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Foundation for Excellence India Trust

Empowers meritorious underprivileged students to achieve higher education dreams through financial aid and employability skilling.

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  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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  • Overview

  • PROGRAMS

  • People

  • ABOUT US

  • FIELD VISIT

Cause Area

Primary Sectors

Secondary Sectors

Financials

  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.346,211,887
    Total Expenses
    Rs.309,716,067
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.17,988,860
    Program Expenses
    Rs.291,727,207
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.395,498,976
    Total Expenses
    Rs.368,086,412
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.24,364,341
    Program Expenses
    Rs.368,756,252
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.524,991,566
    Total Expenses
    Rs.525,991,417
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.26,148,300
    Program Expenses
    Rs.526,121,644
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.658,104,659
    Total Expenses
    Rs.660,524,997
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.34,550,894
    Program Expenses
    Rs.660,738,915
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  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.900,613,784
    Total Expenses
    Rs.863,560,935
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.45,768,729
    Program Expenses
    Rs.817,792,205
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • FFE's Mental Wellness Program

    On November 18th,2023, FFE launched its Mental Wellness Program for all students, aiming to raise awareness, promote education, advocate prevention of mental health disorders, and provide comprehensive mental health services.

    In collaboration with Mpower Minds, the program seeks to create a positive environment and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness. Throughout the year-long initiative, students were onboarded in batches for weekly workshops focused on mental health.

    Students were informed about their access to a 24/7 helpline for support and one-on-one counseling sessions. 24 workshops were conducted, educating over 800 students on the importance of mental health, how to prioritize it, and the best ways to seek help and support.

  • FFE's Scholarship Programme

    State

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Odisha

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Arunachal Pradesh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Chandigarh

    Delhi

    Goa

    Gujarat

    Haryana

    Himachal Pradesh

    Jammu and Kashmir

    Jharkhand

    Kerala

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Manipur

    Meghalaya

    Mizoram

    Nagaland

    Punjab

    Rajasthan

    Sikkim

    Tripura

    Uttar Pradesh

    Uttarakhand

    Telangana

    Identification of eligible scholars: Students apply to FFE’s Scholarship Program through an online form, and once deemed eligible, are connected to one of FFE’s volunteer “Facilitators” across 28 states. These facilitators—retired professionals, experienced experts, alumni, and socially influential individuals—conduct in-person meetings with students or their families to verify financial need. After confirming family background and academic qualifications, students submit the online application with supporting documents. FFE’s selection process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Students must meet two qualifying criteria to be eligible for the scholarship program:
    Academic: Academic Excellence based on qualifying rank in the entrance exam. i.e., CET/JEE MAIN/JEE Advance
    Financial: Students must belong to families where the combined family income is INR 3 Lakh or less per annum. Details at: https://ffe.org/site/scholars/

  • Beyond Scholarships Programme- FFE's Skills Training Program

    State

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Arunachal Pradesh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Chandigarh

    Delhi

    Gujarat

    Haryana

    Himachal Pradesh

    Jharkhand

    Kerala

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Manipur

    Meghalaya

    Mizoram

    Nagaland

    Punjab

    Rajasthan

    Skills Training:
    FFE's Employability Skill Development Program, widely known as "The Beyond Scholarship Program," was launched in FY 2017-18 and has thrived over the past seven years, thanks to the generous support from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF).
    Capgemini contributed to the program from FY 2019-20 to 2022-23, with Lenovo joining as a supporter in FY 2023-24. The program's primary objective is to equip FFE scholars with crucial 21st-century skills that are critical for their employability and professional growth.
    The Beyond Scholarship Program(Skills Training) offers a comprehensive four-year training curriculum, tailored to address the skill gaps faced by students. It is delivered through partnerships with various vendors who provide curated skills training.

  • Beyond Scholarships Programme-FFE's Mentoring Program

    State

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Odisha

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Arunachal Pradesh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Chandigarh

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

    Delhi

    Goa

    Gujarat

    Haryana

    Himachal Pradesh

    Jammu and Kashmir

    Jharkhand

    Kerala

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Manipur

    Meghalaya

    Mizoram

    Nagaland

    Punjab

    Rajasthan

    Sikkim

    Tripura

    Uttar Pradesh

    Uttarakhand

    Telangana

    FFE's Mentoring Program is a distinctive initiative designed to prepare third-year students for job readiness through interactions with industry experts, leading to meaningful and impactful outcomes. This 4–6-month virtual program provides FFE scholars with personalized guidance from professionals across various fields, including Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy.
    While the in-house curriculum offers a structured framework for the mentoring
    sessions, mentors enrich the program with their valuable experiences. The mentorship aims to address skill gaps, help students secure internships and
    employment, and improve communication, critical thinking, and time management skills for greater professional success.

