About Vidya Chetana |
A brainchild of Youth for Seva, Vidya Chetana is a scholarship program initiated in 2009. The goal of the initiative is to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds access education. Today, the program provides scholarships to students from financially challenged families who have completed 12th standard (PUC) and are enrolling in professional courses (Engineering, Medical), mainstream degree programs, or vocational training courses. Over the past few years, we have managed to support over 7,000 children in accessing educational opportunities across fields and sectors. We offer not only scholarships but also support students holistically with multiple training modules that help their overall growth. |
Social Impact
The Vidya Chetana movement has grown leaps and bounds over the years through the efforts of our donors and volunteers. Here’s what we have managed to achieve so far: |
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15
Years of educating
underprivileged students ![]()
10
States - Covered under the
scholarship program ![]()
6,525
Students - Covered under the
scholarship program ![]()
1,375
Donors supporting
students' education |
Highlights
Vidya Chetana organized a Clean-Up Drive, In collaboration with Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan and in-house partnership with Hubli Cluster, Youth for Seva, The Event was organized near Gokul Road, Hubli, on March 2, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. A total of 22 Vidya Chetana & Prof M G Gadad scholars actively participated in this initiative, demonstrating their commitment to environmental responsibility and community service.
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How does it work?
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Engagement Within Scholarships There is a streamlined process we follow to ensure that scholarships are awarded to deserving students across communities. The process includes:
| Engagement Beyond Scholarships Our goal at Vidya Chetana is not just to produce academically proficient students but to ensure that these students develop into positive, fully-rounded individuals who will contribute to society and the country in the future. As part of this goal, we have a bunch of initiatives that engage students across various verticals, including:
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Goal: Rs2,000,000.00
Collected: Rs136,892.00
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Collected: Rs600.00
| Goal: Rs500,000.00
Collected: Rs23,000.00
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