AMU Student Support Programme

About Us

Circle of Hope is a dedicated initiative launched in 2021 by AMU School well-wishers and alumni from Minto Circle, known as Student Support Group for Education (SSGE), aimed at supporting students in AMU-affiliated schools. We believe no student should be forced to abandon their education due to financial hardships. Our scholarships, some of which are named in honor of distinguished alumni or teachers, are designed to ensure that deserving students can continue their education.

These initiatives aim to empower young individuals by removing financial barriers to education, providing access to resources, and nurturing personal growth through mentorship.This program is run in collaboration with Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine &Science, Aligarh

Our Mission

We are committed to ensuring that no student drops out of AMU schools due to a lack of financial resources or guidance. We offer scholarships and mentorship to support students both academically and personally.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower selected students by providing scholarships and mentorship opportunities, ensuring they succeed in their academic journey.

Our Goals

1. Scholarships:Offer Merit-cum-Means scholarships to deserving students.
2. Mentorship:Support first-generation learners by providing them with guidance and mentorship.

Schools in Our Programme

We currently support students from the following AMU-affiliated schools:

1. S T High School (Minto Circle) - S.M. Tonki Scholarship
2. AMU City School (Raja Mahendra Pratap School) - R.M.Pratap Singh Scholarship
3. AMU Girls School–Prof. Zakia Siddiqui Scholarship
4. Saiyyid Hamid Senior secondary School (Boys)
5. Senior Secondary School (Girls)
6. City Girls High School (Qazi Para) - Khawaja Haleem Scholarship
7. ABK High School (Boys) - Dr. Mohsin Raza Scholarship
8. ABK High School (Girls) - Mohd. Ameen Bulbulia Scholarship
9. Abdullah School - Saira Khan Scholarship

Programme Updates for Academic Year 2023-2024

1. Scholarships: 231 students received financial aid through our scholarship programmein 2023-2024. Total scholarship distribution amount was approximately INR 12 Lacks. Number of students and scholarship distribution amount is likely to increasesignificantly in 2024-2025
2. Mentorship: Regular mentorship sessions are held with students via Zoom meetings, providing academic and personal guidance.
3. Books and Supplies: Textbooks and school bags were distributed to all students to ensure their learning needs were met.
4. School Uniforms: School Uniform is distributed to students (New in 2024)

Selection Process

1. School Nominations:School principals provide a list of students at risk of dropping out due to financial difficulties.
2. Interview Stage: A local scholarship committee conducts interviews in Aligarh to shortlist candidates.
3. Final Selection:After thorough verification of financial needs, the final scholarship recipients are selected.
4. Direct Support:Scholarships are directly paid to schools, and students receive books and uniforms through contracted vendors.

Through Circle of Hope, we strive to build a brighter future for AMU students by breaking the barriers of financial constraints and providing essential academic support. Together, we can make sure no dream is left behind.