Celebrating Growth and Gratitude: Highlights from MFT’s September 2025 Newsletter
September was a month filled with celebration, empowerment, and community spirit at the Mahavir Foundation Trust (MFT) in Vadodara. From distributing life-changing scholarships to honoring educators and celebrating cultural traditions, MFT continued its mission to uplift and inspire through education and service.
Empowering Students Through the Shining Star Scholarship Program
This month, MFT organized several scholarship distribution programs across Vadodara and online, ensuring that bright, deserving students have the resources they need to continue their academic journeys.
September 9th (Manubhai Tower): 85 students benefited, with scholarships totaling ₹49 lakhs.
September 11th (Manubhai Tower): 75 students received scholarships worth ₹17 lakhs.
September 20th (Online): 80 students benefited, receiving ₹24 lakhs in scholarships.
In total, over 240 students were supported with scholarships exceeding ₹90 lakhs, empowering them to pursue higher education with confidence and hope.
MFT also hosted two online scholarship webinars, providing an opportunity for hundreds of students to connect, learn, and celebrate their achievements.
September 7th: Featured speakers Sonaliji and Manojji Kothari inspired 450 students as ₹32 lakhs in scholarships were distributed.
September 13th: IAS officer Mrs. Archana Agarwal and IPS officer Mr. Anil Agarwal joined as guest speakers, celebrating 375 students and distributing ₹24 lakhs in scholarships.
These events served as powerful reminders of MFT’s dedication to nurturing potential and building pathways to success through education.
Honoring Teachers and Spreading Joy
In celebration of Teacher’s Day, students expressed heartfelt gratitude to their teachers for their invaluable guidance and mentorship. Their messages and performances reflected the strong bonds of respect and appreciation that define MFT’s programs.
The month also brought vibrant Navratri celebrations at Asha Deep and ADMS centers. Students, staff, and volunteers came together to dance, pray, and share in the joy of the festival, spreading unity and enthusiasm throughout the community.
Extending Compassion Through Samvedana
Through its Samvedana initiative, MFT continued to support families in need by distributing ration kits to widows, elderly residents, and low-income households. In addition, sanitary pads were provided to women to promote health, dignity, and wellbeing.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation also held a community function at MFT’s Upvan Channi site on September 26th, attended by the Honorable Mayor and other dignitaries — recognizing the foundation’s ongoing contributions to the community.
A Month of Impact and Inspiration
From educational empowerment to compassionate outreach, September showcased the heart of MFT’s mission — to “Love All, Serve All.”
CGOU is proud to support these ongoing efforts, helping fund 25% of MFT Vadodara Kendra’s operations and ensuring programs like these continue to flourish.
To read the full September newsletter from MFT, click HERE.
Stay tuned for next month’s updates as MFT continues transforming lives, one student and one family at a time.