students in 2024.
Youth Upskilling for Lab Staff
Workshops: Conducted 2-day workshops in Shahjahanpur to teach communication skills, teamwork, mindset, and community engagement. Taught volunteers AI tools and collaboration to improve lab performance.
September 2023 (80 attendees), November 2023 (97 attendees), and February 2024 (108 attendees).
Weekly Learning Hour Sessions: For volunteers to improve lab performance, stay current, and facilitate district-focused sessions.
Health: Facilitated training sessions on the Community Health Program and nutrition e-learning course offered by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under Poshan Abhiyan.
Career Development: Encouraged volunteers to pursue educational goals, prepare for exams, and improve skills through Coursera, TEDx, and e-Skill India courses.
135 volunteers completed more than 5 courses on Coursera.
10 volunteers qualified for their dream government jobs.
National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship
Government of India offers 15,143 scholarships to UP students studying in the state government schools. The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) of Rs. 12,000 is paid annually to students for four years. We help students register and prepare for the annual examination. The scholarship encourages students to complete their secondary education, and pursue higher studies.
PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme
The main objective of the PM YASASVI scholarship scheme launched by the Central Government is to encourage meritorious students of poor and deprived sections to continue their studies. The smooth operation of this scholarship scheme is done by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to students belonging to OBC, EBC, Non-Notified, Nomadic and DNT/NT/SNT categories.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Schools
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission Test (JNVST) is an entrance examination conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for admission into the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). They are central government-funded residential schools in India, primarily located in rural areas. They provide quality education to talented and deserving students from economically weaker sections of society.
SHRESHTA Scholarship Scheme
The SHRESHTA scheme provides scholarships to meritorious students from class 9 to 11 belonging to scheduled castes in targeted areas. It covers all their educational expenses, and students need to take an entrance examination called NETS to be eligible. The Government of India launched this scheme in the academic year 2022-23. The national testing agency conducts the test in a computer-based mode at the national level.
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established by Ministry of Education, Government of India an independent/autonomous, self-reliant and self-sustained premier testing organization. NTA will be conducting the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)-2023 for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in 33 Sainik Schools across the country, for the academic year 2023-24.
National Talent Search Examination
NTSE exam is the National level scholarship program by Government of India and the most venerated exam of India. It is not only about scholarship but a matter of great pride and honor for every student to be recognized as the nation’s talent. The NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) examination is conducted every year at two levels – Stage I (State level) and Stage II (National Level). NTSE Stage I is conducted by States and NTSE Stage II is conducted by NCERT.
Digital Booster Program Guidelines and Application
Teach for Future Update
Useful Links:
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/06/28/narendra-modis-ultimate-test-educating-265m-pupils June 28, 2023