FAQ
TSS (22)
What is TSS?
Talented Student Sponsorship or abbreviated as TSS, is a scholarship program created by MUKTI through which individual students are provided with both financial and educational support required to get access to a structured education. The sponsored students are provided with … Continue reading
How will Mukti use my donation?
Following minimum necessities are met with the money donated by any benevolent sponsor for his / her sponsored student: Purchase of prescribed text books and other accessories like exercise books, pens pencils, geometry sets, etc. Providing monthly private tuition fees … Continue reading
Is there a minimum period I must support a student?
The minimum required period is one year. This will ensure that the student with a continuous support, helping them to concentrate on nothing but study. However, long-term commitments for more than a year are highly appreciated.
If I cannot continue to support a student, what will happen to him/her?
In that case we have to look for another sponsor for the student. So we ask that you let us know about your decision as early as possible so that we have ample time to search for other donors. Note … Continue reading
Will this cost rise as the Students grows up?
In general if the cost of sponsorship rises we tell donors. However, existing donors may carry on paying their existing rate unless the difference becomes too great.
Where does the money go?
90% of the sponsorship money received goes towards the expenses of the education of the students like Books, Tuition fees, School fees, etc. 10% of the sponsorship money will be spent as a overhead expenses for students like food , … Continue reading
How long do students stay in TSS program?
MUKTI strives to support the student until he / she is elevated in the society with proper education. However, if at any point the student becomes self-sustaining or he/she finds some alternate sponsors. MUKTI can shift that support to other … Continue reading
Will all the students in a project be sponsored?
MUKTI tries to find sponsors for all the students who are short-listed and included in the TSS program.
How does Mukti appraise the credibility of students to include them in the TSS program?
Merit of the student and his / her financial health are the primary criteria that are used to appraise the students’ eligibility to include in TSS program. The field volunteers of Mukti collect the defector information regarding financial status of … Continue reading
What can a sponsor expect from the program?
The sponsor is entitled to the following: Individual Sponsor Corporate/Organizational Sponsor Complete program package containing Student Photo, Profile, Memento, FAQ. Yes Yes Status reports about student’s progress Every 6 months Every 6 months Progress report Every year Every year Receipt … Continue reading
Can I get brief about sponsorship process and formalities?
A list of students and respective bio-data will be provided to sponsor Sponsor should specify the choice/ preference of student they wish to sponsor. A pledge to continue support for additional years will be appreciated. Current payment should be restricted … Continue reading
What expectations do Mukti have from the students?
The student should continue their education and strive to improve their results within a reasonable time. Students have to send examination results to their sponsor at least once every six months. Mukti will facilitate this communication. If a student faces … Continue reading
Can I send gifts/money directly to my sponsored student?
Although we appreciate your intent, Mukti requests the sponsors to not to send money/gifts directly to sponsored student. This is primarily to prevent students yet to be sponsored from feeling left out and also to avoid the practice of pilferage.
Can we choose the child we sponsor?
Yes, but within three options which we will give you. We will be sending you the details of these three students and you can choose between them based on these details. Please note that this is done to ensure optimal … Continue reading
What religion will my sponsored student be?
As with real families students generally are brought up in their mother’s faith until they are old enough to make decisions themselves. Many villages have families of different faith living side by side. If a students comes to us of … Continue reading
Can I visit my student in India?
Certainly! Mukti strongly encourages the sponsors to meet their students whenever they visit India. This raises the morale of the students largely. Sponsors should express their desire to meet their sponsored candidates so that Mukti Coordinators can make all necessary … Continue reading
Can I correspond with my sponsored student?
Mukti strongly encourages you to write to your student. This is one of the unique aspects of TSS, the ability to become intimately involved in the life of an underprivileged student. Mentoring your sponsored student is a deeply rewarding experience … Continue reading
What address should I send my letters to?
All mails should be sent to the address as given below. See the projects page for the exact address.
How do I support a student?
Please fill in the sign up form and we will get in touch with you soon. You can find out about our project(s) here.
How do I donate my money?
To make your donation, you have a various options for payment as mentioned below:
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Sponsors can enjoy the tax exemption for all donations made to Mukti, India as per section 80G of Income Tax Act, India.
How I can contact MUKTI?
Simply visit our Contact Us page.