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Achieving Economic Mobility. In One Generation.
India’s first 8-year-long holistic school-to-work fellowship.
We walk with driven students from Grade 9 until their first job.
79
NET PROMOTER SCORE
(TOP 20% GLOBALLY)
97%
IMPROVED QUALITY
OF LIFE
120+
FELLOWS IN PUNE
& BANGALORE
₹0
COST TO
STUDENTS
We address the economic mobility gap
Research by the World Economic Forum claims that it takes 7 generations for a low-income Indian family to approach the mean income.
Technology is evolving, job roles are shifting, and specialized education is becoming expensive. For a student from an underprivileged background, navigating this maze requires more than just school fees. It requires career clarity, confidence, networks, and sustained guidance .
Short-term interventions are not enough. To break the cycle in a single generation, we need to go the distance.
We walk the distance
We identify driven children from government and low-cost private schools, and commit to them for 7-8 years
We curate diverse cohorts representing different castes, religions, and genders to foster deep peer learning and empathy.
Together, we embark on a 3-stage modular journey:
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Foundation (Class 9-10): Build trust and confidence; gain clarity on career pathways & options; develop strong foundational study skills and academic concepts; communicate confidently in English; build resilience and self-expression, make informed stream choices for PUC/JC
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Discovery (PUC / Class 11-12): into PUC/JC; strengthen academic performance & competitive exam outcomes; gain real-world exposure through structured summer apprenticeships; secure admission into university
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Launchpad (Undergrad & Job): Experience internships, "first job" readiness, build networks and financial resilience
Our outcomes speak for themselves
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Filling the Gap: 95% of parents say they could not find a good alternative to this program.
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Holistic Growth: 70% of families say their quality of life has "very much improved," citing better English, discipline, and confidence.
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Reaching the Right Students: Our Inclusivity Ratio (0.76) confirms we are serving the correct demographic.
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In 2025, ~30% of our Fellows scored >90% in SSLC Boards.
Our approach
Launched and supported by alumni from IIMs, IITs, NITs, and other prestigious institutions, The Eka Fellowship is designed to support young under-privileged children over a long period of time and across stages of education, helping them become their best congruent selves. The key pillars of our approach are:
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Long term: We provide consistent support for 8 years, from the 9th standard until they get their first job
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Holistic: We recognize that academic accomplishment is necessary but not sufficient. Navigating today’s world requires other skills too, such as fluent spoken English, general awareness, confidence, the ability to work in teams and structured problem solving. Our program works to instill these skills through activities such as theatre, sports and reading
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Tailored: Each person has their own destiny, tied to their own interests and aptitude. We work with each Fellow to chart a course according to their own aspirations, needs and strengths
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Diverse: Our Fellowship is a mini-India, representing a cross-section of society
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Networked: In addition to developing lifelong bonds with each other, Fellows are given opportunities to develop a life-long network of relevant mentors and subject matter experts
Our curriculum
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Career clarity: We expose our Fellows early on to practitioners from a diverse set of professions, allowing them to build a granular understanding of what these jobs entail and for each to understand their own interests. Through this exposure, various assessments, and mentorship, we help each Fellow craft his or her own unique education and career path, coaching them through the steps needed to get there
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Hard skills: We arrange for remedial help on academic work, as needed for each person. We also focus on fluency and confidence in spoken English through our workshops
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Life skills: With the world evolving at an ever-faster pace, it is more crucial than ever for young people to have the skills and confidence needed to navigate change and uncertainty. We use tools such as theatre, sport, and entrepreneurship to help our fellows build the broader set of skills they need to succeed in life
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Financial resilience: While the Eka Fellowship is not a scholarship program, we work hard to ensure that our fellows are not hindered by access to finance. This includes dedicated support and information to help them access scholarships and secure resources, including coaching on financial literacy