The Abhay Bhutada Foundation – Helping Others Be Educated

The Abhay Bhutada Foundation is dedicated to empowering underprivileged communities through education and social development. Its flagship initiative, 'LearnByDoing,' provides STEM kits to over 2,000 students across schools in Pune, encouraging hands-on learning and fostering innovation. The foundation also awards annual merit and need-based scholarships, supporting academic excellence and financial need among students from the Maheshwari community. With a broader focus on community upliftment, the foundation aims to reduce barriers to education, promote social mobility, and create long-term, sustainable impact across India.

1. The Abhay Bhutada Foundation –
Helping Others Be Educated

2. Introduction to the Abhay Bhutada Foundation
Overview of Abhay Bhutada Foundation
Focus on social impact through education and community development
Commitment to empowering underprivileged students and communities

3. Abhay Bhutada’s Vision and Mission
Vision: To create lasting social change through education and financial support
Mission: Provide tools, resources, and opportunities for the underprivileged
Focus on fostering innovation, curiosity, and financial autonomy

4. 'LearnByDoing' Initiative
STEM-focused educational initiative
Provides underprivileged students with hands-on science and math kits
Over 2,000 students across 8 schools in Pune district benefitted
Encourages curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving skills

5. Merit and Need-Based Scholarships
Annual scholarships awarded by the foundation
₹1 lakh Merit Scholarships for top-performing students
₹1 lakh Need-Based Scholarships for financially struggling students
10 Merit Scholarships, 15 Need-Based Scholarships awarded each year

6. Selection and Application Process
Eligibility criteria: Students from Maheshwari community in MVPM hostel
Application process timeline:
●Applications: 15th-31st July
●Scrutiny: 1st-7th August
●Interviews: 8th-14th August
●Scholarship announcement: 16th August

7. Scholarships as Tools for Social Change
Scholarships designed to foster academic and personal growth
Promotes social mobility and equal opportunities
Provides financial support for students who are often overlooked
Cultivates future leaders and professionals across various fields

8. Broader Impact of the Foundation’s Work
Investments in education drive long-term community development
Reduces barriers to quality education for the underprivileged
Creates future opportunities for economic independence and stability
A model for sustainable, social impact philanthropy in India