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:
15Years of educating underprivileged students
10States – Covered under the scholarship program
6,525Students Covered under the scholarship program
1,375Donors supporting students education
Highlights
Vidya Chetana and Partners Unite for a Cleaner, Greener Hubli | 2nd Mar, 2025
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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Your support can make a life-changing impact for deserving students from financially challenged backgrounds.
By donating to Vidya Chetana, you provide scholarships that enable them to pursue professional courses,
degree programs, or vocational training.
Your contribution not only funds their education but also ensures they receive holistic training and guidance to succeed.
Join us in empowering these young minds and help shape a brighter future for them, their families, and our community.
Donate today to make a meaningful difference in their lives.
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How does it work?
Engagement Within Scholarships
There is a streamlined process we follow to ensure that scholarships are awarded to deserving students across communities. The process includes:
- Selection Process: Our team of dedicated volunteers goes through each application thoroughly to identify the eligible students for the scholarship. The selection process is a combination of the needs and abilities of each student.
- Disbursement of Scholarships: Selected students are categorized stream-wise and granted funds accordingly.
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:
- Career counseling for Class 10 students (based on their area of interest)
- Orientation program
- Residential camp
- Life skill sessions
- Motivational talks
- 21st-century skills sessions
- Observing events: Independence Day, Vivekananda Jayanti, etc.
- Field visit/Patriotic visit
Volunteer with Vidya Chetana
Beneficiaries of the Vidya Chethana program are also required to complete a certain number of hours of
volunteering as part of the program.