Shravani Tonge, 15, a student from a municipal school in Pune district has become the first in the state to earn a full scholarship at the prestigious Robert Bosch College in Germany, part of the United World Colleges (UWC) network.

Tonge is a Class 10 graduate from Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj English Medium School in Kasarwadi, run by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in partnership with The Akshara Foundation. Her selection reaffirms the quality and supportive environment of municipal schools. 

“My school gave me more than just an education, it gave me the inspiration to dream and the courage to achieve. This opportunity to study at UWC will change my life, and I dedicate my success to my teachers, my family, and the PCMC education department,” said the Kasarwadi resident, who scored an impressive 93 per cent in her board exams.