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SMILE Scholarship

The SMILE (Scholarship Made for India’s Less-fortunate Entrants) scholarship program sponsors students from underserved populations who can barely afford basic necessities of life. Yet, these students are extremely motivated to get through high school, an opportunity very few receive. With proper education, these bright and passionate students can go to college and break the cycle of poverty their families have experienced for generations.

Lily Foundation encourages the recipient families to help others in their community while they receive help from the foundation.

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high school, an opportunity very few receive. With proper education, these bright and passionate students can go to college and break the cycle of poverty their families have seen for generations.

High School/College Application

To view past award recipients, click here.

To view current list of scholarship recipients click here

For High School Students

Selected high school students (grades 9-12) are awarded a monthly stipend of Rs. 700/- throughout their high school years. The award is based on both need and merit. Annual academic achievement based on grades and overall academic progress determines award eligibility for the following year. A mentor evaluation report based on mentor assessment helps us track the student’s general progress and activities during the year.

For College Students

Selected college students (starting from first-year college) are awarded a monthly stipend of between Rs. 700 – Rs. 2000 depending on the tuition requirement of their field of study, throughout their college years. The award is based on both need and merit. Annual academic achievement based on grades and overall academic progress determines award eligibility for the following year.

The student may be asked to return half of the award money in zero-interest easy installments beginning one year after graduation by which time he/she is expected to be employed. The money repayment is utilized towards another student’s stipend.

Sponsorship
A special sponsorship program has been set up, where an individual can sponsor a seat in high school for five, ten or twenty years starting at just $800. Please contact us to learn how you can get involved.


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After submitting the form above, please visit our Donate page to complete payment or send check to:
Lily Foundation, P.O. Box 59824, Dallas, TX 75229

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Lily Foundation, founded in August 2000 as a non-partisan non-profit aims to break the cycle of poverty for families through education and healthcare related programs as well as disaster relief, in India.

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