The Akshaya Patra Scholarship Programme facilitates financial assistance for meritorious students, giving them the tools to pursue their higher education. The programme is an initiative to empower deserving students in government schools to continue their educational journey and unlock their full potential. It aims to serve children beyond the Mid-Day Meal Programme.

5%

Raised: ₹5000

Goal:₹ 1,37,500

S Aashika

Course: BA
Institute: Sri Ramachandra institute of higher education and research
Current Year: 2
Years Left to Graduate: 2

5%

Raised: ₹5000

Goal:₹ 1,18,245

Sancharan S

Course: Engineering
Institute: Dr H N National College Of Engineering
Current Year: 1
Years Left to Graduate: 3

5%

Raised: ₹5000

Goal:₹ 1,18,905

Sujith Nair

Course: Engineering
Institute: RV College of Engineering
Current Year: 2
Years Left to Graduate: 2

5%

Raised: ₹5000

Goal:₹ 1,23,651

Bhagvathi

Course: Engineering
Institute: Siddaganga institute of technology
Current Year: 1
Years Left to Graduate: 3

5%

Raised: ₹5000

Goal:₹ 41,174

Tripurasundari R

Course: BA
Institute: Women's christian college
Current Year: 2
Years Left to Graduate: 1

 

Objectives of the Scholarship Programme

  • Support young minds to achieve academic and career excellence, breaking the financial barrier
  • Ignite a passion for learning by showcasing inspiring successes, propelling students’ ambitions 
  • Strengthen the accessibility of education and skills across all levels, building a future-ready workforce
  • Reduce dropout rate at higher education levels, maximising student potential
  • Enable "Shikshit Bharat, Viksit Bharat"

What is the need of the programme?

A scholarship is crucial in providing access to higher education and ensuring that financial constraints do not stop talented and deserving students from lower income backgrounds to pursue their dreams. 

Selection Criteria

  • Children who have passed their Class 10/PUC/Graduation from government schools/colleges only can apply for the scholarship.
  • Minimum passing marks
  1. For PUC - 50% (Class 10)
  2. For Graduation - 55% (PUC)
  3. For Post Graduation - 60% (Graduation), 55% (Class 12), 50% (Class 10)
  • Students residing in Akshaya Patra operated locations are eligible to apply.
  • Scholars are usually selected on merit-cum-need basis. 

While the mid-day meal was an incentive for them to start education, a scholarship would be an incentive to continue what they started.

Together, let’s empower meritorious students to continue their educational journey and unlock their full potential.

Let’s help students continue their education and achieve their dreams.

Important Note: Scholarship commitments have to be made for a minimum period of five years, so students are supported until graduation. This ensures continuity of education for every student. Scholars are usually selected on merit-cum-need basis. Specific eligibility criteria are usually defined by the donor awarding the scholarship. At present, the focus is on children in Classes 11 and 12 (Junior College), followed by support through their graduation degree.