With over 1,200 universities, 58,000+ colleges and hundreds of private technical and professional institutions, India's higher education landscape continues to expand rapidly. Yet, the country's Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education stands at only 28.4%, far below that of countries like the United States (79.36%), United Kingdom (80.15%), Germany (77.37%), Canada (77.31%), and China (60.2%).

This means that out of every 100 Indians in the 18–23 age group, only 28 are enrolled in higher education. In a nation where nearly 83% of the population is under 50, this presents a critical challenge. One key solution to bridging this gap is empowering youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education and build sustainable livelihoods.

Every mind is a
mine of talent.


About AWOO

At A World Of Opportunity Foundation, we believe that education is the most critical component to sustain socio-economic change.

Established in 2013 AWOO Foundation is a registered charitable trust that supports deserving students from economically weaker sections of society. The scholarship is offered at both, the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, for professional and livelihood-focused courses.


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