Education Fund
Ekam Foundation Mumbai is a registered trust for charity and an NGO that provides support for better quality health and education and well-being of every child, irrespective of their economic status, caste, creed, race, and religious background.
After identifying a need to help children with their academics and education, Ekam Foundation Mumbai launched Ekam Education Fund (EEF) during FY 19-20. The Foundation supports the dreams of aspiring underprivileged children by helping them with online devices and providing them with school fees through 6-12th standard.
Need For the Program
- Private schools have become popular due to a large section of low-middle income families seeking a better education for their children. This section includes 12 crore people, of which 70% of urban students attend private schools.
- The majority of low-middle income families aspire to send their children to English medium schools and they are often first-generation learners. Post-pandemic, children from the aforementioned backgrounds are at higher risk of dropping out of school due to financial constraints.
- In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, schools have been closed for months, impacting not just children’s education, but also their growth and social development. For these students who are first-time internet users, their families are nowhere financially equipped to buy laptops/tablets for each child in the family, and it has become a struggle to balance home-based online learning with limited access to both data and devices.
- Overall in the last two financial years i.e. from April 2020 to March 2022, we have supported more than 450 students across the country with an expenditure of Rs. 60,00,000 (approximately).
- Students have been supported across 25 schools and 15 colleges. Apart from that we also supported 30 school children with tablet devices in June 2021 for online classes during lockdowns.
Objectives
Support disadvantaged sections of the society
Provide the students with study materials like- books, stationery and electronic devices
Pay for the children's tuition fees
EEF gives out scholarships for the girl child education
Our Goal
For Whom
Our Target
We aim to assist 100 children per year by providing 75-100% of their annual tuition fees and/or provide laptops/tablets for e-learning. We also award scholarships to aspiring students, primarily meritorious girls. Any student in need can apply for EEF as applications are thoroughly screened and the most deserving students are selected after multiple rounds of interviews.
Since FY 2020-21, we have supported over 400+ children and young people in their academic journeys. We have supported children in 20 states across Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, Delhi, Uttrakhand and we continue to do so etc.
Our target is to expand this program in all states of India by 2025 with education aid to over 1000 students. We have an existing network of 38 schools and 19 colleges across the country that have supported us to be able to reach out to over 270 deserving students.
Our Impact
5500+ (Patients across 23 states) (Since 2018)
Surgery Support Programme (SSP)
900+ (Students across 23 states) (Since 2020)
Ekam Education Programme (EEP)
10000+ (17 hospitals & 31 schools Supported) (Since 2021)
Institutional Capacity Building (ICB)
12000+ (Sessions) (Since 2015)
School Health Programme (SHP)
FAQ'S
- 1) What is Ekam Education Fund and Scholarship about?
Ekam Education Fund and Scholarship (EEFS) identifies a new need by assisting deserving underprivileged children with school fees and device support to help them continue their education through 6th-12th standard so that they can prepare career choices that will enable their quality of life and secure their future.
- 2) With what and how does EEFS support the children?
Ekam Education Fund and Scholarship helps children from disadvantaged backgrounds stay in school and receive education (up to XII grade) by providing financial support (tuition payments) and equipment such as phones and laptops for online learning. help you complete the program also offers scholarships for girls' education.
- 3) How many states has EEFS been active in and since when?
Since the fiscal year of 2020-21, Ekam Education Fund and Scholarship has assisted over 400 children and young people on their academic journeys. Children from 17 states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have supported.
- 4) How can I avail of a scholarship or benefits of EEFS?
Our scholarships are awarded to deserving and meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds. Students are screened thoroughly and selected after a few rounds of interviews. You can apply for the scholarships by contacting our helpline number 8591621530.
- 5) What are the documents needed to avail this beneficiary?
Applicants need to follow the steps below and submit the following documents:
- The applicant fills out a Google Form
- Documents such as Aadhar Card, Ration Card, electricity bill, parents updated bank statement, salary slip, fee structure and mark sheets of the past 2 years of the child are checked.
- Rent agreement is checked (if applicable).
- School bank details and registration certificate is collected.
- A background check of the child is done with the particular school/college.
- If the child resides in Mumbai, a home visit is done. Regular visits to the school are also done.
- A short story of the child with fee structure and mark sheets is sent to the management for approval.
- After getting the approval, an education support letter is generated.
- This letter is signed by the management heads and sent to the school principal.
- After receiving the principal's signature on the letter, it is once again approved by the management team.
- After the approval, it gets processed for payment.
- 6) Is there any eligibility criteria to avail of the scholarship by Ekam Foundation Mumbai?
The scholarship is awarded to deserving and meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Meritorious student who cannot afford the education- 7) Can dropouts apply for EEFs too?
Yes, but only after they have secured admission or are about to secure admission. Previous mark sheets should reflect good performance and clear reasons explaining why they had to drop out.
Disclaimer:
- Donations to Ekam Foundation Mumbai are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of IT act.
- The Ekam team assesses the requirement of the child in consultation with the child and assesses the support that can be provided beyond the school fees. All payments are made either to school or against original receipt or directly to the education provider. Figures are indicative and may vary case to case basis depending on the need and availability of other resources to the child and assessment of the Ekam team.
- Due diligence and meticulous screening of beneficiaries is our strength and differentiation.