Intuit Rise

Girl Child Education Program

Making an impact in the world of education

In India, female literacy rate continues to lag behind significantly—at 53.7%. Bridging the economic divide and getting access to quality education has always been a challenge. However, education is critical and better equips girls to be successful in life. To that end, Intuit Rise focuses on holistic development for girls in addition to sponsoring their education.

We have expanded the program by working with two NGOs to provide great support for girls. Foundation for Excellence and Buddy4Study help girls in the program prepare for competitive exams and to join STEM universities.

Research shows that only 29% of technical roles are held by women in India. We want to help improve that stat. Nurturing girls' talent and technical skills can give them the confidence to pursue a career in technology. We are taking steps to increase opportunities for girls in STEM fields.

The Journey Line

Our efforts will continue to support the education of young girls from low-income families and create opportunities for their families to prosper. To date, 362 meritorious girl students from 13 states across the country were supported. We have set a target to enroll 150+ girls in the program each year.

Key initiatives under the program

Sponsorship for girl children

Identify girls who are from underprivileged backgrounds and ensure that they are enrolled into schools. Provide fees and other support materials required to join school.

Sensitization of parents

One-on-one and group sensitization sessions are held for parents to build awareness on the importance of education. The goal is to motivate parents to send their daughters to school and reduce dropouts over a period of time.

Asset donation

Girls in the program require a better understanding of the subject at hand—with the right tools and technology. Recently, 102 laptops were distributed to girls in both non-tech and STEM education. They got access to lessons, creating an enhanced learning experience.

Scholar mentorship

Employees engage with girls to help them explore, become more confident, and job-ready. The mentorship is instrumental in shaping up their minds to start their professional journey.

Monitor academic performance

The team monitors the attendance and academic performance of girls in school and after-school coaching at regular intervals. Annual scores are collected to assess their performances and provide the right support.

Success Stories

Namitha KA

Aspires to be an engineer

Getting selected as a beneficiary of Intuit Girl Child Program 2021-22 has been one of the most substantial breakthroughs of my life. My father is a priest in a local temple and is a man of minimal needs. While we take pride in living frugally, our educational expenses are significant. Hence, my college principal informed me about the Intuit Girl Child Program which came across as a well-time opportunity to me.

The program supports the education of meritorious girl students from low-income families. Being a 90 percenter throughout school and college, I did not want to discontinue my education at any cost. So, I applied for the scholarship program at quick notice. The application process went smoothly and within a few weeks, I received financial assistance of Rs. 30,000. The amount has been sufficient to cover my third-year college expenses independently. It has been a year since I have had to ask for any assistance from my father, and this gave me a lot of internal satisfaction. Thank you to the Intuit India team for acting in the best interest of students like me. I hope to make you proud of my achievements.

Yamini N

Aspires to be an English teacher

It has been 10 years since my father passed. After my father’s tragic death in a road accident, my mother and elder sister became my biggest support system. Being the sole earning member of my family, my mother works as a cleaning executive to earn an annual income of Rs. 72,000. She ignores her personal needs to pay for our household and educational expenses. To honor the sacrifices of my parents, I wanted to find a way to support my education on my own.

Thankfully, my cousin educated me about the Intuit's Girl Child Program 2021-22, which is dedicated to support the education of girl children belonging to low-income families. Since my profile matched the eligibility criteria of the scholarship, my family motivated me to submit my application online. Due to their encouragement, I received financial assistance of Rs. 15,000. The scholarship helped me to cover my class 7 fee and other educational expenses. Intuit India is changing the lives of many girl students through the scholarship program. Going forward, I would work hard to excel as a student. This would be my way of expressing gratitude to the Intuit India team.