Helping needy girl students find financial aid
The Hindu
Society helps students utilise scholarships
Education is one of the most important means of empowering girls with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process. To enable girl students fully explore their academic potential, the Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions’ Society (APSWREIS) has embarked on a drive to promote higher education among girls by helping them utilise the many scholarships sponsored by the governments, corporate companies, NGOs and individuals.More Related News
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