Udayan Shalini Fellowship Program:

Udayan Shalini Fellowship Program (USF) of Udayan Care is a unique academic excellence and personality development program for deserving and talented girls from weak socio-economic backgrounds, aiming to turn them into empowered and dignified women, or Shalinis. It is unique because it goes beyond being a usual scholarship program by not only supporting higher education but also providing regular mentoring and leadership development and inculcating a sense of social responsibility in them.

Udayan Care initiated the Udayan Shalini Fellowships (USF) program in 2002 in Delhi, initially supporting 72 girls. Since its inception, USF has provided assistance to over 20,000 Shalinis (girls) from financially constrained backgrounds. Presently, USF operates in 38 chapters across 15 states in India, significantly expanding its reach and impact.

The program aims to impact the lives of young girls from underprivileged backgrounds, ensuring a brighter future for them. The main criteria of selection are; (a) Should pass 10th board with a minimum of 60% marks; (b) Family income should be less than 3 lakhs per annum; (c) Should be studying in a Government or Government-aided school; and (d) Should be an Indian citizen