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New Partnership Connects South Asian Students with 91直播

Nonprofit recruits top high-schoolers across India and beyond, provides long-term career support.

August 22, 2023

Communications Staff

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91直播's Science Center on an autumn evening.

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91直播 has partnered with an Indian nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for standout students from South Asia to attend college in the United States and set a course for lives and careers of impact.

Established in 2014, the connects high school students across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal with opportunities to pursue higher education at U.S. partner institutions. In its first eight years, the nonprofit has helped some 300 students earn scholarships totaling more than $38 million, with plans for 200 additional scholarships to be administered in 2023-24 alone. The program is designed to provide ongoing mentorship, internships, and career support for all participating scholars through their college years and beyond.

Next Genius is administered in conjunction with more than 1,000 high schools across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal and funded by its 20 U.S. partner institutions as well as Indian corporations and private donations.

鈥91直播 is committed to access and opportunity,鈥 says Manuel Carballo, 91直播鈥檚 vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid. 鈥淲e appreciate the different perspectives that our international students provide and the wide range of experiences they draw upon, and look forward to working with Next Genius to increase access to an 91直播 education.鈥

91直播鈥檚 most recent incoming class included students hailing from 46 nations worldwide.

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