GOSUMEC Foundation USA offers Need & Merit-Based Scholarships through two key programs:

The flagship Bridges to MBBS & More – Pay it forward Scholarship with administrative support from FFE.

The Collaborative Scholarship initiative, in partnership with our alma mater through DJST, which extends support to paraclinical professional students.

Our goal is to build a thriving nonprofit driven by exceptional leadership, empowering us to support more students with greater impact, efficiency, and sustainability for the long term.

GOSUMEC Foundation USA is uniquely positioned to create a lasting cycle of support that will sustain the Bridges to MBBS & More initiative indefinitely.

The initiative offers MBBS students a $5,000 scholarship, distributed over five annual installments of $1,000. Eligibility is based on a family income of less than ₹8,00,000 and a NEET rank of under 40,000.

Through individual scholarship contributions, the creation of a student corpus, and the Pay It Forward commitment from beneficiaries, this ongoing cycle of giving will uplift not only students but also their families and communities, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Our flagship program, Angels for Students, is a monthly giving initiative that empowers you to support student scholars and sustain their success.

For just a little over $3 a day—less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee—you can sponsor an MBBS student for a year.

With a contribution of $16 a day, less than the price of a lunch entrée, your generosity can cover the full academic support for an MBBS student throughout their course.

Monthly giving offers you, our dedicated philanthropists, the joy of ongoing fulfillment as you empower MBBS students and help shape their futures.

By fostering a movement of charitable living and shared impact, you are transforming lives of students, their families & the wider community.

For MBBS students, a $100,000 corpus—through multi-year or one-time contributions—provides $1,000 annually over five years, ensuring a total of $5,000 in course support for one student each year, sustained indefinitely.

For Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) students, a $60,000 corpus will offer $3,000 in course support for one student each year, with $750 distributed annually over four years.

Similarly, for Medical Technician students, a $45,000 corpus will ensure $2,250 in total course support for one student each year, disbursed as $750 annually over three years.

These funds will provide perpetual support to students, creating a lasting impact.

At GOSUMEC Foundation USA, we are committed to building a sustainable framework that supports medical and paramedical students for generations to come.

You also have the unique opportunity to establish a Named Perpetual Scholarship in honor of yourself, your family, or loved ones, ensuring your legacy continues by sponsoring a student indefinitely.

GOSUMECs at every stage have the opportunity to contribute to Student Welfare in a way that suits them best.

Whether it’s becoming a monthly philanthropist, making a one-time donation with the option for annual support. or committing $20,000 per year for five years to reach a total of $100,000—ensuring the education of one MBBS student, every year-forever, you are offered various ways to make a meaningful impact.

Our Financial Committee, comprising five members—including three GOSUMECs who serve independently of the governing board—is committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship.

The current members are Kishore Harjai,  Vinod Patel, Tushar Vora, Treasurer Anil Sheth, and Founder & Board Chair Sanjay Bindra.

Together, they ensure our financial practices are aligned with the Investment Policy Statement, adhering to best principles that safeguard the long-term impact and sustainability of our mission.

Our Investment Policy Statement-IPS provides a clear framework for managing the corpus investments.

The funds are allocated in a 70/30 ratio between index funds and cash equivalents, ensuring a balance between liquidity and stable growth to outpace inflation.

This structure supports an annual 5% draw, which will be adjusted down to 4% after 2032, aligning with long-term sustainability goals.

Our commitment to our benefactors is rooted in the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, transparency, and accountability.

We strive to demonstrate the impact of their hard-earned contributions, fostering trust and nurturing relationships across all alumni groups and stages.

With deep gratitude for their support, we are dedicated to being responsible stewards of their contributions, while continually strengthening our community to ensure lasting benefits for the students of our alma mater.

GOSUMEC Foundation USA is dedicated to student welfare, with a focus on building awareness grounded in our core principles: Transparency, Accountability, and Stewardship.

Through our efforts, we aim to unite the GOSUMEC community by fostering meaningful connections and engagement.

Our financial support includes individual scholarships for students, while also establishing a sustainable corpus to ensure long-term impact for future generations.

We allocate 70% of collected funds to build a sustainable corpus for long-term impact, while 30% is dedicated to supporting individual students through sponsored scholarships.

To balance stability with growth, 30% of the corpus is held in cash equivalents, such as U.S. Treasuries, and 70% is invested in an Index ETF, ensuring growth potential and safeguarding against inflation.

Thanks to your generous support, we raised nearly $300,000 for our corpus in our inaugural year-2023.

We’re on track to reach $1 million by 2026, with a long-term goal of building a sustainable $3 million corpus by 2032.

Trust in GOSUMEC Foundation USA is built through consistent, honest, and transparent communication.

By sharing impactful, tangible results and success stories, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our initiatives.

We uphold the highest ethical standards across all aspects, from fundraising to program delivery.

Active engagement with our community is at the heart of decision-making and participation, fostering a sense of unity as we all work together to Connect, Engage, and contribute to our shared mission.

GOSUMEC Foundation USA thrives through the support of our diverse community, guided by a Trust Funnel that embraces GOSUMECs at various career stages and levels of awareness about our mission.

Discover how we foster Connection, Engagement, and Contribution, all united in our shared commitment to Student Welfare.

The Bridges to MBBS & More-Pay It Forward Scholarship strives to build a sustainable corpus for student scholarships that will endure for generations.

