Scholarship Programme
Financial support for school and college education — term fees, exam fees and admission costs paid directly to the institution, so nothing stands between a capable student and their seat.
Education Changes Lives
"Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, and build a brighter future."
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school kits in 2015 — the promise that started everything
Our education mission
A classroom seat should never depend on a family's income
Education is the surest road out of poverty — every completed school year raises a child's lifetime earnings and, more importantly, their belief in what is possible. Yet in the neighbourhoods we serve, that road is blocked by things most of us never think about: an unpaid term fee, a worn-out uniform, a bus fare, a home with no desk and no light to study by.
When a parent loses work or a family faces a medical bill, the first sacrifice is almost always a child's schooling — and a child who leaves rarely returns. Erakathin Uthavi stands in that gap. We pay the fee before the deadline passes, put the books in the school bag, arrange evening tuition, and keep showing up until the child graduates.
- Why education mattersEvery year in school compounds — into confidence, income, and choices for the whole family.
- The challenge our children faceFees, uniforms, transport and lost study time push children out of classrooms that are rightfully theirs.
- How Erakathin Uthavi helpsScholarships, supplies, digital access, tuition and mentoring — from first standard to first job.
What we do
Six ways we keep children learning
Every programme is run by volunteers who live in the neighbourhoods they serve — and every rupee is receipted and audited.
School Supplies
Books, notebooks, uniforms, school bags and stationery, delivered before the term begins — so every child walks in on day one carrying the same things as their classmates.
Digital Learning
Computers, tablets, internet access and guided online courses — closing the digital divide so a child's postcode never limits what they can learn.
Tuition & Mentoring
After-school tuition centres and one-to-one mentoring by volunteer teachers — homework help, exam preparation and a trusted adult who believes in the child.
Skill Development
Personality development, spoken English, communication and career guidance workshops — the confidence and soft skills that turn marks into opportunities.
Infrastructure Support
Classroom furniture, library shelves and learning materials for under-resourced government schools — because a good classroom lifts every child who sits in it.
Our impact
What your support has already built
Counted honestly, audited annually, and published in full every April.
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Volunteer teachers & mentors
Sponsor a child
One child. One sponsor. One future changed.
Sponsorship is the most personal way to give — you walk alongside one child from this term to their graduation.
Your monthly contribution covers everything a child needs to stay in school — and stays with the same child year after year, so their education is never interrupted again.
- School fees paid on time, every term
- Two sets of uniforms and shoes
- Textbooks, notebooks and stationery
- Bus pass or transport to school
- A nutritious midday meal
- Evening tuition and a mentor
- We match you with a childYou receive their study plan and school details within a week.
- You give monthly₹1,500 a month, by standing instruction — stop any time.
- You watch them growProgress reports and a letter from your child, twice a year.
Success stories
Children who stayed in school — and where they are now
Names and photographs are shared with each family's written consent.
Kavya M.
Ramanathapuram · Sponsored since 2019- Background
- Eldest of three; her mother supports the family by tailoring after her father's accident.
- Challenge
- At 13, Kavya was about to leave school to look after her siblings when the fees came due.
- Transformation
- A sponsor covered her fees and evening tuition; a volunteer mentor kept her aiming higher.
Today: First in her class in mathematics, now in class 11 and preparing for engineering entrance exams.
Arun S.
Sundarapuram · Scholarship 2021- Background
- Son of a daily-wage construction worker; studied under a street light after the family's power was cut.
- Challenge
- Scored 92% in class 10, but college admission fees were far beyond the family's reach.
- Transformation
- Our scholarship paid his admission and a donated laptop opened up online learning.
Today: Second-year B.Sc. Computer Science student — and a weekend volunteer at our tuition centre.
Priya & Divya R.
Ukkadam · School kits since 2017- Background
- Twin sisters raised by their grandmother, a flower seller at the morning market.
- Challenge
- One income could stretch to school supplies for one child — not two. One twin would have to stay home.
- Transformation
- School kits, uniforms and bus passes for both girls, renewed every June without fail.
Today: Both finished class 12 this year — Priya joins a nursing course, Divya a teacher-training college.
From our classrooms
Education gallery
Photographs from our schools, tuition centres and distribution drives — shared with the consent of every family pictured.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything sponsors, donors and families usually ask about our education support.
Who can apply for educational assistance?
Any school or college student from an economically disadvantaged family in Coimbatore district. Applications reach us through our volunteers, partner schools, or directly at our Ramanathapuram office — no application is turned away without a home visit.
How do I sponsor a child?
Call +91 93626 29234 or send a message from our contact page. We match you with a child, share their study plan, and set up a monthly contribution of ₹1,500. You receive progress updates and a letter from your child twice a year.
Can I donate books?
Gladly. We accept school textbooks, notebooks, stationery and good-condition storybooks at our office, Monday to Saturday. For large donations, call ahead and we will arrange collection.
How are beneficiaries selected?
A volunteer from the child's own neighbourhood visits the family, verifies income and school records, and presents the case to our education committee. Selection is based on need alone — never on religion, caste or community.
Can I volunteer as a teacher?
Yes — our after-school tuition centres and weekend workshops always need teachers and mentors. Register on our volunteer page and our Volunteer Coordinator will call you within 48 hours to match you to a centre near you.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Erakathin Uthavi is registered under Section 80G, and a receipt eligible for tax deduction is emailed to you within 48 hours of your donation.
Join us
How you can help
Four ways to put a child back in a classroom — pick the one that fits your life.
Donate
Support children's education financially — ₹500 buys a complete school kit for one child.
Donate nowSponsor
Sponsor one child's complete education — and follow their journey from this term to graduation.
Sponsor a childVolunteer
Teach, mentor, or organise educational activities at our tuition centres and weekend workshops.
Volunteer with usCorporate CSR
Partner with schools and educational initiatives through your company's CSR programme.
Partner with usHelp a Child Unlock Their Potential
"Your support today can shape tomorrow's leaders, innovators, and changemakers."
Donations are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G. Receipts are issued by email within 48 hours.
Talk to us
Questions about education support?
Call, write, or visit — our education team replies within one working day.
Address
Erakathin Uthavi
#928, Perumal Kovil Street
Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641045
Tamil Nadu, India