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Happiness Scholarships

Supporting the volunteers who show up, stay, and make others want to stay too — because that commitment deserves to be recognised.

The Ellipsis of Happiness Foundation believes in rewarding commitment. Members who volunteer for a minimum of three months are eligible to apply for our annual Mr. & Miss Happiness™ Leadership Scholarship, designed to support passionate individuals committed to advancing happiness, well-being, community service, leadership, and human flourishing.

Mr. & Miss Happiness™ Leadership Scholarship

Annual Scholarship Fund Goal: ₹1 Crore

Recognising young changemakers who are creating happier schools, workplaces, and communities. Awarded annually through the Mr. & Miss Happiness™ movement, this scholarship supports passionate individuals committed to advancing happiness, well-being, community service, leadership, and human flourishing. Whether your vision is to launch a community initiative, pursue higher education, undertake research, organise well-being programmes, or build innovative solutions for social impact, this scholarship is designed to help transform your ideas into action.

Learn More at Mr. & Miss Happiness

Sponsor a Happiness Scholar

Goal: ₹50,00,000

Help shape the next generation of happiness leaders. Your contribution directly supports scholarships for deserving students, researchers, educators, and community changemakers working to improve well-being across India.

Student ScholarshipsResearch Fellowships
₹500₹1,000₹2,500₹5,000₹10,000₹25,000₹50,000₹1,00,000
Support a Happiness Scholar

Eligibility Journey

1

Become a Volunteer

Contribute actively to Foundation programmes for a minimum qualifying period.

2

Demonstrate Positive Impact

Participate in community initiatives, leadership activities, and happiness projects documented through your Happiness Passport.

3

Unlock Scholarship Eligibility

Eligible volunteers receive the Foundation Scholarship Badge and an invitation to apply through their Happiness Passport.

4

Scholarship Review

Applications are evaluated on leadership, impact, commitment, future vision, and contribution to society.

5

Annual Recognition Ceremony

Scholarships are awarded during the Mr. & Miss Happiness™ Grand Finale.

Eligible volunteers receive an invitation to submit their scholarship application through their Happiness Passport.

How Are Scholars Selected?

Selection recognises people who have shown up consistently and made others happier.

Volunteer Hours

Time you've actually given — not hours promised, but hours logged.

Community Events Hosted

Events you've organised or co-led for the community.

Content Contributions

Blogs, videos, and posts that spread the mission further.

JoyCoins Earned

Your running track record of positive actions in the platform.

Leadership & Mentorship

Did you help bring others into the community? That counts.

Consistency & Commitment

Showing up regularly, not just once. That's what this is about.

Scholarship Benefits

Financial Scholarship
Scholarship Badge
Recognition at Mr. & Miss Happiness™ website and event
Certificate
National Recognition
Mentorship
Leadership Opportunities
Feature on Foundation Website
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Scholarship Badge

The Scholarship Badge recognises volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating happier communities. Badge holders are invited to apply for the annual Mr. & Miss Happiness™ Leadership Scholarship, where applications are reviewed by an independent scholarship committee.

The Scholar’s Journey

VolunteerHappiness PassportScholarship BadgeLeadership ScholarshipMr. & Miss Happiness™Happiness AmbassadorResearch FellowEllipsis Foundation Research Council Member