Umang Scholarship Project
The Umang Educational Scholarship is a dedicated initiative of United Way of Baroda that ensures deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are not deprived of quality education due to financial constraints. The programme was established with the vision of empowering talented students by providing the financial support they need to pursue their academic aspirations and build successful futures. Recognising education as one of the most powerful tools for social transformation, the scholarship seeks to remove economic barriers that often prevent bright students from continuing their studies.
Since its inception, the Umang Educational Scholarship has supported 313 meritorious students across Vadodara District, enabling them to continue their educational journey with confidence, dignity, and determination. By covering essential educational expenses, the initiative not only promotes academic excellence but also encourages students to remain committed to their studies and pursue higher education without interruption. Beyond financial assistance, the programme instils hope, strengthens self-belief, and empowers students to become self-reliant individuals capable of creating meaningful change within their families and communities.
Through sustained investment in education, United Way of Baroda continues to bridge the financial gap that limits opportunities for many deserving students, ensuring that talent and determination—not economic circumstances—define a child’s future.
Umang Scholarship Students
By Grade 2024–25
Empowering students at every stage of their academic journey.
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38
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175
Pre Primary
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Primary
175
Secondary
98
Higher Secondary
38
IMPACT OVERVIEW
Building strong pathways towards education and brighter futures.
Scholarship Distribution
313 Students received scholarships
Education Kit Distribution
178 Educational Kits Distributed to Students
Mentoring & Exam Wishing Kit Distribution
44 Students received Exam Wishing Kit and attended Exam Success Sessions
Children's Day Celebration
60 Students participated in Children's Day Celebrations.
Summer Camp
07 Students joined a Summer Camp program
Ration Kit Distribution
58 Families received Ration Kits
Dreams Taking Flight
Jal Axarbhai Sikligar
Shree Ambe Vidhyalaya | Grade 6 | Age: 12
Raised by his elderly grandparents, Jal Axarbhai Sikligar faced emotional and financial hardships from an early age. Despite living in a household sustained only by a modest pension, he remained dedicated to his education and achieved an outstanding 98% in Grade 6 at Shree Ambe Vidhyalaya. However, the financial burden threatened to interrupt his academic journey.
Through the Umang Educational Scholarship, United Way of Baroda covered his school fees, ensuring that Jal could continue his education without worry. This timely support not only eased his family’s financial burden but also strengthened his confidence to pursue his dreams with renewed determination and hope.
Isha Rakeshbhai Makwana
Lal Bahadur Shastri Vidyalaya | Grade 10 | Age: 15
Growing up with her single mother, Isha Rakeshbhai Makwana never allowed financial challenges to diminish her ambition of becoming a doctor. Her educational journey has been supported by United Way of Baroda since Grade 1, and as she entered secondary school, she became a beneficiary of the Umang Educational Scholarship.
The scholarship enabled her to continue her studies without financial stress, allowing her to focus entirely on academics. Her perseverance translated into remarkable results, scoring 70% in Grade 9 and 75.33% in Grade 10. Isha’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the life-changing impact that educational support can have on a young student’s future.
Words of Gratitude
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to United Way of Baroda for their generous support through the Umang Educational Scholarship. This initiative has provided hope and opportunity to nine bright and deserving students from our school belonging to financially constrained families. Their dedication to learning and determination to build a better future is truly commendable, and the scholarship has significantly eased the financial burden on their families.”
Desai Rajubhai Mafatbhai
Principal, Model School, Bajwa
Umang Scholarship Project
At United Way of Baroda (UWB), we believe that education is the foundation of a brighter future. The Umang Scholarship Project aims to make quality education accessible to bright yet underprivileged students in Vadodara District, helping them overcome financial barriers to pursue their academic dreams.
Since its launch, the project has supported over 233 deserving students, empowering them to achieve their educational goals and build promising futures.
Key Objectives
- Providing Essential Support: Covering educational expenses for students facing financial hardships.
- Fostering Academic Excellence: Encouraging growth through access to resources and opportunities.
- Creating Brighter Futures: Opening doors to success for disadvantaged individuals.
By investing in education, Umang Scholarship Project not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens the community, fostering a more equitable society.
Khushiyon ka Utsav
Khushiyon Ka Utsav is a heartwarming initiative by United Way of Baroda that brings smiles to children by fulfilling their New Year wishes. This celebration of joy ensures that every child receives a gift they dream of, making the start of the year truly special and memorable.
Through this program, we aim to nurture happiness and create cherished moments, reminding children that their dreams and desires matter. By turning their wishes into reality, Khushiyon Ka Utsav fosters hope and positivity, spreading the spirit of giving and love.
Shikhar Scholarship Program
Students belonging to weak financial families has to sacrifice their dreams of taking a step towards pursuing their Higher Secondary Education in the stream of science taking into consideration about the educational costs. In the year 2018, United Way of Baroda joined hands with C.S. Chawla Foundation to support such industrious students through providing them Scholarship along with Mentorship guidance to lead them with design their career path.
Impact
126
students had been supported for their higher education
