The deadline for application is January 15 and interested candidates can apply on www.lotuspetalfoundation.org.
Gurugram-based NGO Lotus Petal Foundation said in a statement that it offers financial aid through a joint scholarship program with Concentrix Daksh Services Pvt Ltd.
The aid is given to deserving female candidates from households having a combined family income of less than than 5 lakh per annum.
A scholarship amount of up to Rs. 65,000 per annum (covering course fees, living costs, and travel) will be given to the student who has secured admission in any government or private college recognized by central or state board in India.
Last year, out of 1200 applications received from across India, 25 candidates were identified from 10 states. These students have secured admissions in prestigious colleges like IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Delhi, NIT Srinagar, Jorhat Medical College, Assam and more.
"Three in every 4 children drop out of school in India between the age group of 6 to 14, due to the high cost of private education and the necessity to support their families. The Winnie Sun Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for such deserving girls from low-income families," shared Saloni Bhardwaj, Co-founder & CTO, Lotus Petal Foundation.
This year, 50 meritorious girls from across India will receive the scholarship, she said.
The students applying for scholarships must have completed their grade 10th and 12th exam with minimum 70 percent marks or appeared in grade 12th from a recognized state or central board. Minimum Min 60 per cent marks in Grade 10th and 12th for reserved category students (SC/ST/OBC).
