The selection process involves the following steps:
- The interested organization submits an online application
- Shortlisted organizations are contacted to provide a detailed proposal
- Wipro Foundation team gets in touch with the organization for further clarification and/or field visits
- A detailed proposal is presented to the review committee after due diligence
- The decision on the grant is conveyed to the applicant via email
School Education Organizations
- Clarity on, and understanding of the sub-domain/focus within education
- 3+ years of work experience in the chosen education sub-domain
- Willingness to work with the public education system and relevant stakeholders
- Clarity on operational model/aspects
- The operational model must include education for children in the age group of 3-16 years as the key component
- A long-term commitment to a particular geography, preferably locations which are underserved by education-focused Civil Society Organizations
Community Organizations/ Established Non-Education Organizations
- Strong community presence and/or expertise and credible track record in other areas of social action (e.g. health / environment / livelihood / governance / human-rights)
- Firm desire and strong rationale to work with School Education system (ideally within the same community context)
- An existing, committed team with some prior experience of working in the education field
- Willingness to engage with the public school system and relevant stakeholders
- The operational model must include education for children in the age group of 3-16 years as the key component
- Some existing demonstrable work in education (e.g., running 1-2 learning support centers; working with children/teachers in schools)
- A long-term commitment to a particular geography, preferably locations which are underserved by education-focused Civil Society Organizations
Please note that the review and decision-making process involves multiple stages/back and forth communication that could take a month or more.