MBBS

Birta is the first in her family to attend college and is now in medical school, studying to become a doctor. She comes from the Karbi indigenous community in Assam, India. Despite completing two years of medical school, her family of four struggles to cover expenses. Birta dreams of becoming a skilled doctor who can serve underprivileged communities by providing affordable and free healthcare. A Tiyara scholarship would allow her to continue her studies and uplift her community.

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Sangyu is pursuing a degree in Civil engineering. Her father passed away when she was just 6 years old. Sangyu wants to support her mother and help educate her two sisters.

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

Arif and Hena are siblings whose family are migrant laborers from the state of Bihar.

They are both seeking degrees in Commerce and are first generation university students in search of a brighter, more stable future.

Bachelors in Physiotherapy

Originally from the marginalized Magar community in Nepal, Puja’s dream is to someday open a clinic as a physiotherapist – a dream she can pursue on a Tiyara scholarship. Puja enjoys sketching and cooking, and her favorite food is the Nepali sel roti, a delicacy often made on festive occasions

Bachelors in Physiotherapy 

Ruvelu is from a farming family belonging to the Chakhesang indigenous people group in Nagaland in Northeast India. She says she dreams of a stable career to support her family. Ruvelu loves singing.