A Pune-based tech professional has gone viral after sharing how Sachin Tendulkar’s charity changed his life. In an emotional post on X, software engineer Kshitij Vaze explained that the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation helped fund his education when his family could not afford to spend money for his engineering degree. Vaze wrote that the support came at a crucial time and made it possible for him to continue his studies. His post, praising the foundation for helping bright students from low-income families, has been widely shared on social media. The post, which has garnered attention on X, highlights the impact of the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation in supporting meritorious students from financially weaker backgrounds.
Pune techie's emotional post for Sachin Tendulkar's charity
In a post on X, Kshitij Vaze wrote, "IDK if I have told y'all this before. But almost half my college fees were supported by Sachin Tendulkar 's charitable foundation, the STF. It is an NGO that supports meritorious applicants from weaker economic backgrounds." He revealed that his strong CET score, coupled with his family’s modest financial situation, made him eligible for the scholarship.
Kshitij Vaze went on to explain that he qualified for assistance due to his CET score and his family’s financial limitations. "I was eligible because of my CET score, and because, well, financially, I was not in a position to start my engineering degree. To maintain my scholarship, I had to get a CGPA of 8+ throughout my degree, and well, I graduated with 8.12, meaning I was partially supported all the way till the end."
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Vaze said his situation improved after the sixth semester, when he secured an internship that helped him manage his daily expenses. But he added that his dream of completing an engineering degree would have remained out of reach “without God himself helping me out.”
He also shared that he has been invited to a ceremony honouring students who graduated with distinction. “Today, I am invited to be felicitated for graduating First Class with distinction and to meet the other scholars of the foundation. I’m pretty sure I am going to cry today, lads,” he wrote.
Vaze said he reached an important emotional milestone this week after being invited to a ceremony honouring students who graduated with First Class Distinction. “Today, I am invited to be felicitated for graduating First Class with distinction and to meet the other scholars of the foundation. I’m pretty sure I am going to cry today, lads,” he wrote.
He also shared an old letter from 2025, sent by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, which informed him about the financial support he would receive for his education.
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Several more comments praised Vaze’s journey, with one user saying, “Excuses don’t exist in our blood. Kudos bhai,” and another calling the story “truly inspirational.” Another message read, “Congratulations man. Well deserved for all the hard work you put in.”
Pune techie's emotional post for Sachin Tendulkar's charity
In a post on X, Kshitij Vaze wrote, "IDK if I have told y'all this before. But almost half my college fees were supported by Sachin Tendulkar 's charitable foundation, the STF. It is an NGO that supports meritorious applicants from weaker economic backgrounds." He revealed that his strong CET score, coupled with his family’s modest financial situation, made him eligible for the scholarship.Kshitij Vaze went on to explain that he qualified for assistance due to his CET score and his family’s financial limitations. "I was eligible because of my CET score, and because, well, financially, I was not in a position to start my engineering degree. To maintain my scholarship, I had to get a CGPA of 8+ throughout my degree, and well, I graduated with 8.12, meaning I was partially supported all the way till the end."
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Vaze said his situation improved after the sixth semester, when he secured an internship that helped him manage his daily expenses. But he added that his dream of completing an engineering degree would have remained out of reach “without God himself helping me out.”
He also shared that he has been invited to a ceremony honouring students who graduated with distinction. “Today, I am invited to be felicitated for graduating First Class with distinction and to meet the other scholars of the foundation. I’m pretty sure I am going to cry today, lads,” he wrote.
Vaze said he reached an important emotional milestone this week after being invited to a ceremony honouring students who graduated with First Class Distinction. “Today, I am invited to be felicitated for graduating First Class with distinction and to meet the other scholars of the foundation. I’m pretty sure I am going to cry today, lads,” he wrote.
He also shared an old letter from 2025, sent by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, which informed him about the financial support he would receive for his education.
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How social media reacted
The post has gathered more than 24,000 views on X and prompted a stream of supportive messages. One user wrote, “Congo my man and wish u the best future,” while another said, “Congratulations man. You did it, and kudos to Sachin Tendulkar for supporting meritorious students to achieve their dreams.” A third user added, “Congratulations, so proud of your achievement. It feels special to see people reach such heights after coming from a humble background.”Several more comments praised Vaze’s journey, with one user saying, “Excuses don’t exist in our blood. Kudos bhai,” and another calling the story “truly inspirational.” Another message read, “Congratulations man. Well deserved for all the hard work you put in.”