About the Scholarship
The PRERNA Scholarship Program, run under the Sumit Agarwal Foundation (SAF), is dedicated to identifying and supporting meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds — especially those who have lost one or both parents and lack the financial means to continue their education.
We believe that the absence of financial support should never be the reason a bright mind is left behind. Through direct financial assistance, we ensure that deserving students can stay in school, pursue higher education, and work toward a future that poverty once kept out of reach.
Each scholarship is personally reviewed and awarded by our founder Sumit Agarwal, ensuring that every rupee reaches the student who truly needs it most — with dignity, care, and no bureaucratic delay.
Our Scholarship Impact
50+
Scholarships Awarded
100%
Need-Based Selection
₹0
Administrative Fee
∞
Dreams Supported
Who We Support
Our scholarship is designed specifically for students who face compounded hardship — not just financial difficulty, but also the emotional burden of growing up without parental support. These are children of extraordinary resilience and merit who deserve a fair chance.
- Parentless or single-parent students from low-income families
- Students with strong academic performance and merit
- Currently enrolled in school or pursuing higher education
- Residents of Kanpur or surrounding areas of Uttar Pradesh
- Students facing genuine financial hardship with no other support
- Girls from underprivileged families are given priority consideration
What the Scholarship Covers
School Fees
Annual tuition and admission fees so the student never has to drop out
Books & Stationery
Complete set of textbooks, notebooks, and learning materials
Uniform & Essentials
School uniform, shoes, and other daily necessities
Higher Education Support
For eligible students, support extends to college and vocational training
How to Apply
Our application process is simple, transparent, and respectful of the student's dignity. We do not believe in making deserving students jump through hoops — a brief application and a personal meeting is all it takes.
Reach Out
Contact us via phone, email, or visit our office in Kanpur to express interest
Submit Documents
Provide school records, income proof, and a brief background about the student
Personal Meeting
A short meeting with our team to understand the student's situation and aspirations
Award & Support
Scholarship is awarded directly — no middlemen, no delays, full support begins immediately
Why This Matters
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Education is the single most powerful tool to break intergenerational poverty. When we invest in one child's education, we invest in the future of an entire family.
Supporting the Parentless: Children without parents face unique vulnerabilities. Without financial help, many are forced to drop out and work. Our scholarship ensures their grief does not become their destiny.
Recognising Merit: Every meritorious student deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported — regardless of where they were born or how much their family earns.
Direct Impact: 100% of scholarship funds go directly to students. There are no administrative deductions, no delays — just transparent, personal giving.