We aim to nurture compassionate professionals ready to enter the workforce.

Our support extends beyond financial aid, encompassing essential mentorship, guidance throughout the students’ journeys, and rewards for pro-social behavior.

Through our Pay It Forward promise—a non-binding agreement—scholars commit to supporting future students, both financially and with mentorship, when they are able.

This cycle of giving benefits not only the scholars themselves but also their families and communities.

In our inaugural year, 2023, we proudly supported 17 students, including 4 deserving female students—setting a historic milestone as the highest level of support in our alma mater’s nearly 100-years history.

This is a milestone for all of us, GOSUMECs, to take pride in!

The Bridges to MBBS & More – Pay It Forward Scholarship leverages the established efficiency and scale of the Foundation for Excellence-FFE network.

Through a digital process accessible via our website, candidates are identified,  verified & selected, based on need and merit.

Funds are then disbursed directly into the scholars’ bank accounts, ensuring a seamless process that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

This approach eliminates inefficiencies in fund distribution, maximizing the impact of our scholarship program.

Through the Collaborative Scholarship Initiative, GOSUMEC Foundation USA pledges to match funds raised in India to support paraclnical students selected by the Committee-from both India and the US, ensuring continued support for these future healthcare professionals.

This need- and merit-based scholarship aims to empower students in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Medical Technicians, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive in their fields.

For paraclinical professionals, the initiative offers Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students a $3,000 scholarship for their four-year course, distributed in annual installments of $750.

Similarly, Medical Technical students will receive $750 annually for the duration of their studies.

By uniting our global community, GOSUMEC Foundation USA is committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals through sustained financial assistance.

In our inaugural year, 2023, we proudly supported 21 students, including 9 from the United States.

Through collaboration with colleagues in India and a partnership with a corporate sponsor, we made history by extending support to paraclinical professional students for the first time in our alma mater’s nearly 100-year legacy.

This is a milestone for all of us, GOSUMECs, to take pride in!

Paraclinical students, identified through the application process, are selected by a committee consisting of members from both India and the United States.

This Collaborative Committe will ensure a transparent selection process and develop efficiencies in fund disbursement.

At GOSUMEC Foundation USA, our mission is to support student scholarships & welfare by fostering a thriving community of GOSUMECs at every stage of life.

A thriving community benefits all stakeholders, amplifying the positive impact on deserving students, advancing their careers, and fostering their continued contributions to society.

Our community is made up of four key groups of alumni: fresh graduates, early-career professionals, established experts, and legacy professionals.

Each group has the opportunity to connect and engage with one another, fostering a network that benefits both themselves and the broader community.

Through the contribution of their time, financial resources, and mentorship, members provide vital support that extends beyond financial aid, enriching the lives of students and strengthening the entire GOSUMEC family.

Our alumni community fosters opportunities for personal and professional growth by offering mentorship, networking, and support.

Together, we help shape leaders in both clinical and paraclinical fields, empowering clinicians, professionals, and leaders in healthcare and related careers—something we can all take pride in.

At GOSUMEC Foundation USA, our core mission is Student Welfare.

In our inaugural year, 2023, we proudly supported a total of 38 scholars—17 through the Bridges to MBBS & More program and 21 through the Collaborative Scholarship initiative. Of these, 26 were backed by our US-based GOSUMEC community.

We welcome students to join our community at alumni.gosumec.org

Numbers show statistics, but personal journeys reveal the true impact of support.

Dive into the inspiring journey of Sanket Gaikwad, and see how the GOSUMEC Foundation USA, in collaboration with our incredible alumni in India, made a difference in his life.

Together, we bridged continents and provided financial scholarship support from the US, proving that teamwork can transform lives.

Through the partnership with Dr. Mahesh Abhyankar from India, we also ensured Sanket received the medicines he needed.

Watch Sanket’s story and witness the power of ONE.

GOSUMEC Foundation is honored to unite our community across the US and India.

Relish these heartfelt moments of gratitude and contentment as we bring together our benefactors and beneficiaries.

During this celebration in the Physiology Lab, Drs. Anil & Rucha Sheth were deeply moved by the joy shared with the Scholars, Dr. Shenvi, and her colleagues.

Sharad Gunda’s philanthropy is deeply rooted in the timeless wisdom of our scriptures, driving him to make a lasting impact.

His heartfelt motivations reflect a sincere commitment to uplift others, guided by the principles of compassion and generosity.

Shishir Dhruva is truly impressed by the remarkable progress of GOSUMEC Foundation USA, reflecting on its journey from the first meeting of just 25 GOSUMECs in 2023 to the impactful organization it has become today.

Moved by the inspirational video of a student whose life was transformed by the scholarship, Mehernoor Watcha expresses his deep gratitude to the founders and the entire team.

His heartfelt message reflects the profound impact in changing lives.

Dr. D.R. SarDesai, a distinguished Goan, a loving and caring family man, was celebrated for his roles as a freedom fighter, humble community leader,            prolific author, and as an Emeritus Professor and Chairman of the History Department at UCLA.

In honor of the late Dr. D.R. SarDesai, Drs. Archana and Sanjay Bindra have generously contributed $50,000 to promote the humanities, facilitate archives digitization at GSMC & KEMH, and support scholarly endeavors focused on the history of our alma mater.

Furthermore, they have established a U.S. corpus fund through their continued personal contributions.