Congratulations to Tiyara Graduates on Starting Their First Jobs!


The first Tiyara graduate is now employed! Tiala is working at the National Institute of Information Technology as a Computer Applications Teacher.

Ragul

Senior Executive in the Auto Industry

After earning a Bachelor’s in Mechatronics, Ragul now earns over five and a half times his annual scholarship, in annual wages! Ragul’s Father was murdered by Ragul’s uncle over ownership of a well. Ragul’s mother raised her son and daughter on her meager salary working as a tailor. Ragul says he wants to make his mother proud, and give her a break. He continues to set himself higher goals, and strives to achieve them.

Kanishkar

Deputy Manager in the Insurance Industry

Now earning eight times his annual scholarship, in annual wages, Kanishkar is the first recipient of the Dolly Samuel Scholarship Award!

Tholkappian

Painting Planner in the Auto Industry

With a Diploma in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Tholkappian now makes nine times his annual scholarship, in annual wages. For almost all of his life, his father has been in prison, having been implicated in mob riots. Despite the stigma attached to his circumstances, Tholkappian enjoys the support of good friends, and a mother who has struggled to raise her two sons.

Prabhu

Medical Lab Technician

Prabhu’s annual wages are three times his annual scholarship after earning his diploma and becoming employed. Prabhu is the son of a special needs father who tragically murdered his mother.

Enjal

Nurse

Enjal graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and true to her goal of "becoming one of the best nurses", she is now working at a hospital in her home state of Maharashtra, and earning over two and a half times her annual scholarship. She lost her mother unexpectedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.