Plebeians Research and Academic Network (PRAN) Foundation — a passionate network of researchers and technocrats uplifting meritorious underprivileged students across India.
Scholarship Applicants
Students Supported
ASPIRE Scholars Abroad
Welcome to Plebeians Research and Academic Network (PRAN) Foundation, a registered NGO company operating under Section 8 (1) of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. We are a passionate network of researchers and technocrats, united by a common vision to uplift and support meritorious and underprivileged students.
Our global network spans India, Japan, USA, Italy, Canada, France, and Singapore — connecting students with mentors who can transform their futures.
Comprehensive support systems designed to nurture talent and create lasting impact in students' lives.
Annual scholarship for Class 8 students in government schools of Ayodhya district. Includes exam, interview, and document verification to select 50 deserving students.
Research mentorship program connecting students with scientists and researchers worldwide. Alumni have gone on to pursue PhDs at top institutions globally.
Working closely with government school teachers across Ayodhya to identify and encourage talented students who might otherwise miss opportunities.
Supporting meritorious Class 8 students from government schools in Ayodhya district.
सम्मानित शिक्षकगण,
विगत वर्षों की भांति वर्तमान सत्र 2025-26 में कक्षा 8 में जनपद अयोध्या के परिषदीय विद्यालयों में अध्ययनरत छात्र-छात्राओं के उत्साहवर्धन एवं प्रोत्साहन हेतु प्राण फाउंडेशन की सारथी छात्रवृत्ति हेतु आवेदन आमंत्रित किए जाते हैं। आवेदन हेतु आवश्यक योग्यताएं निम्नांकित हैं—
1. आवेदक सत्र 2025-26 में कक्षा 8 का विद्यार्थी हो।
2. आवेदक अयोध्या जनपद का मूल निवासी हो।
3. आवेदक के परिवार की समस्त स्रोतों से सकल आय एक लाख रुपये अथवा उससे कम हो।
👉 ऐसे अभ्यर्थी जिनके माता, पिता में से एक अथवा दोनों जीवित नहीं हैं, उन्हें सक्षम अधिकारी द्वारा जारी प्रमाण पत्र प्रस्तुत करने पर 5 अंक भारांक प्रदान किया जाएगा।
👉 ऐसे अभ्यर्थी जो 40 प्रतिशत या अधिक दिव्यांग हैं, उन्हें सक्षम अधिकारी द्वारा जारी प्रमाण पत्र प्रस्तुत करने पर 5 अंक भारांक प्रदान किया जाएगा।
इस छात्रवृत्ति कार्यक्रम में परिषदीय विद्यालयों के शिक्षकों की भूमिका तथा सहयोग सर्वाधिक महत्वपूर्ण रहता है। अतः जनपद के समस्त उच्च प्राथमिक तथा कंपोजिट विद्यालयों के शिक्षकों से अपेक्षा है कि अपने विद्यालय में कक्षा 8 में अध्ययनरत अधिक से अधिक विद्यार्थियों का आवेदन गूगल फॉर्म के माध्यम से कराएं, जिससे बच्चों में आत्मविश्वास को बढ़ाया जा सके।
यह प्रयास परिषदीय विद्यालयों के शिक्षकों द्वारा परिषदीय विद्यालयों के बच्चों के उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए किया जा रहा है। आपका एक छोटा सा प्रयास किसी बच्चे का भविष्य बदल सकता है।
Must be enrolled in a government school in Ayodhya district for session 2025-26
Total family income from all sources must be ₹1,00,000 or less per year
600+ applicants take the scholarship exam; top 100 are shortlisted
50 students selected after document verification and personal interview
Our research mentorship program has helped students secure positions at world-class institutions across the globe.
🌍 Aspire Life Science — Overseas Achievements
Ph.D., University of Salerno
Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Ph.D., NIPS
NIPS
Researcher
Ph.D., CNRS / ICGEB Italy
🇮🇳 Aspire Life Science — National Achievements
Ph.D., IISER Pune
Ph.D., NABI India
Ph.D., NII Delhi
Ph.D., NIT Delhi
Ph.D., IIT Mandi
Ph.D., DTU Delhi
Ph.D., IIT Mandi
Ph.D., IIT Mandi
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
NIT, Bhopal
IIT, Delhi
The impact of PRAN Foundation in numbers — transforming lives through education and research mentorship.
Scholarship exam applicants across Ayodhya district
Students awarded SAARTHI scholarships annually
ASPIRE alumni across Asia, Europe, North America & Oceania
ASPIRE scholars placed at top global institutions
IIT, IIIT, IISER, NIT & more
Univ. of British Columbia, Univ. of Salerno, CNRS France, ICGEB Italy, NIPS Japan
Directors & mentors at Amazon, IITs, RGPIT, GLA, and global research labs
Scientists, engineers & professors across USA, Japan, Singapore, Italy, France & India
A global network of researchers, engineers, and academics dedicated to empowering the next generation.
Founder Directors
A mathematical biologist, working in Japan as scientist.
AI/ML engineer in USA.
Directors
Chemical engineer and researcher in Singapore.
Scientist working in USA. His work is focussed on microbiology.
National incharge: PRAN Scholarship
An esteemed cancer biologist. Associate Professor in MAHE, India
Professor in RGPIT (GOI)
Researcher based in Singapore
Civil Engineer and IIT Alumni. Working in USA.
Assistant Professor at GLA Mathura, India. Researcher in Oncology.
Civil Engineer in USA, IITB Alumni
ASPIRE Life Science Directors
Technical Associate, National Facility for Coastal and Marine Research (NFCMR)
Research Assistant, Gujarat Biotechnology Research Center
ASPIRE Engineering Directors
Ph.D. University of Salerno, Italy
PhD, NIT Delhi
Moments from our scholarship distributions, ASPIRE events, and community outreach programs.
Stay updated with our latest activities, scholarship distributions, and community events.
Annual ceremony honoring 50 selected students with scholarships worth ₹1,00,000 each, attended by teachers, parents, and PRAN directors.
Over 600 Class 8 students from government schools across Ayodhya participated in the competitive scholarship examination.
Landmark event with 50 students receiving scholarships. Featured document verification, interviews, and a community celebration.
Transformative Trends: Science, Technology, and Education in India's Growth Story — a special webinar for ASPIRE interns and scholars.
Regular online sessions where ASPIRE interns discuss research opportunities, career paths, and collaborate on academic projects.
Partnering with government school teachers across Ayodhya to identify and encourage meritorious students to apply for SAARTHI.
Your contribution directly funds scholarships for underprivileged students. Every donation, no matter how small, can change a child's future.
Plebeians Research and Academic Network (PRAN) Foundation
PRAN Foundation is a registered NGO under Section 8(1) of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. All donations are eligible for tax benefits.
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For Teachers: Help us identify deserving students in your school. Reach out to learn how you can participate in the SAARTHI Scholarship program.