🎓From Dream to Engineering: A Small Gift, a Big Future

Aug 05, 2025

BY Murugan

🎓From Dream to Engineering: A Small Gift, a Big Future

How a ₹14,000 Intervention Saved a Bright Student’s Future

“Sometimes, all it takes is one act of support to change the course of a child’s future.”

At the Arun Raj Foundation, we believe that talent should never be wasted due to a lack of resources. One of our recent interventions is a powerful reminder of how a small act of support can make a lifelong impact.

 

🌾 A Brilliant Mind from Rural Andhra Pradesh

In a quiet village in Andhra Pradesh, a 15-year-old boy stood out for all the right reasons. Driven, intelligent, and committed to his education, he excelled in his Class 10 board exams—scoring an outstanding 548 out of 600. His hard work earned him admission into the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) program at Loyola Polytechnic College.

But just as his dream began to take shape, reality hit hard.

His family, already struggling to make ends meet, could not afford the ₹14,000 hostel fee—a critical requirement for him to stay and study at the college.

 

🧡 Stepping In: How Arun Raj Foundation Helped

When we learned about his situation, we knew we had to act. Here’s what we did:

  • Verified his academic credentials and financial status
  • 🤝 Spoke directly with his family to understand the depth of their need
  • 💸 Covered the ₹14,000 hostel fee in full to ensure he could continue his studies without interruption

What might seem like a modest contribution became a turning point in this young student’s life.

 

💡 Why This Matters

This wasn’t just about paying a fee. It was about:

  • Preserving a dream that was at risk of being lost
  • Keeping a brilliant student on the path to success
  • Supporting a family that had almost given up hope

This intervention is a reflection of what we stand for at Arun Raj Foundation—uplifting lives through education, safety, and opportunity.

 

📣 You Can Be the Reason Someone Stays in School

There are many more students like him—brilliant, hardworking, and full of potential, but held back by financial challenges. With your support, we can reach them in time.

Whether you’re an:

  • 💼 Corporate sponsor fulfilling CSR commitments
  • 👤 Individual donor looking to give back
  • 🏢 Non-profit partner wanting to collaborate

You can help change a life.

 

👉 Donate now and be part of a child’s success story:
🌐 https://www.arunraj.org/donate

 

FAQs

1. Who was the student featured in this story?
For privacy reasons, we do not disclose the personal identity of students we support. However, the story shared is 100% real and verified by our team through academic and financial background checks.
We identify students in need through school referrals, local community connections, and direct outreach. Each case is carefully verified through documentation, academic records, and family interviews before any assistance is provided.

Yes, absolutely! You can choose to fully or partially sponsor a student’s tuition, hostel fees, school supplies, or other essential needs. Contact us via our website or email us directly to learn how to get involved.

🌐 https://www.arunraj.org/donate

The amount varies based on location, level of education, and type of institution. For example:

  • Hostel fees for a diploma student: ₹10,000–₹20,000/year
  • School uniforms and books: ₹3,000–₹5,000/year
  • Full academic year (including all expenses): ₹20,000–₹35,000

Even a small donation can make a big difference.

Yes. Arun Raj Foundation is a registered non-profit, and all eligible donations will receive an 80G tax exemption receipt as per Indian tax laws.

Yes, we provide impact updates, photos (when permitted), and progress reports for major donations and sponsored students. Transparency and accountability are core to our work.

Definitely! We welcome CSR partnerships from companies that want to support education, youth empowerment, or digital learning access. Please visit our CSR section or contact us for a proposal.

📧 Email: info@arunraj.org
🌐 Website: https://www.arunraj.org

Yes, we regularly receive new requests from deserving students. If you’re interested in supporting one or more, please reach out—we’d be happy to match you with a verified case.

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