Opening doors to education.
An archive of scholars shaping the future — one opportunity, one story at a time.
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Scholars supported
A decade of opening doors.
“Badhte Kadam began a decade ago as a small group of alumni pooling resources to support a handful of students from their hometown. What started as an informal collection has grown into a structured scholarship program supporting over 150 scholars across 25 states, alongside health and livelihood initiatives for the wider community.”
Meera Iyer
Co-Founder & Director
Arjun Rao
Co-Founder & Treasurer
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Years of impact
Our Vision
A world where every capable student, regardless of background, has the resources and support to pursue their education.
Our Mission
To identify promising students from underserved communities and provide them with scholarships, mentorship, and a lasting support network.
Every program carries a scholar further.
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Badhte Kadam Scholars
Scholarships, mentorship, and academic support for first-generation college students.
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Community Health Camps
Free health check-ups and awareness drives in underserved villages.
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Livelihood Support
Skill-building workshops to help families build sustainable incomes.
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Mentorship Circles
Pairing scholars with professionals for long-term guidance and support.
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Active programs
Where we focus our effort.
Numbers that carry a story.
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Scholars
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Years
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States
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Programs
Integrity
We are transparent about how funds are raised and used.
Dignity
We support scholars as partners, not charity cases.
Community
Lasting change happens when communities lead their own progress.
Behind every number is a life changed.
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