At Shooting Stars Foundation, we believe that talent is universal, but access is not. Around the world, there are bright, driven students with the passion and potential to thrive in STEM — but financial constraints, lack of exposure, and limited guidance often stand in the way. That’s where we come in.
We provide need-based scholarships for higher education in India, supporting students who are often first-generation college-goers. Our India Scholarships program, known as the Shooting Stars Graduate (SS Graduate) Program, offers underserved students financial support to complete their graduation, along with mentoring and access to quality STEM education. This is more than financial aid – it’s a commitment to nurturing lifelong learners, future engineers, doctors, scientists, and leaders. In 2025, we expanded this vision globally with the launch of SSF U.S. STEM Scholarships, extending our support to meritorious students from underserved communities in the United States.
The Scholarships Program is made possible through the generosity of:
• Corporate/CSR partners who fund education as part of their social impact mission
• Donors who adopt scholars and commit to supporting their college journey
• Individual contributions that help cover tuition, training, and mentoring costs
We bring STEM to life through hackathons, bootcamps, and innovation challenges — in classrooms, rural communities, and online. These experiences help students in both India and the U.S.A., discover their potential, explore new technologies, and imagine careers they hadn’t thought possible. Whether it’s building a robot, designing a mobile app, or pitching a new idea — our students don’t just learn STEM. They live it.
We inspire the next generation of innovators through hands-on STEM programs — Shooting Stars Elevate (SS Elevate) in India and Shooting Stars Spark (SS Spark) in the U.S. These initiatives spark curiosity, build skills, and open doors to STEM careers for school and college students.
We believe in the power of community and collaboration. Our programs connect students with volunteers, mentors, and industry professionals from across the globe. Through these relationships, young learners gain exposure, guidance, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Our impact is further amplified through corporate partnerships (in the USA), and CSR support (in India). In the United States, corporate grants and philanthropic support enable us to run hands-on STEM camps and hackathons for school and college students across the country. These collaborations allow us to scale our reach, strengthen our training, and equip the next generation of problem-solvers.
At Shooting Stars Foundation, we go beyond financial support – we empower our scholars with holistic training that prepares them for a successful future. From leadership development, communication, and soft skills training to specialized medical training for students pursuing careers in healthcare, our programs ensure scholars gain the tools and confidence to thrive in their chosen fields.
These are high-quality, industry-recognized trainings delivered by expert partners – made accessible to our scholars at no cost, because we believe that talent deserves the very best support. Many of our scholars have reached this stage through sheer determination and resilience, often navigating challenges on their own. At SSF, we ensure they are no longer alone in that journey. We invest in their growth so they can not only succeed individually, but also uplift their families and communities. This is the reason our alumni are not just success stories — they are mentors, role models, and catalysts for generational transformation.
At Shooting Stars Foundation, volunteers are not just contributors — they are core to our approach. From running training sessions and mentoring STEM learners to conducting wellness calls with scholars and supporting backend operations, our global volunteer network drives every aspect of our mission.
Whether you’re a student, educator, industry professional, or retired expert, you can use your time and skills to:
We grow because our volunteers care. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven community creating real, measurable change.
