• 04/05/2026

  Recent Updates

  We would like to share some important developments and our near-term goals with you.

  First, we would like to express our deep gratitude for your continued invaluable Seva. Your support has been critical in fulfilling SHDF’s mission—empowering the neediest yet highly motivated and talented students across Punjab and neighboring areas to achieve their dreams through higher education, mentorship, and hope.

  The past year has been one of the most impactful in SHDF’s history. We awarded 1,624 college scholarships, bringing our total to over 13,000 since inception. Over 70% of our students come from families earning less than $100 per month; nearly three-quarters are young women; and two-thirds are from rural areas. Each scholarship represents a life-changing opportunity.

  This year, our partnership with the Sikh Educational Society (SES) of Chandigarh and Faridkot is enabling SHDF to reach even more deserving and capable students. As noted earlier, SES is a premier educational organization managing several leading institutions, including Dasmesh Dental College, Dasmesh Institutes of Nursing and Pharmacy, and Sri Guru Gobind Singh College for Women. It also works closely with premier universities such as Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjabi University, and Panjab University, along with several hundred affiliated colleges.

  Furthermore, SHDF and SES have established ten regional centers—Amritsar Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Mastuana Sahib, Faridkot, Banga, Hoshiarpur, Ambala, and New Delhi—ensuring accessibility for students across the region.

  We have also introduced a fully online scholarship application system. This has made the process more accessible for students in both rural and urban areas, streamlined application reviews, and enhanced transparency. We are pleased to share that this year we have received over 3,100 eligible applications—a record.

  Based on need and merit, over the next few weeks we aim to equal or exceed the number of scholarships awarded last year. In addition, we are expanding initiatives to support students in preparing for meaningful careers, including soft-skills workshops and industry partnerships.

  We humbly request your continued generous support for education—an investment that transforms the lives of thousands of young women and men, their families, and their communities for generations to come.

  Give the gift of education.

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