Educational Support Programmes
From nursery to graduation and into professional courses, three schemes make sure no bright student drops out for want of money.
Scholarship
Educational Aid (EA)
- A scholarship programme aimed at supporting financially underprivileged students at both school and college levels.
- Provides financial assistance to cover a part of students' educational expenses throughout the academic year.
- Supports students from Nursery to Graduation (First Degree).
- Scholarship assistance continues until students complete their first degree.
- Over the last four decades, the programme has demonstrated a lower dropout rate, encouraging students to continue their education and achieve their goals.
- Supports students pursuing regular academic education as well as those enrolled in ITI and Short-Term Vocational Courses (STVC).
- Encourages students who are less interested in traditional academic education to pursue skill-based training.
- Helps bridge the gap between industry demand and the availability of skilled labour.
- Offers vocational training in various fields, including:
- Electrician
- Computer Hardware & Networking
- Fashion Designing
- Beautician
- These courses are offered at MES Vocational Training Centres, helping students develop practical skills and become employment-ready within a shorter duration.
Flagship Scheme
Education Adoption Scheme (EAS)
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Programme
- A unique scholarship programme based on academic merit and financial need.
- Supports academically bright students facing financial difficulties.
- Students are selected from Standard VIII onwards.
- Selection is based on the previous three years' academic performance, family financial assessment through home visits, and a final interview with students and parents.
- Focuses on the holistic development of students through:
- Personality Development Camps
- Orientation & Educational Programmes
- Aptitude Tests
- Felicitation Programmes
- Engineering & Graduating Students' Get-togethers
- Aims to nurture academic excellence, confidence and overall personality development.
Higher Education
High Cost Education Scholarship (HCES)
- Provides financial assistance to academically bright students from financially weak families pursuing professional education.
- Supports students whose professional education expenses are beyond their family's financial capacity.
- Selection involves academic assessment, home visits and interviews with committee members.
- The final selection is made by the committee during the interview process.
- Operating successfully for the past 18 years.
- Empowers students to pursue their professional dreams with confidence.
- Students are expected to repay the scholarship amount after completing their course.
- Repaid funds are utilised to support new applicants, ensuring continued assistance to deserving students.