Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

“I want to help my family financially and I want to help the children in our area because our area is very poor.” 

Sevantiben comes from a family of 6 who survive on $2.5 a day. Despite her parents’ deep desire to support Sevantiben’s dream, there was no way she could accept her admission into nursing college, till the Tiyara scholarship opened the opportunity. 

Sevantiben and her Kukna tribal community live in a forested area regularly visited by tigers. Tigers picking up family-owned goats in the area are a common occurrence in her village. 

Medical Degree

Zinal is a dedicated student pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor, with a strong focus on both academic excellence and service to her community.

She emphasizes perseverance, resilience, and personal growth. She says, “I want to use my education to make healthcare more accessible, especially for people who may not always have easy access to quality medical services”

Law Degree

Nisha (on the right) says “My dream is to become a lawyer and serve my community by providing fair and accessible legal assistance. I plan to use my education to promote justice and help those who cannot afford legal support.” 

Pursuing her dream to become a lawyer on a Tiyara scholarship, Nisha says that despite their meager financial resources, her parents have encouraged their 3 daughters and 1 son to pursue a college education, an opportunity they were deprived of. 

Nisha and her people belong to the Kukna tribe, an indigenous people group that lives in forested areas, dependent on seasonal cultivation and migratory jobs for daily wages. 

Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery 

“When I was in 12th grade, I was mentored by my teacher of philosophy and Sanskrit. It is through my teacher’s guidance that I became interested in nursing and midwifery. 

My hopes and dreams for the future are to provide financial support to my family and to contribute towards improving the conditions of my village. I also wish to help families who are unable to educate their children. My family has great expectations of me, and I am determined to fulfill their dreams.” 

Tulsa belongs to the Kukna indigenous people group, and her family grow millets and legumes around their home. One day, as her mother was tending their two cows up on the hills early in the morning, she had an encounter with a tiger – one of the many challenges faced by their community. 

English and Computer Application Certification 

“I ranked first in my high school finals, but my parents do not have the means to educate me further and want me to get married.” 

The Tiyara scholarship will strengthen Nitaben’s skills and increase her ability to secure admission to pursue a college education in commerce and chartered accountancy. 

Nitaben belongs to the Warli indigenous people group, a tribal name that reflects their connectedness to the land. The Warli art form is characterized by simple geometric patterns, and their traditional instrument the Tarpa, is made from a bottle gourd. 

Nitaben hopes to become the first in her family to gain a college education.  

English and Computer Certification 

Krutiben won a medal for her high school ranking, and she is also a strong sportswoman. 

She aspires to gain a college education and work in the banking sector. A Tiyara scholarship will help equip her to compete and achieve her dreams. 

Krutiben comes from the very marginalized Warli tribe. Without a Tiyara scholarship, her family’s only recourse would be to marry her off, as her parents and her brothers make a living through daily labor.