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The stress induced by the pandemic in the lives of our children seems to be ceaseless. While it has immediately impacted a child's access to education and learning, the uncertainty around these children being able to join school in future is as concerning. The Nargis Dutt Foundation has received several applications from deserving students for educational support. Your donation of ₹10,000/- can help the organisation support education for one child for a year; this is less than ₹1,000/- for a month.

The on-going pandemic has been devastating for many families with loss of employment or death of a loved one. Families too are struggling to pay the fees of their children besides daily expenses. It is a huge setback and mental stress for many parents trying to support their children's education. Children too have been going through a lot of stress with education going online for the first time. We have received hundreds of applications for scholarships, a desperate need for children to be able to continue their education. Your help today will go a long way in paving the future for that child. We all desire a good education but many are struggling just to be educated, especially during this pandemic. Be a Mentor, a Guide, an Angel in someone's life.

The Nargis Dutt Foundation provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. During the academic year 2020-21, we provided scholarships to 307 students for their school fees, vocational courses and professional degrees like engineering, Dental, Chartered Accountancy, Medicine. Our goal is to reach out to many more through this campaign. Besides academic fees, we also help the student develop holistically with workshops throughout the year like motivational talks, career guidance and extra curricular activities like dance, music, art and drama. This we believe helps improve the mental health of the child and keeps them motivated to study hard.

We support meritorious students from disadvantaged families after complete due diligence like taking an interview with the child/parent and documentation which includes income certificate, fees structure, academic results, adhar card and an NDF online form. We believe in supporting the child year on year till they complete their education. We provide 50% of fees. Fees are paid directly to the school or college. No amount is transferred to personal accounts. Rs.10000 can help in sponsoring the school fees of a child for a year, which is less than Rs1000/- a month.

We believe education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. It is the key to end child labour and break the cycle of poverty. NDF has touched the lives of over 50000 students through our education projects in rural school development, scholarships, computer education, e-learning and distribution of school kits.

We have seen the positive effects of what an education can provide. Our students who received our scholarships are now working with top companies like TCS, Larsen & Turbo Infotech, Wipro, Ernst and Young and related companies. One of our students is also working in Germany. It is wonderful to see the children of our essential workforce ( who are the backbone of our nation) like auto-rickshaw drivers, house-helps, taxi drivers, embroidery workers, labourers and daily wage earners break the cycle of poverty and change the circumstances of their families. Our past students also 'Pay it Forward' by guiding other students academically or in their careers.