Success Stories
The Samatva Monitoring Committee (SMC) keeps in touch with students awarded scholarships about their progress. SMC helps students helps teach students to gain enough self-confidence to face social challenges and plan their future. Samatva believes that economical support alone is not sufficient for progress; an efficient monitoring system that keeps in touch with students through a one to one relationship between Samatva and children is paramount for their progress.
Samatva has supported thousands of students for over 20 years. Here are some of their stories.
"Samatva has allowed me to pursue my professional aspirations without financial stress. It will have a lasting impact on me and help me contribute positively to society." - Swathi
Swathi Shetty is a law student at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Mangalore, and received a Samatva Individual Scholarship in 2024 and 2025. Her father passed away and her mother makes little income to support the family. She used to travel four hours every day to attend school. Part of the scholarship will cover her hostel fees, allowing her to focus on her studies. She is determined to become a lawyer.
“Samatva's support is the reason for my success." - Gururaj
Gururaj grew up in rural Masanapura village, Karnataka. He dreamed of going to college but could not afford to, so Samatva supported him for 7 years in his education. Gururaj is now working as a lecturer in Vidyarashmi First Grade College.
"The Samatva scholarship I received is the light that shows me the path to my dream. I am inspired to help the needy as Samatva does in the future as I achieve my goals" - Shalini
Shalini is a student in Vijaya College of Nursing, Chennai, and received the Duffy Nursing Scholarship in 2024. She comes from a low-income, single parent family that struggles to afford food and rent. Her long term goals include getting a doctorate in nursing and winning the Nobel Prize. During this journey, she is determined to help people who seek to continue their education.
"Without the help of Samatva, I would not become a nurse practioner." - Maala
Maala is from a remote village, V. S. Doddi, in Kollegal Taluk, Karnataka, India. Her parents are farmers and were unable to support her education. Samatva helped financially support her pre-university education in Mysore, Karnataka India. Maala completed her B.Sc. in nursing and works as a Nurse practitioner.
“Samatva stood in place of my parents.” - Ravi
Ravi, like Siddaraju, lived in a village that is far away from college. Because of his family's low income status, it was difficult for him to afford college. Samatva created an opportunity for him to study in Bengaluru, India. College fees and hostel expenses were also provided.
"Samatva has been a miracle for me." - Syed
Syed Saad is a student at Christ University, Bengaluru, studying commerce. He grew up facing many financial challenges, and Samatva supported him in 12th PUC and in undergraduate. He was a state 10th rank holder in 12th PUC for commerce, and is now pursuing a career in financial analysis. He is motivated to give back to society the same way Samatva gave to him.
“Samatva helped me reach my dream." - Yasmin
Yasmin grew up in rural Upparahalli, Karnataka. Her parents could not fully afford her education, so Samatva facilitated her studies by providing her a scholarship. Yasmin is now working as a nurse, her dream job, in Omega Hospital in Bengaluru, India.
"Receiving this scholarship has boosted my confidence. It made me realized that half my burden and worries was thinking about my school fees. With Samatva's support, I will study even harder." - Sadiya
Sadiya is a nursing student at Karnataka College of Nursing, Bengaluru, and received the Duffy Nursing Scholarship in 2024. Her father is an embroider and is unable to support her education along with her three brothers. She is determined to complete her nursing studies.
"I couldn’t have imagined studying in a city, Bengaluru, without Samatva’s support."
- Siddaraju
Siddaraju lived in a village that is far away from the city college, and it was difficult for him either to travel to the city or for his family to support his education. Samatva created an opportunity for him to study in Bengaluru, a city in India. College fees and hostel expenses were also provided.
“I am excited that, now, it is possible for me go to college.” - Satish
Satish is from a very poor labor family. Samatva Trust aided him for four years for his education, from 7th to 10th standard.