About GACE
A public-benefit education initiative
Gopalganj Academic Counseling & Empowerment Foundation — guiding youth, nurturing talent and empowering futures across Gopalganj and beyond.
About GACE
Our Mission
Gopalganj Academic Counseling & Empowerment Foundation (GACE) is committed to advancing education and youth development — expanding access to academic guidance, career counseling, mentoring, scholarships, skill development, digital literacy and meaningful educational opportunities.
We aim to support students and young people — particularly those who face financial, social, geographic or other barriers — in identifying their potential, making informed educational and career choices, and pursuing their aspirations with confidence.
GACE is intended to operate on a not-for-profit and public-benefit basis, applying its resources toward its stated educational and charitable objects and not for the private distribution of profits.
Our Vision
To build a more educated, empowered and opportunity-rich community where every student and young person — regardless of background — has the guidance, support and opportunity to realize their potential and contribute positively to society.
Section 8 alignment
Proposed objects of GACE
Centered on education, youth development and public benefit. Presented in plain language; the final Memorandum of Association will contain the legally operative wording.
Advance Education
Promote and advance education by expanding access to learning, academic support, educational guidance and meaningful opportunities.
Academic & Career Guidance
Provide academic counseling, career guidance, mentoring and support for informed educational and career choices.
Scholarships & Assistance
Provide need-based scholarships, grants, study materials, examination assistance and other educational support to eligible beneficiaries.
Youth Development
Develop leadership, communication, critical thinking, digital literacy, life skills, career-readiness and responsible citizenship.
Academic Talent & Recognition
Conduct and support competitions, decathlons, awards, certificates, fellowships and other initiatives that identify and encourage academic potential.
Research & Partnerships
Undertake educational research and community initiatives and collaborate with institutions, educators, professionals and other stakeholders for public benefit.
MOA alignment: This summarizes the proposed main objects and ancillary matters. The formal Memorandum of Association will contain the legally operative wording.
What we do
Core programs & services
Programmes designed to combine academic support with long-term personal and career development.
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Academic Counseling
Guidance on subject selection, stream choices, college admissions, competitive exams and structured study plans.
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Career Guidance & Mentoring
Career mapping, skill assessment and sustained mentoring from professionals and educators.
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Financial Assistance
Targeted scholarships, study materials, exam-fee support and educational grants for deserving students.
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Youth Empowerment
Leadership, communication, critical thinking and digital-literacy workshops for young people.
Flagship initiative
Annual Gopalganj Academic Decathlon
A regional academic competition designed to raise educational standards, ignite academic passion and recognize talent across local schools and colleges.
Multi-disciplinary
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Literature
- General Knowledge
Recognition
- Merit scholarships
- Trophies
- Certificates of excellence
- Mentorship opportunities
Trust & accountability
Governance & transparency
GACE is committed to responsible governance and openness. Detailed leadership and transparency information lives on dedicated pages and is updated as the organization formalizes.
Leadership & Governance
Board composition, roles and governance commitments — with approved names, positions and biographies published after incorporation.
View leadership & governanceTransparency
Registration, reports, donor policy, scholarship guidelines, safeguarding and conflict-of-interest — our commitments and what we'll publish.
View transparencyLegal status
Proposed Section 8 not-for-profit organization
GACE is currently presented as a proposed organization. The final legal name, objects, subscribers, directors, registered office, Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association must match the documents approved and filed through the MCA process. GACE is presented on this website as a proposed Section 8 not-for-profit initiative. Final legal objects, constitutional documents, incorporation status and statutory registrations will be published only after the relevant approvals and filings are completed.
- Public-benefit purpose
- Not-for-profit orientation
- Education & youth development
- Accountability focus