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Thursday, September 04, 2014

Roja Krishnan wins a national scholarship

This news (students winning merit scholarships) at the Hope House is becoming repititive and we are not complaining about it.  Last year, Chinthamani won it and this year we have a new winner - Roja Krishnan.   

Meet Roja (fondly called as "Rose" by her friends) – a resident at the Hope House who is in 9th grade.  She comes from an obscure village (they do not even have a bus service to this village and the nearest bus point is 3 KM away from their village) near Vellore and she stays at the Hope House due to difficult family dynamics.  She is a quiet girl and loves life like any other child (playing, laughing, eating, and sleeping etc). 


Last year, her school had asked her to write 'National Means cum Merit Scholarship' examination of Government of India as she scored good marks in 8th grade.  Hope House encourages its residents to do anything that brings them recognition which in turn gives them confidence.  Few weeks ago we got the results of this examination and Roja passed with flying colors.  What this scholarship means is that she would receive Rs. 6,000/- each year till she completes her 12th grade.  

We couldn’t be happier and proud for a girl from a such a background to be recognized at a national level.  We can see that Roja will go the distance to make herself and her family proud with her achievements and laurels that she will continue to bring for herself and we just want to be there to facilitate.  Roja also is a very good Kabaddi player and she desires to play Kabaddi at a national level.  Her career goal is to become a playback singer.   

Roja, it is you who make these things possible for yourself.  We are all very proud of you along with your sister.  Start believing that you can go even higher and we will support you in whatever that you may want to achieve. 

You want to help more girls like Roja through the Hope House?  Hope House is a tax exempt entity.  Donate online now and get the maximum tax benefit allowed under section 80G of the Indian tax code.   

You can read more about this scholarship at this link:  
http://mhrd.gov.in/national_merit_scheme 

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