Applications are invited for the HelpOne Scholarship Supported by Eaton India Foundation. Apply by Dec 31 for a Rs. 25k scholarship!

About Eaton India Foundation

Eaton India Foundation was registered as a Public Charitable Trust under The Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950 in July 2015. The Foundation supports welfare programs for needy sections of the public and strives to achieve the Corporate Social Responsibility goals of Eaton Group companies in India. 

Eaton India Foundation is governed by the board of trustees of the foundation, who are ex-officio leaders of Eaton companies in India.

About the HelpOne Scholarship

HelpOne is a crisis support program for students from families in distress due to a death health crisis. Conceptualised during the pandemic, the program continues to be relevant as children are highly susceptible to falling out of schooling when their families are dealing with a crisis and enabling the families to continue investing in their child’s education. The support, rendered for up to 3 years, aims to act as a crutch to enable families to continue investing in their child’s education.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification criteria: None. 
  • Course Level: Primary and Secondary.
  • Course Name: Any.
  • Gender: All genders.
  • The scheme is available to only students whose family income is less than Rs. 5,00,000.

Deadline to Apply

December 31, 2023.

Scholarship Amount

Maximum up to Rs. 25,000.

Documents Required

  • Applicant Photo 
  • Proof of Identity 
  • Proof of Address 
  • Student bank passbook/Kiosk 
  • Previous year’s mark sheet 
  • Admission letter/bonafide certificate from the institute
  • Latest school mark sheets (except for first-year students)
  • All documents uploaded shall be clear and must be in .jpeg or .png files only
  • Optional document: PAN No./Domicile Certificate

Who Should Apply?

The scholarship will be extended to students who have lost one/more family members from January 2020 till date/belong to families that suffered cumulative hospitalisation of 15 days or more/belong to families with an annual income of Rs. 5,00,000. The applicants must be Indian nationals, currently studying in classes 1 to 10. Students must be referred by an Eaton employee/an Eaton NGO partner.

Which Courses are Covered Under the Scheme?

Any courses from institutes recognised by AICTE/NAAC/UGC/Govt.

Is it Compulsory for the Applicant to Have a Bank Account?

No, the sponsorship amount may be transferred to the student’s parents/legal guardian’s account.

Any Preferences to Caste?

No. Anybody can apply.

Is This a Gender-Based Scholarship?

No. Anybody can apply irrespective of their gender.

Any Preference Will be Given Based on the Location?

No, students belonging to any location can apply for the scholarship.

What is the Maximum Scholarship Amount That Will be Awarded?

Rs. 25,000.

Click here to read the official notification of the HelpOne Scholarship Supported by Eaton India Foundation for Students of Classes 1 to 10 [Up to Rs. 25k].

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