Shakti Scholarship 2026-27

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The Shakti Scholarship 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 ...

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Shakti Scholarship 2026-27

Eligibility

  • Tribal girl students from Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, studying in Class 11 in the same states
  • Belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Nomadic/Denotified Tribes (NT/DNT) communities
  • Passed Class 10 with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA)
  • Annual family income ≤ ₹8 lakh from all sources
  • Able to communicate in Telugu (mother tongue not mandatory)

Preference will be given to:

  • First-generation learners
  • Students from tribal, rural, aspirational, or underserved districts
  • Government school students
  • Orphans or children of single parents

Not eligible:

  • Children of employees of Service Provider or the Trust
  • Students not belonging to ST / NT / DNT communities
  • Students not studying in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana
  • Students enrolled in part-time, distance, or correspondence courses
  • Students already receiving a scholarship that fully covers educational expenses

Note: Eligibility criteria may be updated at the discretion of the Trust.

Benefits

1. Scholarship Support (Need-Based Funding)

  • Each scholar will receive an annual scholarship amount calculated based on her 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

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