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Scholarship Program Gurukul

Bringing Formal Education Within Reach

Introduction

Overview

Gurukul, launched in 1999, is Literacy India’s scholarship program designed to support meritorious students from underprivileged communities. It provides full financial assistance to children who face socio-economic challenges such as child marriage, transportation hurdles, and a lack of familial support for education.

Focused on empowering the most vulnerable, especially tribal children, Gurukul helps students access higher secondary education at English medium private and government schools. The project also extends support to students pursuing professional job-oriented courses like fashion designing, interior decoration, and MBA, helping them secure brighter futures.

By creating a strong academic foundation and fostering confidence, Gurukul uplifts communities and nurtures future role models.

Scope and Reach
  • 239 students, including 128 tribal children, have benefited so far.
  • Active across 7 centers in Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and IIT campuses in Delhi, Roorkee, Mumbai, and Madras.
  • Full financial scholarships for deserving students to complete higher secondary education.
  • Support for professional courses in fields like Fashion Designing, Interior Decoration and MBA.
  • Dedicated learning labs with access to Khan Academy and Duolingo for enhanced performance in subjects like Mathematics and Science.
  • Regular language coaching to ease the transition into formal education.
  • Collaboration with WiT (Women in Technology) to encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering and overcome societal challenges.
  • Regular school visits for performance monitoring and educational counseling for students and guardians.
  • Development of soft skills and encouragement to participate in sports, performing arts, and painting for holistic growth.

  • Gurukul provides continuous support to students, ensuring that they succeed academically and professionally. The program combines academic learning, vocational training, and skill development to prepare students for future challenges. Gurukul helps students transition from school education to higher studies and equips them with the necessary skills to succeed in the workforce.

  • The Gurukul Project follows a hands-on approach that includes regular school visits to monitor academic progress, provide educational counselling, and track school attendance. The program promotes self-learning and encourages students to teach their peers. Students also participate in extracurricular activities like painting, dance, sports, and performing arts to support their overall development.
  • Age Group: 8 to 22 years
  • Categories: Students from Class V to those pursuing graduation or vocational courses.
  • Geographical Focus: Tribal communities in Purulia and Nandurbar, and meritorious students from Gurgaon.
  • Gurukul provides remedial education, digital learning, and vocational training. Coding classes and skill development programs enhance employability, while smart classrooms and hands-on learning methods ensure quality education.
  • In addition to academics, Gurukul focuses on sports, cultural activities, and leadership training. Students attend workshops on stress management, communication skills, and career guidance, which prepare them for future challenges.
  • In the 2023-24 academic year, 42 students from Delhi, Gurgaon, and Jharkhand benefitted from coaching for competitive exams like JEE and CUET. Many students secured places in prestigious institutions like IITs and others pursued professional courses such as B.Tech, Psychology, and Nursing.
  • In regions where Literacy India does not have a presence, the Gurukul Project partners with public institutions to ensure more students, especially from marginalized communities, have access to education.

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