Studies are important in the early development of rural girl students to compete and catch up with the new and developing digital world. Praya intend to institute an award for girl students studying in rural schools.

The idea is to support bright hard working girl students of class X, XI and XII who are not economically privileged section of the society.
A small out of pocket grant could empower them pursue their academic or other interests, reducing to a little extent, the burden on parents.

Girls studying in Higher Secondary Girl’s schools located in villages and managed by the Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu or local bodies such as Panchayat Unions are acceptable for the award.