Alakh Pandey’s PW to offer full tuition waivers for children of SSB martyrs and personnel

Alakh Pandey-led edtech unicorn Physics Wallah (PW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SSB Wives Welfare Association, Sandiksha, to support the education of the families of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel. 

The inception of this partnership is a step in trying to enable access to online and offline learning opportunities through a comprehensive scholarship program, the company said in a statement. 

As a part of this initiative, PW will offer full tuition waivers for the children of SSB martyrs and personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Along with this, a 35% scholarship on offline coaching programs and a 25% scholarship on online courses will be offered to the children of serving and retired SSB personnel. 

To avail the benefits, applicants will need to apply with valid identification and service-related documents. All applications will undergo a joint verification process conducted by PW and the SSB. The scholarships will apply to an array of competitive exam preparation courses, including JEE, NEET, UPSC, SSC, Banking, and more, which will be accessible through PW’s online platform and at its offline centres across India. 

Alakh Pandey, Educator, Founder and CEO of PhysicsWallah, said, “We are honoured to support SSB families through this partnership. This is our attempt to support their families by expanding access to education. We believe education is one of the powerful tools for empowerment and long-term well-being.” 

Shikha Prasad, President of Sandiksha, added, “Sandiksha works for the welfare of the brave SSB personnel’s families and this partnership with PW strengthens that commitment. Our children will now have access to PW’s educational network and digital resources, which this initiative seeks to channel for lasting academic support and growth.” 

Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2016, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels, including vernacular languages. PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centres in cities nationwide. PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation, a skilling vertical, higher education, and education abroad.

The edtech unicorn has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.