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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about student sponsorship, scholarships, payments, transparency and how IK Education works.
The EDUCATE PUNJAB PROJECT, operated by GURU NANAK REGISTER CHARITY IN U.K, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting the significance of reciting Gurbani and living by Guru Sahib’s teachings. Our focus extends to providing career guidance, emphasizing and motivating young individuals to pursue higher education, aiming for a community of academically, professionally, and spiritually inclined GurSikhs.
With the blessings of 'Nation Jewel,' Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Khalsa Khanne Wale, in 2008, we initiated a humble request (Ardas) at the Akal Takht Sahib, marking the launch of a 'decade of spiritual renaissance.' Since then, our extensive teams across Punjab have influenced over 90,000 youngsters.
Recorded in our database, these individuals have begun reciting Guru Granth Sahib Ji within their homes over the past three years. Among them, many hail from economically challenged backgrounds and are currently receiving scholarships to support their ongoing education.
With the blessings of 'Nation Jewel,' Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Khalsa Khanne Wale, in 2008, we initiated a humble request (Ardas) at the Akal Takht Sahib, marking the launch of a 'decade of spiritual renaissance.' Since then, our extensive teams across Punjab have influenced over 90,000 youngsters.
Recorded in our database, these individuals have begun reciting Guru Granth Sahib Ji within their homes over the past three years. Among them, many hail from economically challenged backgrounds and are currently receiving scholarships to support their ongoing education.
All applicants seeking scholarships from us share a common goal—to pursue higher education and realize their career aspirations. This commitment is underscored by their academic achievements, as evidenced by the 'A' grades attained by all students in our database.
By engaging in full-time studies, students significantly reduce the likelihood of succumbing to the influence of drugs, with their primary focus being the annual achievement of at least 70% marks—a prerequisite for scholarship eligibility under the EDUCATE PUNJAB PROJECT.
Attaining the 70% benchmark opens doors for students to receive support and funding, offering the young generation in Punjab the opportunity to acquire qualifications essential for professional careers. Through your sponsorship, you contribute to funding a student's transformative education—a journey that can break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and drug addiction, paving the way for a prosperous future.
By engaging in full-time studies, students significantly reduce the likelihood of succumbing to the influence of drugs, with their primary focus being the annual achievement of at least 70% marks—a prerequisite for scholarship eligibility under the EDUCATE PUNJAB PROJECT.
Attaining the 70% benchmark opens doors for students to receive support and funding, offering the young generation in Punjab the opportunity to acquire qualifications essential for professional careers. Through your sponsorship, you contribute to funding a student's transformative education—a journey that can break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and drug addiction, paving the way for a prosperous future.
The EDUCATE PUNJAB PROJECT team conducts daily visits to schools in both villages and cities across all 22 districts of Punjab. During these visits, the team emphasizes the importance of daily recitation of Gurbani. Additionally, they identify talented yet economically disadvantaged students who consistently achieve 70% or higher in examinations.
These students are selected from school registers and, if needed, offered scholarships to ensure they can pursue their career goals with adequate financial support.
To apply for these scholarships, students must go through an official application process, providing detailed information about their financial background. Over the past three years, our team has successfully built a network encompassing 3000 schools throughout Punjab.
These students are selected from school registers and, if needed, offered scholarships to ensure they can pursue their career goals with adequate financial support.
To apply for these scholarships, students must go through an official application process, providing detailed information about their financial background. Over the past three years, our team has successfully built a network encompassing 3000 schools throughout Punjab.
We carefully assess the financial background of students applying for scholarships to ensure alignment with our policy conditions.
Those meeting the criteria are registered in our database and included in the 'waiting list of needy students.' When a sponsor volunteers to support a student, the designated financial assistance is sent directly to the student's personal bank account.
In the case of students under 18, the funds are transferred to their parent's account, while for orphans, the Fund is directed to a responsible relative's personal account. Regardless of the recipient, we mandate and receive proof of any expenditure, be it admission fees, tuition, or transportation expenses.
Those meeting the criteria are registered in our database and included in the 'waiting list of needy students.' When a sponsor volunteers to support a student, the designated financial assistance is sent directly to the student's personal bank account.
In the case of students under 18, the funds are transferred to their parent's account, while for orphans, the Fund is directed to a responsible relative's personal account. Regardless of the recipient, we mandate and receive proof of any expenditure, be it admission fees, tuition, or transportation expenses.
A significant contributing factor stems from the mass genocide of Sikhs in 1984 and the subsequent years. During this period, an entire generation of Sikhs was targeted for execution, resulting in the loss of many families' primary earners.
Currently, a second generation of Punjabis is facing a similar fate, this time due to the harsh consequences of substance abuse. The dearth of working-class males has left and continues to leave households mired in poverty.
As a result, the new generation of youth is grappling not only with the challenge of covering living expenses but also with the financial burdens associated with education.
