Instructions for EAK 2024-2025 Scholarship Application

• This application is for students who are attending in a college completing a bachelor’s degree, professional degree and/or any higher studies such as Master’s degree, PhD, etc

• Applicants must fill the application form online (click "Apply" below), print, sign, get a local Advisor's signature and email the signed application form and copies of supporting documents to EAK (Detailed instructions below) 

• Applicants must contact an Advisor closer to his/her home. List of Advisors and their contact information is available on this page. No application will be accepted without the name and signature of an Advisor

• The deadline to submit application is November 30, 2024

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Application Submission Process

Step 1: Applicants must fill and submit the Application form online (link below). The submitted application will be emailed to the email id provided in the application form.

Step 2: Applicant must print the completed application form with their signature and date (Question 30)

Step 3: Applicant must take the application form and the supporting documents to their Advisor and get the Advisor's signature in the application form with the date (Question 28)

Step 4: Applicant must scan and email the signed application form (signatures of both the Applicant and the Advisor) and supporting documents to contact@EducateAKid.org with Subject as "<<Your Name>> EAK Application 2024-2025"

Note: Please email contact@EducateAKid.org or contact the Advisor if there are any questions or issues with filling online application form

INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT, OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. 

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PLEASE READ THESE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION

1. Applicants must use the latest application form from the website. If the applicant is a recurring student, he/she must submit a new application each year. Older versions of the application form will not be considered.

2. Attach a recent photo of the applicant to the application form.

3. Complete the Supporting documents checklist (Question 29) in the application form and check the boxes to ensure that all the information is included before emailing the application form to contact@EducateAKid.org

   • Copy of Aadhaar

   • Copy or photograph of the bank passbook  Must have the following information:
     i.   Name of the bank
     ii.  Branch name and address
     iii. Account Number
     iv.  Account holder (must be in the applicant's name)
     v.   IFSC code

   • Copy of academic credentials starting from 10th. Priority will be given to the students with marks 80% and above.  (Mark lists, any special awards, rankings etc.).  The renewal students need to submit only their current year’s academic documents

   • Paid copy of college tuition fees receipt(s)

   • Proof of income.  Scan the copy of proof of income obtained from the village officer with the application form.  Must submit the current year’s Income Certificate

   • Any additional documents/reason for consideration is required in application if the applicant doesn’t meet the criteria of 80% or above marks in their academic record

4. Provide accurate and verifiable data about income and academic records. Advisors will check on financial and educational status. Applications with suspicious or insufficient information about income or academics will be rejected.

5. Applications must be submitted each year for continuation of scholarship, indicating latest academic achievements/grades/results. Receiving scholarship in any given year does not guarantee future scholarships, even though every attempt will be made to help deserving students who have already received scholarships.

6. Incomplete application forms will not be considered

7. Please take careful note of any communication by email, mail or telephone from the EducateAKid team or from your Advisor regarding your application. Students should be reachable by the telephone number (cell phone number is preferred) or email provided in the application. We prefer email communication

8. Reminder for Renewal Applicants: Submit a new application every year, along with your previous year mark list(s), and your Advisor’s name and signature. A new recommendation from your advisor is mandatory for consideration.

9. Typically, scholarships are awarded between May-June of the following calendar year. You will be informed whether you are selected through email to the advisors. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and student’s financial need. Decision of the Scholarship award to the students is determined by the EducateAKid committee and is final.  Follow up with a phone call or an in person meeting with the advisor for the status of the application.  

10. Students are advised to like our facebook page facebook.com/eakscholarship and provide positive comments about the educateakid.org to support the program and help fellow students. We request you to send any criticism, questions or suggestions for improvements via email to contact@educateakid.org

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​EAK APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-25​​

 

 ​ADVISOR INFORMATION