Announcements
Towards Equal Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Tara Amma’s Scholarship — a tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of H.L. Tara (1931–2025), affectionately known as Tara Amma. This annual scholarship is designed to support meritorious STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students from underprivileged backgrounds, helping them pursue their academic aspirations with financial and mentoring support.
The scholarship reflects Tara Amma’s enduring belief in the power of education. Her words, “Nanage Vidya Preethi” (I love learning), symbolize a life devoted to nurturing a passion for knowledge in her children, grandchildren, and the wider community. Despite limited means and societal norms that often overlooked the education of girls, Tara Amma was a quiet revolutionary who ensured that all three of her daughters were educated — one of whom went on to become an IAS officer. Her legacy of perseverance, equality, and excellence lives on through this initiative.
Scholarship Details
- Eligibility: Students currently studying or planning to pursue B.E., B.Tech, or B.Sc. in Bangalore, with strong academic records in Science and Mathematics, and a family income below ₹10 lakhs per annum.
- Support Offered: Up to ₹1 Lakh per annum, paid directly towards college fees.
- Mentoring: Monthly in-person mentoring sessions with Rupa Santosh (granddaughter of Tara Amma) or a designated scholarship committee member, to provide guidance and personal development support.
- Application Deadline: 15th April 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit:
- Personal and academic details
- Academic transcripts and proof of performance
- Details of achievements and extracurricular involvement
- A 2-page personal essay outlining their journey, passion for STEM, and life ambitions
Applications can be emailed to contactus@tef.life. Hard copies may also be couriered to:
Towards Equal Foundation
#85, 2nd Main Road,
Koramangala 1st Block,
Bangalore 560034
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 30th April 2025, and interviews will be conducted by 15th May 2025.
This scholarship is more than financial aid — it is a nurturing hand extended in memory of a woman who changed lives with her quiet strength. At Towards Equal Foundation, we believe this scholarship will empower bright young minds to dream bigger and reach higher, just as Tara Amma envisioned.
For further details or queries, please reach out to us at contactus@tef.life.
