ShaktiScholarship 2026-27
The Shakti Scholarship 2026-27 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 through Undergraduate (UG)/Postgraduate (PG) education until completion of their degree.
The initiative focuses on tribal (ST/NT/DNT) girl students who can speak Telugu (mother tongue not mandatory). Many of these students face financial, social, and geographic barriers that put them at high risk of educational discontinuity. The Scholarship Program aims to break this cycle by providing sustained, multi-year support.
The program is designed as a holistic education and capability-building intervention, integrating:
- Annual financial scholarships, and
- A structured Scholar Development Curriculum offering academic support, career guidance, psychometric assessments, skill-building, mentorship, and life-skills development.
The initiative aims to identify and support talented, economically disadvantaged tribal girls across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the most critical academic years where dropout risks are highest.
About Swathi Kantamani Charitable Trust
Swathi Kantamani Charitable Trust is engaged in philanthropic, charitable, and social impact initiatives, with a focus on education, girl-child empowerment, community development, and long-term capacity building for underserved and marginalised communities.
- 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 less than or equal to INR 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 the 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.
1. Scholarship Support (Need-Based Funding)
- Each scholar will receive an annual scholarship amount calculated based on their 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
- Core Development Components
- Each scholar will receive an annual scholarship amount calculated based on their verified educational needs. Support may include:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar card (masked) or valid government photo ID
- Domicile certificate
- Current academic year admission proof (school ID card or admission letter)
- Previous class/semester marksheet
- Fee receipt or official fee structure from the institution
- Family income certificate (issued by a competent authority)
- Bank account details (passbook copy or cancelled cheque in applicant’s name)
- Caste/Community certificate confirming ST or relevant NT/DNT status
- Deadline: 31-May-2026