Impact Metrics

  • Scholarships for Higher Studies to the Students From Families With Annual Income Below Three Lakhs

    Program Name

    Scholarship Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 4946
    • 2018-19 5422
    • 2019-20 6383
    • 2020-21 7498
    • 2021-22 10227
    • 2022-23 13579
    • 2023-24 16294

  • Number of Mentor-Mentee Pairs for Guiding and Supporting Students in Their Studies

    Program Name

    Mentoring Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 181
    • 2018-19 200
    • 2019-20 187
    • 2020-21 386
    • 2021-22 1012
    • 2022-23 1214
    • 2023-24 1949

  • Circle of Giving -Ffe Alumni Contributing Back (Inr)

    Program Name

    FFE's Circle of Giving- Alumni Contributions

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 10320428
    • 2020-21 11599593
    • 2021-22 15336723
    • 2022-23 20363636
    • 2023-24 27736359

  • Number of Scholars Under the Skills Training Program

    Program Name

    FFE's Skilling Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 2145
    • 2020-21 2711
    • 2021-22 2935
    • 2022-23 3566
    • 2023-24 3484

  • Number of Scholars Mentored

    Program Name

    Mentoring Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 187
    • 2020-21 386
    • 2021-22 1012
    • 2022-23 1214
    • 2023-24 1949

  • Number of Corporates Who Enrolled as Mentors

    Program Name

    FFE's Mentoring Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 8
    • 2020-21 12
    • 2021-22 20
    • 2022-23 34
    • 2023-24 57

  • Number of Scholars Who Completed the Skills Training Program

    Program Name

    Skilling Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 1023
    • 2020-21 889
    • 2021-22 1256
    • 2022-23 1455
    • 2023-24 1508

  • Average Ctc of the Placed Cohort

    Program Name

    FFE's Scholarship Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 750000
    • 2020-21 850000
    • 2021-22 995000
    • 2022-23 1188000
    • 2023-24 1260000

  • Percentage of Scholars Placed Who Were Mentored

    Program Name

    Mentoring Program

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 97
    • 2020-21 95
    • 2021-22 72
    • 2023-24 84

Leadership Team

  • Sudha Kidao

    Managing Trustee

  • Ram Kolavennu

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Tanvi Rawat

    Head - Donor Relations

  • Shubha Biradar

    Head - Scholarships

  • Dr.Prabhu Goel

    Founder

  • Sharbani Chattoraj

    Head - Alumni Relations

  • Taruna Agnani

    Head-Mentoring

  • Jennifer Jegam

    Manager - Skills Training

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    5

  • Diversity Metrics

    89% women

  • Organization Structure Organization Structure

    Yes

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATF0985D

  • Registration Number

    BNG(U)JNR 160/2003-2004

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00002053

  • 80G

    AAATF0985DF20214

  • 12A

    AAATF0985DE20214

  • FCRA

    094421348

About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    1994

Impact

The FFE Scholarship Program empowers talented scholars from economically challenged backgrounds, enabling them to focus on their college education, graduate successfully, and secure professional employment. This support transforms the economic status of individuals and their families, often in a single generation, creating a lasting impact. Since its inception in 1994, Foundation for Excellence (FFE) has awarded over 1,29,000 scholarships, helping students and their families break the cycle of poverty. In nearly three decades, FFE has positively impacted the lives of over 43,000 scholars across India, granting scholarships totaling Rs. 527 Crores. In FY 2024-25 alone, FFE awarded scholarships to 4,895 new scholars and 13,989 renewal students, amounting to Rs. 91.5 Crores in support for 18,884 students. FFE’s extensive network of 700+ volunteer facilitators across India identifies deserving scholars, verifies their need, and mentors them throughout their academic journey. This ensures that scholarships reach only the most deserving students. Explore Stories of Change through these videos: Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d38Jh7wMyi8 Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c2kSLv55Dg

Vision and Mission

The vision of FFE is to bring about economic and social transformation in the lives of academically bright and economically underprivileged students and their families through education and ultimately become a self-sustaining organization through FFE alumni contributions which support other students.
The mission of FFE is to provide scholarships to exceptionally bright students who have financial constraints, enabling them to achieve professional success as Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers & pharmacists.

The goal of FFE is to identify qualified Engineering, MBBS, Law & B. Pharm students studying across India and award merit cum means scholarships

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    No. 840, 5th Main, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Bangalore, Karnataka

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Bangalore

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

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Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    Yes

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management