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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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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