Keeping Students in Education
Aaghaz supports deserving students across India where financial hardship puts their schooling or higher degree at risk. Our grassroots work ranges from direct institution fee grants to career coaching, community learning centers, and digital skills.
Comprehensive Educational Support
We target the root causes of school dropouts by pairing direct financial fee grants with grassroots community learning centers and guidance.
Student Aid
We help eligible students with school and college fees, examination costs, books, uniforms, and other essential educational expenses. Every application is verified before assistance is approved.
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Coaching & Guidance
We provide coaching and guidance to help students prepare for higher education, competitive examinations, and careers. Our programmes have included support for exams like JEE, NEET, and Law.
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Community Learning
Working with educational partners, Aaghaz provides affordable learning opportunities in underserved communities. Hundreds of girls currently benefit from our learning centres in Lucknow and Aligarh.
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Computer Learning
Our free computer learning centre gives students practical digital skills. Multiple batches have completed the certified programme, helping them prepare for further education and modern office careers.
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Memorial Scholarships
Donors establish enduring scholarships in their own name or in memory of loved ones. Aaghaz verifies and selects eligible students, administers the support, and provides direct updates on academic progress.
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Financial Assistance
Fast-track financial support for vulnerable families facing unexpected economic emergencies, sudden bereavement of the earning parent, or critical school fee arrears.
Learn more about Financial Aid →One foundation. Many ways to help.
Whether you are a student looking for help, a donor wanting to help a child, a volunteer with two hours a week, or a company looking to partner there is an active pathway for you to join.
Student Aid
We help eligible students with school and college fees, examination costs, books, uniforms, and other essential educational expenses. Every application is physically verified before assistance is approved.
Scholarships
Scholarships funded by donors to help students finish their studies. Every student is checked in person, and donors receive regular marksheets and a transparent annual progress report.
Financial Assistance
Quick financial help for families facing sudden problems. We provide one-time or monthly fee support to keep kids in school when family circumstances unexpectedly deteriorate.
Become a Volunteer
Aaghaz runs entirely on the dedication of volunteers. If you have two free hours a week, you can help a child study. We need volunteers across Indian cities and towns for field visits and mentorship.
Join us as Donor
Register as an Aaghaz donor and choose how you would like to contribute. You can make a one-time contribution, give regularly, or support a verified student directly through our donor platform.
Launch a Memorial Scholarship
Start a scholarship in the name of a parent, teacher, or friend to honor their memory. You choose the rules, criteria, and budget, and we send you yearly academic reports.
Memorial Scholarships
Aaghaz Foundation administers more than 80 scholarships in memory of loved ones across India. We give nearly ₹1 crore every year to help hundreds of bright, deserving students finish their studies and break the cycle of poverty.
Find out more about Memorial Scholarships →Stories From Aaghaz
Meet some of the students we have supported and read about the people and work behind Aaghaz.
There was a time when completing my law degree seemed very difficult because I simply did not have the financial means. I received support throughout my five-year course, including a monthly stipend, and even help with medical treatment when I fell ill. I was able to finish my studies and become an advocate. It was a dream I had worked towards for years, and today I am living it.
Becoming a doctor was my dream, but getting through medical college required far more than ambition. I received support throughout my MBBS for college and hostel fees, books and even my monthly expenses. That meant I could concentrate on my studies instead of constantly worrying about how the next fee would be paid. Today, I am a doctor working in paediatric surgery at Medical College Kolkata.
I received the Coding Ninjas course through Aaghaz at a stage when I wanted to improve my coding but did not have access to the kind of training I needed. The course helped me build both my skills and confidence. I recently received a Software Engineer offer of around ₹23 LPA. For me, that offer is much more than a salary package. It shows how far I have been able to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aaghaz Foundation, how we support students, how donations work and how you can get involved.