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SlumGenius
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Every alley hides a genius.
We find them.

SlumGenius identifies child prodigies from underserved communities across India and gives them scholarships, mentors, and a path to change the world.

Registered NGO · 80G Tax Exemption · Transparent Financials

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Changing lives, one prodigy at a time

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Children Identified

Prodigies discovered across India since 2016

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Cities Reached

From Mumbai slums to Chennai streets

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Scholarships Awarded

Directly funding education and talent

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Graduation Rate

Of enrolled children complete secondary school

They were hidden.
Now they shine.

Every child in our program has a story that began in hardship and is being rewritten through talent and support.

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MathematicsDharavi, Mumbai
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I used to solve equations on the ground with a stick. Now I have a laptop and a scholarship to DPS. I want to be a scientist.

Priya Subramaniam, 14

Full scholarship to Delhi Public School · National Math Olympiad finalist

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Music & Composition

"My guru says I have a gift. SlumGenius gave me a tabla and a music teacher. I composed my first raga at 10."

Arjun Malhotra, 11

Govandi, Mumbai

Young girl with bright eyes and confident smile, warm golden hour light, outdoors
Visual Arts

"I painted on walls because I had no canvas. Now my paintings are in a gallery. I never imagined this."

Lakshmi Devi, 13

Saidapet, Chennai

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Six pathways to
unlock potential.

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Education

Bright Futures Scholarship

Full tuition coverage for identified prodigies from Class 5 through graduation. 312 active scholars currently enrolled.

Mentorship

Mentor Circle

1-on-1 mentorship with industry professionals and academics.

Creative

Arts & Expression

Music, visual arts, dance — nurturing creative prodigies.

Technology

STEM Innovation Lab

Hands-on science, coding, and robotics for curious minds.

Leadership

Young Leaders

Leadership training, debate, and community service programs.

Support

Community Connect

Linking families to nutrition, healthcare, and legal support so children can focus on learning.

Two ways to make a difference

For donors &
philanthropists

₹500 a month funds one child's books for a year. ₹5,000 covers tuition for a term. Every rupee reaches a prodigy directly — 92% program efficiency.

Tax exemption under 80G
Quarterly impact reports
Direct child sponsorship available
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Know a child
prodigy?

Do you know a child with exceptional talent living in an underserved community? Nominate them. Our team visits, evaluates, and if selected, changes their life.

Open to all — no paperwork needed
Free assessment visit
Response within 2 weeks
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