Currently, a second generation of Punjabis is facing a similar fate, this time due to the harsh consequences of substance abuse. The dearth of working-class males has left and continues to leave households mired in poverty.
As a result, the new generation of youth is grappling not only with the challenge of covering living expenses but also with the financial burdens associated with education.
Certainly not. Our database encompasses students located in all 22 districts of Punjab, attending numerous educational institutions.
The age range of our students spans from 5 to 30 years old, encompassing individuals from primary school to those pursuing Master's degree programs.
The age range of our students spans from 5 to 30 years old, encompassing individuals from primary school to those pursuing Master's degree programs.
Certainly. You not only have the option to personally connect with your sponsored student through phone calls but can also arrange in-person meetings whenever feasible.
We strongly encourage fostering a meaningful relationship with your sponsored student, as this connection has the potential to positively impact both lives.
However, if you prefer to provide financial support without regular contact, that's completely acceptable. Your level of involvement is entirely based on your comfort and preference.
We strongly encourage fostering a meaningful relationship with your sponsored student, as this connection has the potential to positively impact both lives.
However, if you prefer to provide financial support without regular contact, that's completely acceptable. Your level of involvement is entirely based on your comfort and preference.
Upon sponsoring a student, you can expect to receive:
- Annual progress reports.
- An opportunity to personally meet your sponsored student firsthand.
We kindly ask you to complete direct debit forms to provide us with sufficient contact information. This allows you the flexibility to make one-time, yearly, monthly, or weekly payments according to your preference.
Additionally, we accept payments through cheques. Online sign-ups are available, and you can use PayPal for payments.
Additionally, we accept payments through cheques. Online sign-ups are available, and you can use PayPal for payments.
You have the option to establish a direct debit directly from the donation page
Donate.
Alternatively, you may request the necessary forms to be sent to you by post or email from our head office.
Every donation from a sponsor is directly transferred to the student's bank account, and we only request the necessary amount from sponsors.
For instance, if a student can cover their bus fares but needs assistance with tuition, we only send funds for tuition.
It's important to note that any additional cash sent by a sponsor directly to the student, beyond the 'amount required' stated on the student's information forms, is not our responsibility.
For instance, if a student can cover their bus fares but needs assistance with tuition, we only send funds for tuition.
It's important to note that any additional cash sent by a sponsor directly to the student, beyond the 'amount required' stated on the student's information forms, is not our responsibility.
The administrative expenses of EPP are sustained through the generous contributions of the Sangat community.
Numerous individuals have established direct debits, allocating a portion of their income to support the operational costs of our organization, rather than sponsoring a specific student.
Numerous individuals have established direct debits, allocating a portion of their income to support the operational costs of our organization, rather than sponsoring a specific student.
Thousands of students are being sponsored to date by this project and completing their studies.
No. Up until now, financial help is only received from Sangat.
No. We do not receive any funding from the government.
This project is still in its infancy. Punjab is a starting point and if this long-term project manages to achieve our aims then we will consider other places also.
We believe that catching a ball one by one is easier than trying to catch 10 all at the same time.
We believe that catching a ball one by one is easier than trying to catch 10 all at the same time.
Prior to disbursing the subsequent installment of scholarships, generously provided by our sponsors, we meticulously review the receipts submitted by students for the preceding month.
Regular meetings are conducted every Sunday in various districts, typically at nearby Gurudwara Sahibs, where we collect receipts and Sehaj Path reports.
Until we receive the necessary documentation from students, the next payment is not released into their accounts.
In the interest of transparency and at the request of sponsors, we gladly share receipts submitted by their sponsored students.
Regular meetings are conducted every Sunday in various districts, typically at nearby Gurudwara Sahibs, where we collect receipts and Sehaj Path reports.
Until we receive the necessary documentation from students, the next payment is not released into their accounts.
In the interest of transparency and at the request of sponsors, we gladly share receipts submitted by their sponsored students.
Postal Address
3 - 7475 Kimbel St Mississauga, ON, CA - L5S 1E7
Phone
(647) 745-1613
Email
info@ikeducation.ca
3 - 7475 Kimbel St Mississauga, ON, CA - L5S 1E7
Phone
(647) 745-1613
info@ikeducation.ca
“I wanted to share just how much power Gurbani has and how Gurbani has helped me in all places...” EPP: 504, Gaganjot Kaur (Punjab)
“This Multiversity is currently paying for all my study costs and where I thank them, I also promise that in the future I will be a just, GurSikh officer.” EPP: 1329, Jagdeep Singh (Barnala, Punjab)
“I have re-started my studies through this Multiversity to fulfil my dreams and I want to study higher education.” EPP: 502, Sukhvir Kaur (Moga, Punjab)
“Through Educate Punjab Project, I am receiving sufficient funds to continue my education.” EPP: 233, Nirmalpreet Kaur (Ludhiana, Punjab)
“I just want to thank all those sponsors who are helping children like us to make our dreams come true.” EPP: 2037, Mandeep Kaur (Gurdaspur, Punjab)