Intuit India Funds 2,300+ Girls' College Dreams Since 2017

When you're the daughter of a small-scale farmer in Bihar and can't afford semester fees, your engineering dreams feel impossible. Sneha K's story shows what happens when a company decides every employee should sponsor one girl's education.

Since 2017, Intuit India has been running a program that goes far beyond writing checks. The Intuit Rise Girl Child Empowerment Program supports more than 2,300 girls pursuing college degrees, with 75% coming from families earning less than $3,600 per year.

The company built its approach on four pillars that tackle every obstacle these students face. Multi-year scholarships cover tuition from freshman year through graduation, eliminating the anxiety of scraping together money each semester. Employee mentors have conducted over 250 sessions on career readiness, helping students prepare for the job market while also engaging their parents to address cultural concerns about girls' education.

Digital access forms the third pillar. The company distributed over 100 refurbished laptops to high-achieving students who scored above 85%, recognizing that tech skills are now essential for career success. A year-round donation program helps final-year students bridge the crucial gap between graduation and employment.

What makes this work is employee involvement. Since 2021, 70% of scholarship recipients came through employee referrals, with workers identifying deserving students in their own communities. Social responsibility isn't stuck in a corporate department but woven into daily work life.

The results speak volumes. In the 2024 fiscal year alone, 25% of scholarship recipients scored above 90% in their courses. Sneha Myakalmardi scored 96% on her tenth-grade exams but faced severe financial strain. Now she's pursuing a computer science diploma with dreams of starting her own business.

The Ripple Effect

The program partners with Buddy4Study and OneStage to track long-term outcomes beyond just handing out funds. This creates accountability and ensures students receive ongoing support throughout their academic journeys.

By focusing on engineering and technology fields, the initiative steers young women toward high-growth sectors where they can achieve economic independence. Each graduate doesn't just lift herself up but often becomes the first in her family to earn a college degree, changing the trajectory for younger siblings and future generations.

The company's goal of supporting one girl for every employee turns abstract numbers into personal commitments. In 2026, the program is expanding with career counseling services and improved tracking systems to maintain transparency and efficiency as it grows.

When financial barriers fall and proper mentorship appears, talent flourishes regardless of where you started.