Savita (name changed), is a student in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Her family of four faced financial struggles. Her father, who worked as an autorickshaw driver, was injured in an accident and could only work limited hours. To make ends meet, Savita’s mother took up multiple jobs. Despite the challenges, Savita performed exceptionally well in her studies, scoring 99% and 97% in her exams. A perfect score in Math reflected her academic talent.
Savita dreams of becoming an engineer and hopes to get a good job to support her family. With support from Sewa International, the burden of her education expenses was lifted. Along with her academic achievements, Savita enjoyed singing and reading, and regularly assisted her mother at home, demonstrating a well-rounded personality and strong family values.
Savita’s younger sister, who has completed Class 10, has also received help through SAC.
The family is deeply grateful for the timely support from Sewa.
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Another student, Prema (name changed), from Bengaluru Urban studies at a government high school for girls in Karnataka. Despite facing financial challenges, she scored an impressive 93% in her Class 10 exams. Prema’s father worked irregularly as an electrician, and her mother stayed at home to care for the family. She had a younger brother and sister, and to improve in her studies, she attended tutoring classes after school.
Prema advised students younger than her, asking them to focus on important questions while preparing for exams. With support from the Sponsor-A-Child (SAC) program, the financial pressure on her family was reduced, allowing her to focus fully on her studies.
Outside the classroom, Prema enjoys playing badminton. She dreams of becoming a software engineer one day. Her hard work, determination, and the support she has received have helped her move closer to a bright and successful future.
Dreams That Survived Loss
Suresh (name changed), a student from Karnataka, lived with his family of six. Life became difficult after his father, a priest, passed away due to COVID-19. The family also lost their government-provided home and had to move into a rented house. With little help from relatives, they struggled to manage their daily needs.
Despite these challenges, Suresh remained focused on his studies and scored 95% in his 12th standard board exams. Suresh loves playing volleyball and cricket in his free time. His goal is to finish college, find a good job, and support his younger siblings. He has also planned on continuing learning through part-time studies while working. Support from the Sponsor-A-Child (SAC) program has helped Suresh and his siblings stay in school. His mother is deeply grateful for Sewa International’s help and believes that education is the path to a better future.
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Another young boy, Umesh (name changed) faced great hardship after losing his father to COVID-19. His small family includes his mother and younger brother, who has just completed 10th grade. Umesh’s family relied on his mother’s limited income and some government aid. Occasionally, their extended family helped, but it wasn’t enough.
Even in such tough circumstances, Umesh scored 97% and 95% in his exams. He studied at home and remained focused. Umesh hopes to become a computer engineer to fulfill his mother’s hopes. He also thinks he can compete in the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exams one day, with dreams of improving education and fighting corruption. His guru's (teacher’s) support has kept him motivated. The SAC program has made it possible for Umesh to attend a good college. This support from Sewa and SAC has brought hope and strength to Umesh’s family.
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Meanwhile, 16-year-old Shreya (name changed), a girl from a village near Bengaluru has also faced struggles after losing her father. Her mother has worked hard in cattle farming to support the family. Despite the hardships, Shreya has excelled in her Class 10 exams with a score of 97%.
Shreya says that the SAC program has helped her stay mentally strong and focused. Without SAC’s support, she believes that she might have struggled and failed. Alongside her studies, Shreya enjoys singing, chanting shlokas (hymns), reading, and coding in JavaScript. She has also competed at the state level in Mallakhamba (wrestling pole) events and shared tips with other students, encouraging them to ask questions and use educational videos. Shreya’s dream is to become a chemical engineer.
Driven by Dreams
Manasa (name changed) lived with her parents and younger brother in Kerala. Her father worked as a driver and was the only earning member of the family, while her brother studied in Class 10. From a young age, Manasa has stayed focused on her studies and has always done well in school.
To prepare for her Class 12 CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) exams, she worked through more than 50 practice papers and previous years’ question papers for each subject. Her hard work paid off, and she scored an outstanding 97.4%.
Manasa has always been self-motivated and loved learning. Her dream is to become a Chartered Accountant, and she plans to take CA courses along with her traditional college courses. The support from Sewa International has played an important role in helping Manasa’s family manage the cost of her education.
Manasa is grateful to the entire Sewa team for their support. Inspired by the help she has received, Manasa hopes to one day offer scholarships to children in her community and give back to society in the same way.
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Bhaskaran (name changed), a bright and determined boy from Kerala, has overcome many challenges through hard work and dedication. After losing his father, his mother became the family's main support. Their household includes his grandmother, two maternal uncles, and his younger sister, who is nine years old and about to start 4th grade.
