Empowering Dreams: Buddy4Study Transforms India's Educational Landscape

Buddy4Study, an Indian scholarship management platform, is reshaping educational access in the country by planning to allocate INR 400 crore in scholarships for 1,00,000 students during the 2025-26 fiscal year. This initiative aims to alleviate financial barriers for students like Archana K., a class 9 student aspiring to be a doctor despite economic challenges.

Since its founding in 2011, Buddy4Study has supported over 1.37 lakh scholars with INR 630 crore worth of scholarships. The platform's diverse scholarship programs include those focused on women, transgender, and PWD students, enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented communities across India.

Additionally, Buddy4Study collaborates with banks to offer education loans, bridging financial gaps for higher education aspirants. With a targeted mission to empower 10 lakh students by 2030, the platform emphasizes sustainable educational funding aligned with global goals like SDG 4, significantly contributing to education equity in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)