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  • Since 1994, the Foundation has awarded more than 8400 scholarships for an amount close to $1.7 million.
  • Of the 5800 students who have received scholarships 44% are female and 56% are male.
  • Scholarships have been awarded to students from over 15 states.
  • More than 57% of the scholarships have been awarded to students pursuing their school/high school studies.
  • More than 40% of the recipients were pursuing their degree (engineering, medical, etc.) or diploma courses.

At the end of academic year 2001-02, about 500 brilliant and needy students had completed their education with FFE support. Among them are doctors, engineers, computer applications and information technology specialists, scientists and teachers. Most of these scholars are currently employed in India; a few are pursuing higher studies abroad.
On average, the Foundation invests $2,000 in an engineering/medical student: $200 per year of high school and $450 per year for 4 years of professional studies. It is estimated that upon completion of studies, a FFE scholar could have an incremental earning potential of $4,000 per year. Assuming a 30-year working life, FFE aid would enable the student to realize lifetime, incremental earnings of $120,000, or a multiple of 60 per $1 invested.