Despite the hardships, Bhaskaran has focused on his studies and scored an impressive 96% in his 12th standard board exams. He studies on his own, with help from his family and teachers. He dreams of pursuing a BTech in Computer Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, aiming to create a sustainable environment and support under-resourced areas in India.
Since the 10th grade, Bhaskaran has been receiving support from Sewa. This support has played a major role in his journey, giving him the strength and means to dream big. Bhaskaran is deeply grateful and hopes to give back to society by helping underprivileged students achieve their educational goals.
Three Paths, One Dream
Deepa (name changed) grew up in a family of four in Kerala. Her father worked as a clerk and always encouraged her to do well in school. She was a hardworking student who took class notes carefully, stayed up to date with lessons, and actively joined class discussions.
After 8th grade, Deepa became even more focused. Through discipline and regular study, she scored 95.2% in her final school exams. Her dream is to become an army doctor. To reach that goal, she wants to succeed in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam and join a top medical college.
A Sewa scholarship has played a key role in her journey. It helped her financially and also gave her a mentor who guided her closely. He helped build her confidence, improve her communication, and prepare through mock interviews and speeches. With his support, she has stayed motivated and strong.
This experience has inspired her to support similar scholarship programs in the future. Deepa believes that having clear goals, self-discipline, and confidence are the keys to success. Even with all her achievements, Deepa remains kind and humble, guided by the belief that tough times reveal inner strength.
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Anjali (name changed), another student from Kerala, has a story similar to Deepa’s. Anjali is from a family of four where her father works as a carpenter and her mother is a non-teaching staff member in a local school. Anjali’s sister has completed 10th grade.
Anjali is also a dedicated and self-driven learner who has relied on self-study and scored 94.2% in her school board exams. Her goal is to build a career in accounting by pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree and obtaining a certificate from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Anjali received a Sewa scholarship that helped her continue her education despite financial challenges. She hopes to give back to her community and support others like her in the future.
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Dhanya (name changed), also from Kerala, lives with her parents and has no siblings. Her father works as a daily wage laborer, and her mother is a tailor. From a young age, Dhanya did well in school and was once named the best student in class. However, a medical allergy made her fall behind in her studies for some time. Once she recovered, she resumed her studies with renewed effort from class 9 onwards.
Dhanya scored 90% in her 10th standard board exams, all through self-study. Her dream is to become a doctor and help ease her mother’s health problems. She plans to take up science, prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), and study medicine.
A SAC scholarship has helped her continue her education by covering school fees. Dhanya hopes to one day help others in need, just as she has been helped.
Dreams Beyond Difficulties
Balaji (name changed), a student from Adilabad, Telangana, completed class 10 with an impressive score of 98%, scoring 588 out of 600 points. Balaji has faced many challenges after losing his father. His mother works as a laborer to support the family. He has two sisters—one studying for her final year of engineering and the other pursuing a diploma course.
Despite the difficulties, Balaji has remained focused on his studies and has continued to do well. He has advised younger students to attend classes regularly. In his free time, he enjoys playing, reading comics, skipping, and doing electrical repairs. He is also talented in chess and computer coding. He seeks to build a career in ethical hacking. He is deeply thankful for the SAC support that helped his family manage educational expenses during tough times.
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Bhagesh (name changed), from Sheriguda in the Ranga Reddy District of Telangana, lives with his mother, elder sister, and maternal grandparents. His father, who worked as a TV mechanic, passed away from a heart attack a few years ago. After the loss, the family went through many hardships. Bhagesh’s family owned a house in their village but had no stable income. The mother worked as an office assistant in a private college, earning a small salary along with a widow’s pension. She also received some help from her brother’s family.
Bhagesh’s elder sister has completed her 12th-grade exams and hopes to find a good job after her undergraduate degree to support the family.
Bhagesh, despite all the challenges, scored a perfect 10/10 in 10th-grade exams. His dream is to become a software engineer. He enjoys reading books and playing carrom. He wants to complete his undergraduate degree, find a good job, and support other families in need. Bhagesh says that without SAC support, he might have ended up in a government-run ordinary school and not achieved such good results. Both he and his mother are grateful for the help they have received.
Hope, Hard Work, and Support
Mythri (name changed), a student from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, completed her Class 12 exams in the Math-Physics-Chemistry (MPC) stream from a junior college (a two-year college offering associate degrees and vocational training) with a strong score of 90%. After losing her father, she continued her education with the help of Global Illumine. Her mother worked as a maid to support the family on a modest income. Mythri stayed focused on her studies by regularly asking questions in class to clarify doubts.
Mythri enjoys painting and reading. Her goal is to become a software engineer and support her mother. She is deeply thankful for the support from Sewa International, which has helped her do well in both her Class 10 and 12 exams and brought hope into her life.
