Pooja Sharma
“My name is Pooja Sharma, hailing from Amritsar. My family consists of my parents and two siblings. My father, who runs a small dairy shop in the city, was always worried as he could not make ends meet with his fluctuating monthly income. Even though I wished, I couldn’t support my family financially. While my father helped me pay the college admission fees, I could see the dilemma he was facing while managing everyday expenses along with the education expenses of my siblings.
I wished to work and was always dreaming of a top-notch corporate job after my studies. I have been taught that nothing in life comes easy and that it requires hard work to materialize aspirations. I discussed my financial problem with my friend and it was then, that I heard about SHDF Scholarships given through Nishkam. Immediately I applied for the scholarship and cleared all the processes and got the scholarship two times. My merit and aptitude along with your support helped me in getting the scholarship and I completed my studies successfully.
I attended a campus interview for Tata Consultancies (TCS) and devoted 8 long years as an Information Technology Analyst. This was the real turning point of my life. Now my parents are really proud of me and I’m literally thrilled. After that, I climbed the ladder of success as a Technical Lead in HCL Technologies and presently working as a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM. This financial aid from SHDF has relieved me from the pressure of dropping out of college, and as a result, I have been able to concentrate on my studies and plan for my future. I am extremely grateful to SHDF for enabling deserving students to access quality education with selfless support.”
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The Sikh Human Development Foundation is dedicated to catalyzing transformative change by offering scholarships to underserved yet ambitious students across Punjab and nearby regions. Through donor support, the Foundation has helped empower students to pursue advanced education and professional opportunities in diverse fields, awarding over 13,000 scholarships over the past two decades.