Raju Kendre

Three and a half years ago, while standing in a visa application queue, I found myself observing a very elite international school nearby. The stark contrast between the children attending this prestigious institution and those in tribal hamlets attending school for midday meals…

Day 1 of the Eklavya PG Residential Bootcamp 2025 A powerful start to a journey of reflection, learning, & transformation. From icebreakers to intense sessions, students began building connections, exploring their aspirations, & stepping into a space where dreams meet direction

I attempt to highlight two sets of dominant practices in the Indian university system that are constructing a new kind of “outcast” in higher education. indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

From interactive sessions to quiet study circles, from mentor conversations to moments of laughter—this was more than a workshop. It was a beginning. #UGWorkshop2025 #eklavyaindiafoundation

Three days. One campus. Dozens of dreams. The UG Residential Workshop 2025 brought together aspiring first-generation learners from across the state—learning, reflecting, and building clarity about higher education pathways.

We are proud to share that several of our students have been selected for the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS). This is a moment of immense pride for the entire Eklavya community, as these students continue to break barriers.

Meet the Mentors of UG Residential Bootcamp 2025 From tribal regions to tech campuses, from healthcare to design — these incredible mentors are living examples of what’s possible when access meets ambition.

Want to be part of the next journey? Join the upcoming Bootcamp by registering through the link below! 👇shorturl.at/mVlgH

Hear it from those who lived it! Students share their heartfelt testimonials and feedback from the last Eklavya Residential Bootcamp — an experience that inspired, challenged, and transformed.

Announcing Our First Joint PhD Mentoring Program! We’re thrilled to launch the Eklavya Global Scholars Program & Bahujan Scholars PhD Mentoring Program — beginning July 2025!

Eklavya GSP IELTS Bootcamp is back—and we are inviting applications from women and students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities who aspire to pursue higher education abroad. In past editions, participation from these groups has been significantly low,

Day 2 of Eklavya Residential Bootcamp 2.0 was a journey through possibilities. We began with an inspiring session by Teach For India, where fellows shared how education can drive change in underserved communities.

We Are Hiring: Program Associates – UG & PG Eklavya India Foundation is inviting applications for the position of Undergraduate Program Associate and Postgraduate Program Associate, based in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Are you a first-generation learner in 12th or just passed it? Join the Eklavya UG Residential Bootcamp 2025 from 25–27 July in Nagpur. Explore higher education beyond JEE & NEET, get mentored by students from top institutes, and find a community where you belong.

Meet the Mentors of Eklavya's Post-Graduation Residential BootCamp 2.0! What makes our program truly special is that many of our mentors have journeyed from being mentees themselves. Their path from unlearning to learning, from receiving guidance to offering it, reflects the…

Meet the mentors of Eklavya's Post-Graduation Residential BootCamp 2.0! These inspiring individuals, from diverse backgrounds including tribal communities, drought-prone villages, and small towns across India,

Meet the Mentors Behind Eklavya IELTS Residential Bootcamp 2025 ! We're excited to welcome Diana Nadira and Ashly Jossy, co-founders of Lexicoloom, as mentors for our Residential Bootcamp.

Yesterday at the Eklavya Residential Campus, Nagpur, we hosted a heartfelt felicitation ceremony for the First-Generation College Students who have been admitted to various Colleges.

Inlaks Travel Research Grant 2025 – Applications Open! Are you a #PhD student in Humanities or Social Sciences at an Indian university looking to travel abroad for short-term research? The Inlaks Research and Travel Grant supports research visits of up to 3 months to access…

📢 Announcement Eklavya India Foundation is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Bahujan Scholars Network (US) to mentor students from historically marginalized communities in India who aspire to pursue PhDs abroad.

Meet Yashashree, who first joined us at the Eklavya UG Workshop 2025, then became a part of the UG Cohort 2025, and now begins a new chapter as a B.A. Psychology student at Ashoka University! Here’s what she had to say back when her journey with Eklavya began.