By Sanjay | Ex People First Scholarship Student
Hi Everyone,
Namaste
My name is Sanjay.
I am now 29 years of age.
I was one of the first students to go to university in Delhi on a People First Scholarship.
I studied French.
I am now going to get married by the end of the year to the love of my life.
I am now working for a major MNC in a southern city of India.
The opportunity of a full education from childhood, for me, was nothing short of a miracle. One minute I had received another beating from my uncle, and then someone came to my village school and asked me would I like to go to Bodhgaya to study. They also told me that I would not be returning to my Uncle ever again as they had found a safe place to stay. There was no point returning for any possessions because I had absolutely none, not even a pair of sandals on my feet.
The scheme that you help support is a life changing one, so many poor students like me will never face poverty again through the educational opportunities afforded to them.
We also feel we should help others and all ex People First students on an entirely voluntary capacity donate up to 10% of our salaries back into the education of others who need their chance in life also.
Thank you for your help, and I wish you well.
Sanjay
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