Education is vital for the path to success and opportunity. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha opens the door to opportunity, and ultimately success, for thousands of youths around the world. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha administers hundreds of scholarships and grants to help those in need stay in school. BAPS has built schools, colleges, and hostels in India and abroad to provide an environment that stimulates the mind and motivates the heart. Study skills enhancement seminars, educational retreats, and career fairs are held regularly at many BAPS centers. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha works to supply youths with the tools necessary to ensure academic excellence.