Edtech platform SecureMyScholarship crosses 7 million dollars in scholarships disbursed

Many students dream of achieving great milestones in life, something they can make their parents proud of and make themselves capable of setting examples for society. Their definition of success is creating a career through which they can fulfil their dreams. However, only some students are privileged enough to get this opportunity.

The most common problem students face is a lack of guidance and awareness about various universities that can help them achieve their dreams. A fresh student who completes his or her schooling is entirely blank and unsure of what to do next. Looking at the broader aspect of higher education in Asian countries, such as India, not all universities and colleges are excellent or of a high standard. Hence, due to extremely high student numbers in Asia, it is nearly impossible for an average student to enrol in high-ranking universities in their own country, simply because there are so few universities of such calibre and there is such fierce competition. That being said, the only way to overcome this problem is to explore and expose students to universities around the world, because there are many more top-level universities who offer competitive courses to students with significantly less competition for seats. Sadly, when presented with this opportunity most parents are concerned solely about finances and how they will be manageable.

That's where SecureMyScholarship steps in. The popular edtech platform has quickly made a name for itself by connecting students with scholarships at universities around the world, which has helped thousands of students from deserving families in India, the UAE and other countries realise their dreams of a quality higher education at a top-ranked university. To date, the young startup has assisted students from over 20 different countries in securing scholarship opportunities and has connected students with over $7 million in scholarships as of October 30 2023.

Education represents the only hope for a better life for millions of people around the world, and to support this greater cause. According to co-founder Craig Fernandes, SecureMyScholarship is on a mission to make that possible, by making top-level universities accessible and affordable to all students through better scholarship matching and transparency. Based in Dubai, UAE, SecureMyScholarship's north star is to award $100 million in university scholarships to aspiring students interested in studying abroad.

How It Works

SecureMyScholarship, in collaboration with its partner universities, offers guaranteed scholarships and fee waivers to prospective students to bridge the financial gap. It easily connects students with qualified university scholarship options by utilising a state of the art scholarship search matching process, which pairs students with scholarships from its network of over 80,000 courses offered by universities in the United States of America, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

This effort has already resulted in significant life changes for many students from India and other countries. Students have reduced their university tuition significantly thanks to SecureMyScholarship's open and user-friendly design. More importantly, it ensures the scholarship funds reach their intended recipients without being lost in red tape or bureaucracy.

Ian and Craig Fernandes, a father-son duo living in Dubai, UAE, founded SecureMyScholarship.com in November 2021. Their goal as NRIs in Dubai was to provide equal access to top-ranked universities worldwide for young people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Since its inception, the company has grown rapidly. Today the team boasts 27 people spread across 9 countries, and has raised over $500,000 from angel investors who believe in the platform's mission of democratising access to high-quality higher education.

Prospective students can easily search SecureMyScholarship.com for scholarships in USA, UK and Dubai, and filter by location, program, academic level, and budget. In an industry known for its opacity, the platform stands out for its transparency and clarity of options. A comprehensive list of all fee waivers, bursaries, and scholarships available to students can be found on each university's platform page. Once a decision has been made, students can use SecureMyScholarship.com to apply directly to the university and scholarship they choose by completing a quick application that takes less than five minutes from start to finish. To maintain quality and accuracy, SecureMyScholarship has a team of dedicated support staff who ensure that every application is complete and ready before sending it to the university for final review.

Students typically receive their scholarship confirmation and offer letter from the university one to three weeks after applying to the university through SecureMyScholarship.com. And the best part? From start to finish, the application process is completely free for all students, with no hidden charges.

According to Fernandes, the team is working every day towards making the dream of every student possible. They connect students with scholarships, help students choose their desired course as per your aptitude, and even help the student finalise their enrolment with the university of their choice.

Know more About SecureMyScholarship

SecureMyScholarship.com, an innovative ed-tech startup based in Dubai, was founded to enable students from India, the UAE, and worldwide to pursue quality higher education while minimising tuition costs. The platform aims to reduce the cost of high-quality education by connecting students with scholarships at international universities through its cutting-edge scholarship search engine. Since its inception in November 2021, SecureMyScholarship has changed thousands of lives and has disbursed over $7 million in scholarships to date.