"We feel privileged and proud to distribute Annual Scholarships to 150 students this year (Yr 2017) from six schools in our locality. The students span over 2nd standard to 10th standard. They are all chosen by a selection committee based on their performance, potential and economic background out of the lists of names submitted by the principals of respective schools"

SHIKSHA KI ASHAYEN

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
― Nelson Mandela

Every child dreams of becoming somebody someday, to go way beyond the distance their parents did. But for many the dream dies to the harsh reality of no money for school fees, books, and all those extras most of us take for granted. The need to earn a living, of any kind, is paramount and thousands of bright young minds are lost to the mundane unskilled workforce.

At MSDSS we have been focussing on extending a helping hand to the financially weaker sections in the Mahakali Caves Road - Poonam Nagar area of Andheri by providing scholarships to the deserving for their school education.

Now we have embarked on an ambitious project to support financially challenged students for further and higher education. This goes way beyond providing fees and books. We shall take the full responsibility for the complete education of the selected students through school to college and beyond. Other than the financial aspect we intend to provide mentoring, tutoring, counselling, industrial and corporate exposure to ensure that these bright minds have the opportunity to flourish and join the mainstream of society.

We call it Shiksha Ki Ashayen.

The Concept

Students from economically
weaker sections

V

Higher & Professional
Education

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Economic betterment
of the family

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Building awareness in
the community

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Role model for others

Road Map

1. Get nominations from schools
2. Screen and select a group of 25 students
3. Meet the select group preferably with their parents to explain the concept
4. Conduct industrial tours
5. Conduct counselling sessions
6. Conduct interviews and select the final group
7. Meet the final group along with their parents and explain the next step

It is essential that all the above meetings are also attended by the senior teachers of the schools

Critical Success Factors

• Highly active participation and support from the schools
• Maintaining a high level of motivation of the students
• Continued family support and encouragement
• Providing help and support as required for the students to excel in their studies
• Keeping in continuous touch with the students to:
  • Ensure all the above happen as expected
  • Monitor the progress
  • Identify and resolve any issues
  • Organize funds to support these activities

You too can make a difference. Contact us now on mhklsdss@gmail.com.