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Empower a child's future through education. Learn how your generous sponsorship of USD 360/year can make a lasting difference in the life of a financially-challenged child.

How Sponsorship Works
8-Step Details
8 - Step Details
1

Student Application Submission

Financially challenged students can apply through the user-friendly Sponsor a Child India website: https://sac.sewainternational.org. The application process requires parents or guardians to submit family details along with supporting documents:

  • Identification: A photograph and Aadhaar card.
  • Financial Need: Crisis-related documentation and a consent letter.
  • Education: Academic records (such as mark sheets) and a recommendation letter from the school.
2

Application Review

The Sponsor a Child team evaluates each application through a structured three-stage review process:

  • Application Completeness and Accuracy Review: Verifies data and updates missing details.
  • Eligibility Criteria Verification: Confirms need based on family income and crisis status.
  • Personal Interview: Validates details, resolves discrepancies, and reassesses need.
3

Fundraising Campaigns in United States

Hundreds of dedicated volunteers organize fundraising campaigns and events to:

  • Raise awareness about the need for educational sponsorships.
  • Mobilize communities to contribute towards supporting underprivileged students.
  • Generate necessary funds for uninterrupted education.
4

Sponsorship Payment by Donors

Donors have two options for sponsoring a student:

  • Student Selection: Browse the website, select a student, and pay for their sponsorship.
  • General Contribution: Make a payment, and the team will assign a student to the donation.
5

School Tuition Fees Payment

The Sponsor a Child team directly transfers sponsorship funds to the student's school. In exceptional cases, fees are reimbursed to the parent or guardian after strict verification of necessary documentation.

6

Acknowledgement Back to the Donor

Student details are provided to donors via a personalized portal, including:

  • Identification: Photograph and age.
  • Family Information: Details about the parents and family situation.
  • Crisis Needs: Information about financial or personal challenges.
  • Educational Records: Mark sheets, certificates, and other academic details.
7

Sponsor-Student Engagement

Sponsors can engage with their sponsored student by:

  • Reviewing annual scorecards and progress videos.
  • Becoming a pen-pal with the student’s family via the SAC portal.
  • Interacting with students during visits to India under Sewa Volunteer guidance.
8

Recurring Sponsorship

Donors commit to recurring donations, ensuring students are supported until they complete their 12th grade education.