Imagine growing up in a small town in India, where your parents work hard but have limited formal education and and money is tight. Yet, you study relentlessly, crack a highly competitive entrance exam, and earn a seat at a top university. You’ve beaten the odds academically. But the journey doesn’t end there.
Our Lakshya Scholars arrive at college knowing how to study, but often without the soft skills, professional confidence, or mentorship networks that their peers from metro cities take for granted. They have achieved academically, they now need guidance to truly thrive.
That’s where you come in.
Shiksa Sankalp Society is striving to reach out to deserving and needy students who have passed Class 12 and have secured admission to UGC and NAAC-accredited government and public universities in India. These students can apply for the Lakshya Scholarship. If you know of a deserving student or if you are working closely with a government school in your geography, kindly let them know of the Shiksha Sankalp Laksya Scholarship. You can share this link with a student or a school and help them apply/reach us: here.
A large number of our scholars are first-time college learners in their families and need guidance and counselling support during the college years. Your domain knowledge and experience can aid young minds in many ways. You can lead career counselling sessions, webinars, or workshops that help students navigate the many choices before them and make informed decisions.
Moreover, our scholars largely come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with limited exposure beyond their immediate environments. While they are talented and driven, many lack opportunities to build confidence, communication, and professional awareness. Volunteers play a vital role in bridging this gap by mentoring and sharing real world experiences, helping scholars develop essential soft skills such as communication, self expression, time-management and workplace readiness.
Our scholars are academically brilliant. But the professional world requires more than grades. Here are the key areas where volunteer mentors make the biggest difference:
Speaking clearly in English, presenting ideas, group discussions, saying ‘no’ professionally
Exploring career paths, understanding different industries, networking basics
Mock interviews, resume writing, how to handle difficult questions
Email writing, professional behavior, meeting culture, dress codes
Handling imposter syndrome, culture shock, stress, and self-belief
Using tools like LinkedIn, Excel, Email, and professional software
Collaboration skills, leading projects, conflict resolution
We respect your time. Even one hour a month can make a lasting impact. Here are the ways you can contribute:
Host a one-time session on a topic you know well – communication skills, interview tips, financial planning, stress management, or your own career journey. Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes, conducted online.
Be paired with a scholar for monthly check-ins. Help them navigate college life, internship searches, or their first job. Just one call a month can be transformative.
Give feedback on a student’s resume or LinkedIn profile. A 30-minute review from an experienced professional is worth more than any textbook.
Help scholars prepare for their first real job interview. Your insider perspective on what recruiters look for is invaluable
