• A woman in a pink traditional outfit standing outdoors next to a green bush with large leaves and a black and yellow curb.

    Keerthana

    Bachelor’s in Computer Science

    “I love coding”, says Keerthana who is pursuing an engineering degree in Computer Science. She has also registered in the AI lab at her engineering college where she is a freshman. 

    Keerthana deeply respects her parents who did not get a college education but consistently worked hard and made sacrifices to provide one for her and her brother, against the advice of their friends and family. Her father had a polio attack when he was in the seventh grade and lives with physical challenges as a result of that. Keerthana speaks of her father as a significant influence in her life. She says he has always drawn from his own struggles, sharing stories to inspire Keerthana and her brother. 

    “My biggest dream is to help my family get to the next step”, says Keerthana. 

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  • A woman standing outdoors, wearing traditional Indian attire with a pink dupatta, a beige and red patterned kurta, red pants, and sandals, standing on dirt surrounded by plants and a brick and white wall background.

    Trineta

    Bachelor’s in Nursing

    Trineta comes from a financially struggling family where her father works as a hospital attender and her mother is a homemaker. Her elder brother has a mental disability and requires constant care, adding to the family’s challenges. Despite limited income, her parents prioritized her education, and she is now pursuing a Bachelor’s in Nursing course at the same hospital where her father works.

  • A young woman wearing a white coat and an ID badge, standing outdoors next to a tree with green leaves, smiling at the camera.

    Blessy

    Bachelor’s in Science Physician Assistant

    Blessy comes from a missionary family in Bihar, with both parents having only studied up to the 10th grade. Her father is currently battling cancer and undergoing costly treatments, making it difficult to support her education. Despite these hardships, Blessy has been admitted to a Physician Assistant program and is determined to use her medical training to support her family and serve the poor.

  • Young woman smiling with dark hair, wearing a red traditional dress with gold embroidery, earrings, and a necklace, sitting on a beige chair indoors.

    Sandhiya

    Bachelor’s in Nursing

    Sandhiya, an only child raised by a single mother working as a maid, has faced significant hardships since her father abandoned the family. Despite their limited income, her mother took out a high-interest jewel loan to support Shandiya’s admission into a Nursing program. Deeply motivated by her mother’s sacrifices and committed to serving others, Shandiya aspires to become a dedicated professional nurse.