HOPE PLUS, launched this year is the logical extension of HOPE to support HOPE beneficiaries for higher education. Under this new scheme, HOPE beneficiaries who complete their 12thgrade with outstanding academic performance will be supported for 5 more years to pursue the higher education in their chosen areas of interest. This project is being fully funded and supported by Voltas Ltd through their CSR initiatives. The most eligible students will be provided financial support (INR 20,000 to INR 60,000 per year) for a maximum period of 5 years. For the year 2017 50 students were awarded HOPE PLUS scholarships.