We are in the process of selecting 20 academically bright but financially weak Grade 10 students for free Math and Science Coaching (2023-24). In the upcoming years, we are confident that we will add more seats.
how it works.
The 3 stages of the selection process
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
This will involve the validation of academic performance. The Whalenteers from Zuci will contact the respective schools and verify the credentials of the nominated students. This is to ensure that only genuinely meritorious students are selected.
| Academics/Extracurricular (40 Points) | ||
S.no | Context | Points | Total |
1 | Academic Performance (Half yearly + Quarterly Marks/2) | ||
1.1 | Above 85% | 20 | |
1.2 | 75% to 85% | 16 | |
1.3 | 65% to 75% | 12 | |
1.4 | 55% to 65% | 8 | |
1.5 | Below 55% | 4 | 20 |
2 | Differently abled Child | 5 | 5 |
3 | Sports & Extracurricular Achievement |
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3.1 | Highest Sports achievement |
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3.2 | NCC/NSS & other volunteering services |
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3.3 | Particulars of Student Achievement | 10 | |
4 | Teacher/Headmaster Feedback | 5 | |
Stage 2
The next step would be to verify the financial background of the nominated students. This can be done by checking IT returns (if applicable) and bank statements, as well as personal visits to the students’ homes.
II | Social-Economic Status (40 Points) | ||
S.no | Context | Points | Total |
5 | Parental Status |
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5.1 | i) Without Parent | 9 |
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5.2 | ii) Single Parent | 6 |
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5.3 | iii) Living with parent/grand parent | 3 |
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5.4 | iv) Parent died in Covid | 1 | 10 |
6 | Family Total Income |
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6.1 | Below 2.4 LPA | 15 |
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6.2 | 2.4 LPA to 3.6 LPA | 12 |
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6.3 | 3.6 LPA to 4.8 LPA | 9 |
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6.4 | 4.8 LPA to 6 LPA | 6 |
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6.5 | Above 6 LPA | 3 | 15 |
7 | Home Visit (Type of House, Property, other income sources, locality) |
| 10 |
8 | Others |
| 5 |
Stage 3
The final stage will involve an informal interview with the child to establish his/her academic goals and provide guidance and direction as necessary. Here too, the Whalenteers will chip in with their expertise to facilitate this activity.
The selected students will automatically qualify for future financial assistance, viz., Std XII, UG, and PG sponsorship, subject to satisfactory academic performance throughout.
S.no | Context | Points | Total |
9 | Student Dream | 10 | |
10 | Discussion | 10 | |
Total (C) | 20 | ||
Grand Total (A(40)+B(40)+C(20)) | 100 |
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
- Nelson Mandela
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