1. About NRIVA?

NRIVA is a non-profit cultural and social association based in North America formed by intellectuals and leaders. NRIVA is connecting all Vasavites around the world and serving the community across the globe. Currently NRIVA has about 900 Members (Families) with several local chapters in various cities in USA and in other countries, which are very actively performing different activities in their locations.

2. What is Adopt-a-Student Program?

Adopt-a-Student is a program where you donate a small amount of money to sponsor the education of a underprivileged student of the community who is in need of education. Adopt-a-Student program is designed to help the underprivileged students studying Medicine, Engineering, MCA, Degree, Intermediate, High School, Elementary school and often need help with boarding in the hostel for education. These donations and sponsorships are contributions for the development of the community. You are contributing in someone's future, someone who is going to mold a better and brighter world we all can live in; their education is the key to make the change we all look forward to. By adopting a student, you can directly impact the lives of one or more students and his/her families.

3. What are the different sponsorship options I have to participate in Adopt-a-student program?

      Following are the different options available for Adopt-a-student program.

You can choose any of the options below that suit your budget.

 (All are approximate amounts only. Actual student needs may be different)

Medical student - Rs.30000 per year for 5 years - $65 per moth
Engineering Student - Rs.15000 per year for 4 years - $33 per month
MCA Student – Rs.15000 per year for 3 years - $33 per month
Degree and Polytechnic students - Rs.5000 per year for 3 years - $12 per month
Inter students - Rs.5000 per year for 2 years - $12 per month
School students - Rs.5000 per year - $12 per month
Hostel - Rs10000 per year for sponsoring the stay in Hyderabad. - $22 per month

4. What are the different ways to help?

You can pay monthly – Auto deduction

You can pay annually- Lumpsum

5. How will NRIVA choose students for sponsorship?

NRIVA is working with various Organizations in India to identify the students for Adopt-a-student program. We have partnered with multiple Vasavi Organizations in India who are already in the process of identifying underprevileged students who is in need of monetary help for their education.

6. How will Adopt-a-student program work?

Following is the process how Adopt-a-student program works

• Choose a student from list of students available to sponsor
• Contact NRIVA by sending an email to Adoptastudent@nriva.org with the name of the student you want to sponsor and the amount you want to sponsor.
• NRIVA will contact you and guide you with the payments - payment options 1) One time payment or 2) Monthly auto payment setup through Google checkout
• NRIVA will work with respective organization in India and provide the funds to the students
• Student's profile, their photograph, and a certificate stating you have helped will then be available on the website. Contact details can be sent to you for further communication with the student.

7. How long should my Student sponsorship last? 

Your sponsorship will last depending on the duration of students remaining course.

Medical student for 5 years
Engineering Student for 4 years
MCA Student for 3 years
Degree and Polytechnic students for 3 years
Inter students for 2 years
School students for 1 year
Hostel 1 year

8. Will I be the only person sponsoring the child I'm helping? 

Yes. The student you're helping has just one sponsor: you. Even if you choose to sponsor a child as a group (for example, If you would like to sponsor a Medical student and share the amount, NRIVA will work with other donors and will assist to from a group sponsorship),

9. Is the amount I am donating Tax deductible?

Yes. All contributions to NRIVA are tax-deductible in the United States

10. Can I know the details of the student I am sponsoring?

Yes. The details of the student will be published on NRIVA website and also you can monitor the progress of the student through NRIVA or by directly contacting the student. You and the student can have each other's contact information and may build a life-long relationship

11. Can I contact the student when I go to India?

Yes. You can contact the student over the phone, email and also when you visit India. We encourage you to contact the student time to time and mentor them, guide them and build a good relationship with them.

12. Can I choose a student I know who is in need of help for sponsorship and help through NRIVA?

Yes. If you know anybody who requires financial help for education, you can choose that student and sponsor through NRIVA. But they should be underprivileged and meritorious.

13. Can I sponsor multiple students?

Yes. You can sponsor multiple students.

14. For any reason can I cancel my sponsorship after a period of time?

Minimum commitment is 1 year and you can cancel the sponsorship after 1 year. NRIVA will look for other sponsors to help the student.

15. If I don’t like students’ progress with his studies, can I shift my sponsorship to other available students?

If you don’t like the progress of student, you can change the student after one year

  For further questions please contact us via email at adoptastudent@nriva.org