Scholarships in India: This was the first
project initiated by the Foundation in 1989. Money is raised from major
events such walk-a-thon and other means. Money designated for this purpose
does not get used for any other purpose.
Spelling Bee / Vocabulary in US: This program
was begun in 1993. The expenses for conducting the contests are mostly
covered by registration fees and local collections. The scholarships for the
National Champions are covered by specific sponsorships from individuals and
non-profit organizations.
Mentoring Program:
The Foundation began the mentoring program in 1998. The objective is to help those NSF
graduates in India who excel in their studies and want to pursue higher studies
abroad. The funding is met by a combination of a) financial assistance
from the admitting universities and b) loan scholarships from the
Foundation. The loan scholarships are met by specific contributions
from individuals. Once the loans are repaid, the money will be used to fund
future students.
