As the academic season set in, we are totally geared up with renewed energies to roll out this year Srujanavani Scholarship disbursement process. Reaching out to the needy students has always boosted our morale to support the financial requirements of the students. Within the limited financial resources we have always strived to meet the most needy with a comprehensive process of selection in place. As is the case every year, this year has registered an unprecedented response from the students. This entire process of Scholarship disbursement spans over 45 days with various activity conducted in various phases. The scholarship program is equally spread in the rural as well as Urban areas of Visakhapatnam.

 Phase I: Invitation of Applications

College authorities of nearly 12 colleges (10 Inter and Degree colleges in Rural and 2 Polytechnic colleges in Urban) were approached with our intention to support the poor and needy students with financial support. Applications were invited from students containing basic information regarding their financial status. In the process we have received a total of 950 applications.

 Phase II: Screening of the students

An exam to screen the students was conducted to ascertain their real requirement. Of the 950 applications, 400 students were invited for the screening exam. The exam was primarily qualitative in nature and not rooted in their academic abilities, explaining their financial condition and discussing about their dreams. In the entire process, the college authorities were totally supportive of the activity that was executed. Without their support we would not be in a position to execute the screening process in a smooth and swift manner.

 Phase III: Interviews & House visits:

Basis the result achieved in the written test, a total of 200 students were invited for the interview. Interviews were conducted at our Skill Development Centre - Vadaddi and Srujanavani Activity Centre - Gopalpatnam. Interview panels were formed and the students had a one-on-one session with the panel members. The interactions included knowing about their financial status. Followed by the interview process, house visits were undertaken to understand the real condition of the students.

 Phase IV: Announcement of Result and disbursement of scholarship letters.

Finally, a total of 130 students were shortlisted for this year Srujanavani Scholarship Program. Announcements were made in the respective colleges through their administrative authorities. On the eve of Independence Day celebrations the same students were handed over the scholarship confirmation letters. 

 Lastly, the students were invited to participate in a 2 day residential program. The students were explained of the responsibility that the scholarship endows with it. Besides, they were also informed to dream big in life and strive to achieve their dreams. With smiles on their faces, we feel that the hardship of last one month is with a reason and that inspires us to keep moving. Besides, we take this opportunity to thank all our partners, and in particular Team Shikshadhaan for their generous contributions towards the cause.