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The Shakti Scholarship 2026-27 is a personal philanthropic initiative by Swathi Kantamani Charitable Trust, created to nurture and empower tribal girl students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The program supports girls studying in Class 11, and provides a long-term commitment to continue supporting them through Undergraduate (UG)/Postgraduate (PG) education until completion of their degree. The initiative focuses on tribal (ST/NT/DNT) girl students who can speak Telugu (mother tongue not mandatory). Many of these students face financial, social, and geographic barriers that put them at high risk of educational discontinuity. The Scholarship Program aims to break this cycle by providing sustained, multi-year support. The program is designed as a holistic education and capability-building intervention, integrating: Annual financial scholarships, and A structured Scholar Development Curriculum offering academic support, career guidance, psychometric assessments, skill-building, mentorship, and life-skills development. The initiative aims to identify and support talented, economically disadvant
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Deadline
31 May 2026
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https://www.buddy4study.com/page/shakti-scholarship
The Shakti Scholarship 2026-27 is a personal philanthropic initiative by Swathi Kantamani Charitable Trust, created to nurture and empower tribal girl students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The program supports girls studying in Class 11, and provides a long-term commitment to continue supporting them through Undergraduate (UG)/Postgraduate (PG) education until completion of their degree. The initiative focuses on tribal (ST/NT/DNT) girl students who can speak Telugu (mother tongue not mandatory). Many of these students face financial, social, and geographic barriers that put them at high risk of educational discontinuity. The Scholarship Program aims to break this cycle by providing sustained, multi-year support. The program is designed as a holistic education and capability-building intervention, integrating: Annual financial scholarships, and A structured Scholar Development Curriculum offering academic support, career guidance, psychometric assessments, skill-building, mentorship, and life-skills development. The initiative aims to identify and support talented, economically disadvant
Tribal girl students from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
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1. Scholarship Support (Need-Based Funding) Each scholar will receive an annual scholarship amount calculated based on their verified educational needs. Support may include: Tuition fees Books and study materials Coaching Examination fees Transport and local commute Food and basic living expenses for outstation students not living with their parents Essential academic and skill-development requirements 2. Long-Term Commitment Scholars selected at the Class 11 stage will be supported year-on-year, subject to performance and participation, through: Classes 11 and 12 completion Undergraduate education Postgraduate education (where applicable) 3. Intellectual Funding – Scholar Development Programme In addition to financial support, the Scholarship Program delivers a structured Scholar Development Programme each year to build confidence, clarity, and long-term career readiness among scholars. Core Development Components Mentorship Support: 1:1 or group-based mentoring by experienced professionals and volunteers Subject Matter Expert (SME) Sessions: Exposure to domain experts, role models, and practitioners Career Awareness & Counselling: Guidance on academic choices, career pathways, and future planning Psychometric Assessments: Aptitude and interest assessments to support informed decision-making Parent Counselling: Structured sessions for parents of school scholars to strengthen family support systems Learning Management System (LMS): Access to curated learning resources, academic support, and skill modules Scholar Community App: Peer engagement, collaborative learning, and shared growth
Recent passport-size photograph Aadhaar card (masked) or valid government photo ID Domicile certificate Current academic year admission proof (school ID card or admission letter) Previous class/semester marksheet Fee receipt or official fee structure from the institution Family income certificate (issued by a competent authority) Bank account details (passbook copy or cancelled cheque in applicant's name) Caste/Community certificate confirming ST or relevant NT/DNT status
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The selection process for the Shakti Scholarship 2026-27 is comprehensive and multi-stage, ensuring a thorough evaluation of each applicant. Scholars will be selected based on percentile ranking from previous academic performance, family income, and overall academic background. The key steps in the selection process are as follows: Screening of scholarship applications based on merit and financial need Document verification Telephonic interviews for further shortlisting of candidates Face-to-face interviews for final selection (if required)
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