Foundation For Excellence Transforming the lives of bright but needy students in India

FFE Overview Founded by Prabhu and Poonam Goel Awarded 23,260 scholarships : $4.992 million Supported 9,725 students in 25 Indian states 40% FFE scholars are female 2,818 scholars have graduated Huge multiplier effect on society

Eligibility for Scholarship Academic excellence Top 15% of their class Family income Less than $180/month, $6/day Often the first in the family to have access to higher education

Giving to FFE 600+ donors in US; 500+ in India – most of them ex FFE scholars No donor overheads; 100% of donation goes to scholars Can select scholar based on state, gender, school or course of study

Regional Initiatives FFE-Bay Area Uttaranchalis Program Launched in April 2006 $45,000 raised in 2006 and 2007 214 scholarships awarded FFE-Gujarat Diaspora program Launched in 2007; $60,000 raised in 2007 247 scholarships awarded

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