As the world moves rapidly towards a "knowledge economy", and India emerges as the principal provider of services to several countries, particularly in the information technology sector, higher education for our youth in India has become increasingly critical to (a) narrow the current digital divide between the developed and the developing world; and (b) help the youth find appropriate jobs in the fast changing, more diverse and expanding employment market or be meaningfully self-employed. On the other hand, the education costs of professional courses in India are rising and many bright students are turned away because they are unable to bridge the large funding gap between the study costs and their financial resources. This denial of opportunity leads to a terrible waste of talent; it breeds frustration and anger, and potentially contributes to acute social and political tensions. SHDF aims to open the door to higher education for the financially disadvantaged students. SHDF believes that this is a sure pathway to lift a family, a community and a nation, both socially and economically.

Indian Diaspora

In this process, SHDF also provides an opportunity to the Indian Diaspora in USA, as well as others, to share the fruits of their success and prosperity through an experienced and dependable institution and make a profound difference in the life of someone less fortunate.

 
 
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