New Delhi, May 07, 2026: Buddy4Study has announced that it has disbursed over ₹900 crore in cumulative scholarships to more than 1.70 lakh students since 2011. The milestone was shared at the platform’s 4th Annual Scholars Day.
The event brought together over 200 scholars, alumni, policymakers, educators, and CSR leaders. Alumni scholars currently associated with institutions such as the Indian Space Research Organisation, EY, and the Supreme Court of India interacted with current beneficiaries.
The event, themed “Bharat Bhagya Vidhata: Empowering Scholars to Drive Lasting Impact,” also saw participation from representatives of organisations including HDFC Bank, Alstom, Rolls-Royce, and Bharti Airtel.
Dr. Pankaj KP Shreyaskar, DDG (Stats), Ministry of Education, Government of India, said, “I congratulate Buddy4Study for this remarkable initiative that truly contributes to nation-building. While government scholarships are widely promoted, their complex application process can be discouraging. What Buddy4Study has built goes beyond a platform; it's a powerful force of trust, uniting CSR funders and ensuring the right students receive support.”
Mr. Ashutosh Burnwal, Founder and CEO of Buddy4Study, said, "As we stand here today, each one of you carries the power to shape the future of this nation. At Buddy4Study, we've already made a significant impact, supporting over 1.7 lakh students with scholarships and managing more than INR 900 crore in CSR funds. But we’re not stopping here. To ensure that even more students can benefit from our initiatives, we're revamping our application and selection processes to make them simpler and faster. By leveraging advanced AI, we aim to reduce a process that typically takes months to just 3 to 6 days. Additionally, through the VidyaDaan Foundation, we are expanding our commitment to mentorship, providing scholars with not just financial support but also the guidance they need to excel."
The event included panel discussions, a CSR funders’ roundtable, and institutional dialogues focusing on improving access to financial aid and leveraging technology in education.
Sameer Shah, Head, Program Operations, Bharti Airtel Foundation, said, “The question is…. are we as organisations able to create confident, resilient, and lifelong learners who want to give back to society?... the answer to that, for me, will be the real case of success.”
Dr. Mohit Abrol, Assistant Professor, Gargi College, University of Delhi, added, "To develop a strategic approach to embedding financial aid into the higher education ecosystem, we need a dedicated navigator to spot eligible students right from the admission stage. And with NEP 2020 now letting students take up multiple courses at once, it is time we moved beyond CGPA as the basis for identifying deserving candidates and started looking at the accumulated credits each student has instead."
The programme also featured an alumni panel, talent showcases, and the recognition of distinguished scholars through the Alumni Achievers Award 2026.
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