The COVID 19 Impact: 10 million girls run the risk of dropping out of secondary school, putting them at risk of early marriage, early pregnancy, poverty, trafficking and violence. (source: Right to Education Forum policy brief released on January 24, 2021)
The LEF Scholarship for Girls
This scholarship program has been conceptualised to help girls currently enrolled in classes VIII, IX and X and hailing from economically disadvantaged, to stay enrolled in school. A scholarship grant of up to INR 10,000 per student per annum will be provided to the selected candidates.
How will the scholarship be managed?
Live Equal Foundation is entering into a strategic partnership with NSDL e-Gov. The scholarship will be available on and managed via Vidyasaarathi – a tech platform for applying to various scholarships.
Is there an eligibility criteria?
- The scholarship is open to girl students from any state or UT in India.
- Applicants must be enrolled in Class VIII, Class IX or Class X in a recognised educational institute in India at the time of applying.
- Annual family income of the candidates from all sources should not be more than INR 3,60,000.
Number of scholarships proposed:
200
How can you contribute?
Simply visit LEF4Girls and make the payment.
Your contribution will help us keep more girls enrolled in school.
All contributions will be eligible for exemption under 80G under IT Act 1961.
Cover image courtesy: Prashant Godbole
