lilyfoundation.org SMILE Scholarship 2015-16 : Lily Foundation Kolkata

Organization : Lily Foundation Kolkata
Facility : SMILE Scholarship 2015-16

Home Page :http://lilyfoundation.org/

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SMILE Scholarship :

High School SMILE :

In the High School SMILE (Scholarship Made for India’s Less-fortunate Entrants) program, selected high school students (Grades 9 through 12) of India and neighboring countries are awarded a monthly stipend of Indian Rs. 600/- throughout the high school years.

Award is based on both need and merit (merit-cum-means).

Selection of students for award is based on both need and merit (merit-cum-means). Annual academic achievement, judged by grades and overall academic performance in school, will determine award eligibility for the next year. A Mentor Evaluation as assessed by the student’s assigned mentor helps us track the student’s general progress and activities during the year.

College SMILE program, :

In the College SMILE program, which is a “50-50 Regift” program, selected professional college students of India are awarded a monthly stipend of Rs. 1500/- (or Rs. 600/- for some courses) throughout the college years. Annual academic achievement, judged by grades and overall academic performance in school/college, will determine award eligibility for the next year. The student may be asked to return half of the award money in zero-interest easy installments beginning one year after graduation when he/she should have found a job. The money thus realized will be used for re-gifting to new students.

Note :
Students please note that your data will be used for fund-raising as needed

You as Savior

Our recipients come from a segment of the population who are underserved and can barely afford basic necessities on a very small income. Yet, they are extremely motivated to get their children through high school, an opportunity very few receive. It is our expectation and hope that the students become even more motivated to excel in their class. With proper education, these bright and motivated students can go to college and break the cycle of poverty their families have seen for generations.

About Us :

We are a group of individuals passionately dedicated to improving the lots of poor families by lifting their education base. The Lily Foundation of America is our biggest benefactor. Majority decisions on Programs and Projects come from the Dallas office. However, our own inputs from field play a major role in decision making.