The Issue

Many children from vulnerable communities in India face significant barriers to education due to financial constraints. Families often cannot afford the costs associated with education, leading to high dropout rates. Many parents and students are also unaware of available scholarship programs that could support their education. Even when they are aware, the process of applying for scholarships can be complex and difficult to navigate, especially for those with limited access to information and resources. Existing scholarship programs often fail to reach the most marginalized and remote communities.

Objectives

The “Aao Milkar Scholarship Paayein | Together Lets Access Scholarship” campaign aims to address these challenges by:
Raising Awareness: Educating communities about available scholarship programs and how they can benefit from them.
Facilitating Scholarship Applications: Assisting students in filling out and submitting scholarship applications.
Engaging Stakeholders: Working with parents, students, teachers, and government officials to ensure smooth and effective access to scholarships.
Monitoring and Support: Continuously monitoring the progress of students who receive scholarships to ensure they remain enrolled and engaged in their education.

How ActionAid Association is Providing Support

ActionAid Association has undertaken several initiatives to support the “Aao Milkar Scholarship Paayein | Together Lets Access Scholarship” campaign.

• We have launched scholarship campaigns in 16 districts across four states: Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. A total of 21,773 applications were facilitated for pre and post-matric scholarships in these states.
• Covering 5 districts, 300 villages, and 30 blocks, we reached out to 15,000 students and 1 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh. Our team conducted community meetings, Nukkad Natak (street plays), Chaupal (village meetings), and interfaces with government officials, facilitating 3,000 student applications.
• In 3 districts of Gujarat, we interacted with students, government officials, and used informative posters and pamphlets to spread awareness. Our efforts reached over 5,000 students, successfully linking 773 students under the BOCW scholarship schemes.
• Covering 25 schools in 5 districts of Kashmir, we facilitated 1,000 students to fill pre and post-matric scholarship applications.
• In Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, we reached 30 villages and 25 educational institutions, connecting with over 500 parents and 2,000 students. We facilitated 159 eligible students to apply for scholarships and supported 931 children with stationery and recreational materials.
• In 100 schools and colleges in Haryana, we oriented students about scholarships, facilitating 2,000 applications with the help of volunteers.
• Extending efforts to 11,870 public schools across MP, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, UP, Gujarat, and Bihar, we continue to expand our impact. Our team, along with local community volunteers, has helped make 10,000 government schools in Uttar Pradesh functional, improving attendance and enrollment.
• We have reached around 10,000 children through scholarship campaigns across various states, generating awareness and facilitating access to educational support.

How You Can Help

Volunteer: Join us in our efforts to make education accessible to all children. As a volunteer, you can help with community engagement, facilitating scholarship applications, and spreading awareness about available programs. Your time and dedication can make a significant difference in the lives of many students.

Donate: Your financial support can help us expand our initiatives and reach more children. Donations will be used to facilitate scholarship applications, provide necessary school supplies, support community volunteers, and ensure that every child has access to quality education.