Nurture Merit Program Is a well-designed, structured, and focused program to support bright students coming from economically challenged families for their Higher Education to complete their Graduation degree leading to meaningful employment/self-employment.
Nurture Merit Program Components
- Financial Assistance: This will cover college fees, transportation, and exam fees. Along with this additional amount for coaching is given for a few performers. For some extreme need-based cases (10%) additional amount is also given to cover room and boarding
- Knowledge Center Services: Reference books, Career Counseling, Online Webinars, Mentoring Activities, Industry visits, and Monthly workshops are provided to the students.
- Bridge Training: Every student will be provided with various skill and need-based training to enhance communication/life skills and employment opportunities. Along with this to ensure creating good, sensitive citizens for the society.
- Laptop & Tablet PC Support: For some of the selected students Laptops or Tabs are provided based on the donor wish. They help students to access online learning, complete academic projects, stay updated with the latest industry knowledge, and prepare effectively for competitive exams. For many, this is their first personal device, enabling independent learning and building confidence for a successful career journey.
Levels of the Screening process
- First level screening: SSLC Marks & Based on the documents uploaded (Electricity Bill + Ration Card + Bank Pass Book)
- Second Level Screening: Telephonic Discussion will be conducted Volunteers and will be hosted VP Team.
- Third level Screening: Dwelling unit visits Volunteers to meet the parents & assess the poverty condition.
Financial Support details:
Support amount to be transferred to the students’ account directly to their account.
- Financial support for Non-Professional (PUC & Degree) students up to INR 15,000/20,000
- Financial support for professional Education (Engineering & Medical) is up to INR 50,000/- & above based on donors wish
- Agri & Allied courses, (Nursing, Horticulture, Fisheries, etc.) Support up to INR25000/-
- Equipment Support : Laptops Or Tablet PCs are provided to the students for their Career Preparation and online learning purposes on Donor wish
- higher level of Poverty and a higher level of merit will get priority for support