Education Sponsorship Programme

Functioning of the Programme

Students are selected for assistance from high school level . Once selected they remain in the project till they complete their formal education. Prospective beneficiaries are identified by parish level committees for social welfare activities. Applications of students are forwaded by parish priests when invited through Archdiocesan Bullettin. Financial backwardness and excellence in studies are the main criteria for selection. Selection of students is precededby an individual interface with the director and followed by his explanation of the aims and objectives of the program, the procedure of availing assistance etc. Selected students receive assistance which varies according to each course, at zonal orforane levels. Apart from financial assistance seminars and workshops are conducted on career opportunities, personality development social dynamics, spiritual life, learning habits etc., with the help of experts.

Students who have awaited Assistance

Course	8-10	11-12	I.T.C	D.C	P.G	Poly	Nursing	Engg.	Other	Total
Students completed Education	253	144	39	155	71	72	234	30	102	1400
Education Continuing	176	146	7	79	06	11	133	30	23	609
Total	426	490	46	234	77	83	368	60	126	2009

Assistance to students in Recent Years

Students
Year	Newly Selected	Assisted	Amount disbursed
2001-02	92	460	600,700
2002-03	129	480	663,750
2003-04	131	525	789,900
2004-05	120	560	926,950
2005-06	146	590	11,11,000
2006-07	375	865	17,38,250
2007-08	135	1000	21,88,000.00