About Us

Learn about MPOWER’s mission to support students through scholarships and financial aid, ensuring access to quality education for all.

About MPOWER

What is MPOWER Scholarship?

MPOWER is a technology-driven scholarship program by Manipal Payments & Identity Solutions Limited (MPI) run by Ananta Seva Foundation, a Section 8 Not for Profit.  Financial burden is one of the main reasons behind large scale school dropouts in India, especially among the girl students.

MPOWER is an attempt to address the gap, by supporting meritorious students from lower middle-class, preferably self-employed families in their academic pursuit via CSR funded scholarship. Students can now concentrate on academics and excel as funding* for their school education is being provided through MPOWER program.

About Manipal Business Soultions (MBS)

Manipal Business Solutions (MBS) is India’s largest tech-driven business solutions provider for the BFSI industry. We offer a range of integrated fintech services, including doorstep fulfillment solutions like KYC, ReKYC, Contact Point Verification, and financial inclusion services. Our rural extension branches bring banking closer to underserved areas, while our business software solutions, such as customer onboarding, CKYC, and merchant acquisition, help organizations scale efficiently and stay compliant.

MBS is dedicated to empowering businesses and bridging gaps, enabling a digitally connected and financially inclusive India.

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About TMG Sunidhi Foundation 

The TMG Sunidhi Foundation (TMG Sunidhi Trust) serves as the CSR and philanthropic arm of The Manipal Group (TMG), based in Manipal/Udupi, Karnataka, India. The foundation collaborates with government bodies, public health systems, and rural institutions to execute key socio-economic projects:

Healthcare Infrastructure & Upgrades

Accelerating Tuberculosis (TB) detection by donating diagnostic equipment, and supplying essential medical tools to government hospitals, rural Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and maternal facilities. 

Renewable Energy & Sustainability

Partnering with leaders like SELCO Solar Light to install off-grid solar power systems across rural PHCs in Udupi. 

CSR Execution Hub

Operating as the primary platform for TMG companies to execute statutory CSR initiatives across India.

About Ananta Seva Foundation

Ananta Seva Foundation is a Section 8, Not for profit, set up in 2020 and has been working in the areas of education, health, environment and disaster relief. Since inception, Ananta Seva has been closely working with the rural poor education, health, mangrove plantation, generation of employment to the rural women and disaster relief. Ananta Seva’s Vidya Seva Scholarship programme has been much appreciated for promoting the cause of girl child education.

For more details, pl visit www.anantaseva.com

The Role of Ananta Seva Foundation

Ananta Seva Foundation is a Section 8, Not for profit, set up in 2020 and has been working in the areas of education, health, environment and disaster relief. Since inception, Ananta Seva has been closely working with the rural poor education, health, mangrove plantation, generation of employment to the rural women and disaster relief. Ananta Seva’s Vidya Seva Scholarship programme has been much appreciated for promoting the cause of girl child education.

For more details, pl visit www.anantaseva.com

How MPOWER is Changing Lives

Since its launch, MPOWER has impacted the lives of hundreds of students across India. By easing financial burdens, the program has helped:

Our efforts have already made a difference, and we aim to expand our reach to thousands of students in the coming years.

Our Mission

At MPOWER, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their financial background. Our mission is to:

By offering scholarships to students from Class 1 to 12, we are working towards a future where every child can dream big and achieve their goals without worrying about school fees.

Future Plans & Expansion

MPOWER is currently offering 225 scholarships for 2024-25, and we plan to scale up the program in the future. Our goal is to reach more students, provide higher scholarship amounts, and expand support for higher education opportunities.

Some of our future plans include:

About Ananta Seva Foundation 

Established in 2020, Ananta Seva Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organization focusing on education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment, and disaster relief. Through active community engagement, Ananta Seva drives impactful programs such as Vidya Seva, Vanah Seva, Amruta Seva, Swasthya Seva, Sampornaa, MPOWER, Nrich, and Project Dignity.  

Learn more at www.anantaseva.com.