What we do

Shah Life Skills Scholarship

In partnership with Virtual Enterprises International, we offer the Shah Life Skills Scholarship to graduating high school students pursuing higher education.

This scholarship goes beyond financial support. It focuses on developing the whole individual through five key areas: academic growth, financial literacy, emotional awareness, physical well-being, and inner grounding.

First cohort of scholarship recipients (2022)

Back Kayla Hua, Richie Magaribi, Pravin Shah, Sateesh Babu

In front Elizabeth Persaud-Pooran, Leslie Bustamante, Deena Shah

“Your support and belief in us is both motivating and encouraging, and I am very grateful for the investment you are making in our growth, both academically and personally.”

– Jerolina Frias

“It encouraged me to reflect deeply on the kind of impact I want to have—not just for myself, but for future generations.”

– Leslie Bustamante

“I’ve really appreciated both the support and the opportunities to reflect on my growth each year. Not just through my academic achievements, but also through the experiences and involvements I’ve had on and off campus.”

– Kayla Hua (2025)

Annual Lunch with Scholarship recipients 2025

Character & Values Education (India)

OASIS Movement

We support the OASIS Movement in India, focused on character and values-based education for students, teachers, and parents.

The program emphasizes emotional intelligence, ethical thinking, and personal responsibility—helping young individuals build a strong inner foundation early in life.

Dream India camp, students parliament is in session. Pravin Shah, ask question to clarify issue at hand (2016)
Oasis Succession retreat where Deena Shah and Pravin Shah participate in a session (2025)

Financial Literacy Initiatives

StreetSquash

We believeWe support financial literacy initiatives for students and families through programs at StreetSquash in Harlem, New York.

We believe earning money is only one part of success—learning how to manage it wisely is essential for long-term stability and independence.

Class in action

Arts, Culture & Community

In addition to our primary focus areas, we support selected initiatives in arts, culture, and community development aligned with our values.