Students worldwide are not merely pursuing academic excellence; they are battling with inner struggles as mental turmoil, the uncertainty of their future, or the dire consequences of financial pressure surround them. Usually, however, the support systems built around the academics tend to be focused only on achievements, forgetting that deeper, basic realities of college life include insecurity, longing for guidance, and a yearning for connection. This I know all too well. I pursued my degree while surrounded by under-resourced systems; struggles were constant, with opportunities being hard to come by, and success requiring endless hustle instead of genuine learning. I’ve seen talented students dismissed—not due to inability or lack of preparation, simply getting burnt out.
I’ve received a rejection letter, battled impostor syndrome, and felt lonely in my fight in academia. Many times, my passion was extinguished by burnout, and I questioned why I existed in the academic sphere, feeling as if quitting would feel so good. No student should have to go through such events quietly. And this gave birth to Scholarscape (https://scholarscape.org/), not just another program, but a space that is user-driven, partnering with Next Generation Scientist Foundation (NGSF, https://ngsf.in/) and founded on the principle that learning should never be a lonely effort. Scholarscape is more than just a platform; it is a global community of students. It provides a forum for open dialogue, exchange of knowledge, and a support network among individuals of diverse disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds.
At the heart of Scholarscape, we strongly believe that no student should ever walk alone through any academic challenges. This is less top-down mentorship or guidance from authority figures and more about the power of peers. It is a safe space where students can take risks, have genuine conversations, and support each other. By amplifying the role of NGSF into student well-being and leadership, Scholarscape redefines what it means to belong to the global academic community.
Join us on this journey together,
Deepak Kumar S & Ramakrishnan Pandiarajan
Scholarscape 