When Mrudula’s father passed away, her mother struggled financially and began looking for assistance to keep the family afloat. Mrudula was an excellent student, earning great results on her 12th grade exams. Knowing that her mother wouldn’t be able to pay for her higher education, she applied for an Educate 2 Graduate scholarship administered through the Lila Poonawalla Foundation, and she was selected. She has been making the most of this opportunity, participating in all of the skill-building and training activities available to her. She is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree in computer science from the MIT Institute of Art, Design, and Technology in Loni Kalbhor, Pune.