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Jayasri (name changed), another student from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, also completed Class 12 exams in the MPC (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) stream, scoring an impressive 94.9% (949 out of 1000). After the loss of her father, Jayasri lived with her mother and younger sister. Her mother works as a social worker.
Jayasri received tuition support from Sewa Bharati, which helped her achieve academic success. Her advice to her juniors is to focus on important topics while preparing for exams.
Jayasri likes reading and drawing and is especially good at painting. She dreams of becoming an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer. She believes that without support from Sewa Bharati, continuing her education would have been very difficult, and she might have had to attend a school with fewer resources or stop studying altogether.
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Rajesh (name changed), a student from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, completed Class 12 exams in the MPC stream from a junior college, scoring 92% (902 out of 1000). Rajesh’s family faced financial struggles as his father had no regular work. His mother, a teacher, was also looking for a job while managing the household.
Rajesh has an elder brother, and both credit their mother for helping them with their studies. Rajesh likes reading and playing outdoor games. He aims to become a software engineer. He says that support from Sewa International eased the burden on his family, especially since steady income was uncertain and job opportunities were limited.
Dreams Beyond Hardships
Ranjan (name changed), a student from Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, completed Class 10 exams from a local school scoring an impressive 97%. Ranjan is from a financially struggling family. His father works in an animal feed company, and his mother works as a tailor. Despite their limited income, Ranjan’s parents have always supported him and his elder brother, creating a positive environment for their studies.
Ranjan balances academics with his love for sports and singing. He wants to study engineering and build a successful career to support his family. The financial support he has received, played a key role in reducing the family’s burden and helped him focus on his goals.
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Nila (name changed), another student from Namakkal District, completed Class 12 exams in the Arts (social sciences) stream scoring 540 out of 600 points. Her father works in a paper mill, and her mother earns a small income. Nila lives with her elder sister and parents. Even with financial challenges, Nila has stayed focused and performed well in school.
Nila enjoys listening to music and playing games. Her goal is to become a lawyer and study at a college in Coimbatore. Her interest in justice and helping others motivates her. For the past two years, the sponsorship she has received from Sewa International has allowed her to study without financial stress, leading to her excellent results.
Strength Through Support
Kavita (name changed), a student from Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, completed her Class 12 exams from a local school with a score of 91%, earning 546 out of 600 marks in the science stream. After losing her father, Kavita and her family faced financial challenges. Her mother works as a teacher and supports both her and her elder sister, who is studying for her BTech degree in Artificial Intelligence.
Alongside her studies, Kavita spends time helping with household chores and enjoys drawing and playing sports. She plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Nursing, inspired by her interest in health care. The support she has received through SAC sponsorship has greatly helped her family during a difficult time. It has allowed her to continue her education without added stress. Her story shows how resilience and the right support could help overcome tough circumstances.
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In another part of Tamil Nadu, Aanandi (name changed), a Class 10 student from Tiruppur, achieved an impressive 97% result, scoring 484 out of 500 marks. Her father works as a lab operator, and her mother took up a job under the 100-day work scheme of the government. Aanandi lives with her parents, two younger siblings, and other family members.
Even with limited resources, Aanandi has stayed focused on her studies. She enjoys reading and teaching others and is known for her ability to learn quickly. Her dream is to become a doctor, fueled by a desire to help others. The support she has received from Sewa has allowed her to concentrate on her studies and focus on her goals, despite financial difficulties at home.
Rising Above Loss
Lavanya (name changed), a student from Puducherry, completed Class 10 exams from a local school with an excellent score of 90%. After her father passed away, Lavanya lived with her mother, who works as a tailor, and her younger brother. Lavanya’s success was largely due to the extra help from her teachers, which made a big difference in her studies. She enjoys reading, and dancing and is also good at playing basketball. Her dream is to become an Indian Navy officer.
At a time when her mother was struggling with depression due to the loss of her husband, the support Lavanya received from a SAC sponsor helped ease the burden. It gave her and her brother the confidence to continue their education during a difficult phase.
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Aarthi (name changed), is a student from Puducherry who completed Class 12 exams from a government school with an outstanding 98%, scoring 588 out of 600 marks in the Commerce stream. Aarthi also faced the loss of her father and has lived with her mother, who is a homemaker, and her grandmother. She has one elder sister.
Aarthi enjoys reading, drawing, singing, and swimming, and has shown talent in painting, abacus, and Vedic speed math. Her goal is to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree (B.Com.). The support she has received from Sewa played a key role in helping her stay focused on her studies and perform exceptionally well, despite the financial and emotional challenges her family faced.
