HEMLATA 100 Initiative
The H100 initiative is committed to creating sustainable and measurable impact by identifying and providing 100 talented girls, from India’s lowest socio-economic strata, with full scholarships to quality based tertiary college education in India.
The HEMLATA 100 scholarship is a full rounded holistic scholarship inclusive of full tuition, in an accredited college, lodging, all meals, until the Scholar graduates from college. Other requisites included are a laptop, books, transport, mobile data are added to the Scholarship, based on personal requirement. A monthly fixed stipend to cover toiletries, sanitary napkins and personal expenses is provided as Pocket money, on the basis that the Scholar completes 30 hours of community service in a year.
Each H100 Scholar is supported by an individual Mentor, from a country outside India. In connecting women and girls from different backgrounds, we are bringing in diversity of thought and change in perspective. Professional life skills coaching based on the WHO standards, introduction to interdisciplinary topics through peer-based learning and internship possibilities, complete the picture.
As a social impact project aimed at levelling the playing field, H100 scholars will act as advocates for education and gender equality and will evolve into change-makers, uplifting their communities.
The H100 initiative directly upholds SDG #4: Quality Education and SDG #5: Gender Equality and indirectly contributes to SDG#1, SDG#3, SDG#8 and SDG#10.

H100 Scholar SHILPA
Core Area of Study: Bachelor of Business Administration
H100 Mentor: Cristina Croci
More about Shilpa
Shilpa is a student at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, accredited A+, by NAAC, India.
Courses: Business Mathematics, Business Economics, Business Management, Fundamentals of Accounting, English, Additional English
Hobbies: Shilpa is a strong writer and loves to sing and dance.
Goals: After receiving her degree in Business Administration, Shilpa would like to work in Human Resources.

H100 Scholar CROWNCY
Core Area of Study: Bachelor of Business Administration
H100 Mentor: Viola Lehmann
More about Crowncy
Crowncy is a student at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, an ‘A+’ accredited college, by NAAC, India
Courses: Business Mathematics, Business Economics, Business Management, Fundamentals of Accounting, English, Additional English
Hobbies: Crowncy can often be found with her nose in a book. She is advanced at playing the piano and even composes her own songs, with an interest in the classics.
Goals: Crowncy would first like to complete her college and is looking forward to learning all about business administration, before making any decision on her future plans.

H100 Scholar SARANYA
Core Area of Study: Bachelor of Business Administration
H100 Mentor: Camilla Fischbacher
More about Saranya
Saranya is a student at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, accredited “A+” by NAAC, India.
Courses: Business Mathematics, Business Economics, Business Management, Fundamentals of Accounting, English, Additional English
Hobbies: Saranya is a wonderful artist who can often be found making elaborate cards but she’s also excellent on the soccer field and as a member of her choir.
Goals: Saranya is pursuing a Bachelors of Business Administration. She is excited to learn more about business and determine which field she wants to focus on once she graduates.

H100 Scholar SHINEY
Core Area of Study: Bachelor in Science – Biotechnology
H100 Mentor: Marianna Vallauri
More about Shiney
Shiney is a student at Christ University, Bangalore, accredited “A” by NAAC, India.
Courses: Basic Chemistry, Microbiology and Biostatistics, Animal Diversity, English, Additional English
Hobbies: Shiney loves to play volleyball and soccer. She was also selected to represent her school, Shanti Bhavan on a trip to the USA, where she visited Chicago and Washington D.C.
Goals: Shiney is hoping to embark on her medical journey next fall. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor in Science – Biotechnology.

H100 Scholar SOUNDARYA
Core Area of Study: Bachelors in Computer Applications
H100 Mentor: Kamales Lardi
More about Soundarya
Soundarya is a student at Christ University, Bangalore, accredited “A” by NAAC, India.
Courses: Introduction to Programming using C, Digital Computer Fundamentals, Foundations of Mathematics, Statistics I for BCA
Hobbies: Soundarya loves singing, reading books, and running. She can be a bit of a class clown and is an articulate public speaker.
Goals: Soundarya has shown a keen interest in computers with a particular passion for artificial intelligence. After receiving her Bachelors in Computer Applications, she plans to pursue a career in computer programming.

H100 Scholar SANTHOSHI
Core Area of Study: Bachelors of Commerce (Hons.)
H100 Mentor: Doris Merz Nardone
More about Santhoshi
After securing 93% overall and 99/100 in Economics, in her final year School exams, Santhoshi has received admission to Indraprastha College for women, one among the top colleges of Delhi University, accredited A, by NAAC, India
Courses: Still to choose (Admissions are delayed due to Covid)
Hobbies: Santhoshi is a trained Bharathanatyam dancer, having pursued this since she was 11 years old. She feels when it comes to dance, she is not just a performer but also a creator, choreographer. Apart from dancing, her interest in dramatics has led her to perform in many plays and skits in the school.
Goals: Post her Bachelors degree in Commerce (Hons.), Santhoshi aspires to become a Company Secretary. Her goal is to take her Company Secretary examinations simultaneously with her Bachelors degree in Commerce to arrive at a double degree within 4 years.

H100 Scholar SHREESHAKTHI
Core Area of Study: Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.)
H100 Mentor: Andrea Berlinger
More about Shreeshakthi
Shree is a student at Christ University, Bangalore, accredited A+ by NAAC, India.
Courses: Business Law, Business Environment, Business Economics, Financial Accounting
Hobbies: Shree loves soccer and has recently joined the soccer team in college. Her passion is reading, and often shares book recommendations with her friends.
Goals: Shree is interested in joining the business or advertising team for a sports company, where she can use her education and passion for sports to promote women’s participation in athletics.

H100 Scholar MARIA
Core Area of Study: Bachelor in Computer Applications
H100 Mentor: Cristina Rocco
More about Maria
MarIa is a student at Christ University, Bangalore, accredited A+ by NAAC, India.
Courses: Digital Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to Programming, Office Automation Tools, Statistics, Foundational Mathematics
Hobbies: Maria is a singer, and enjoys being part of the choir. She also loves playing soccer with friends in her free time, her favourite position to play is forward.
Goals: Maria wishes to further develop her coding skills, learning new languages and software.

H100 Scholar MARY
Core Area of Study: Bachelor of Computer Applications
H100 Mentor: Darija Barrech
More about Mary
Mary is a student at Christ University, Bangalore, accredited A+ by NAAC, India.
Courses: Digital Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to Programming, Office Automation Tools, Statistics, Foundational Mathematics
Hobbies: Mary enjoys playing soccer with friends, usually as a midfielder. She loves to spend time telling jokes and has a wonderful sense of humour.
Goals: In the future, Mary is interested in working in the field of artificial intelligence and is considering further studies in a master’s program after she completes her BCA.