To be on the Forbes list is one of the most coveted things for any individual. Every year the magazine takes out lists of people who have performed exceptionally well in their specific fields. Adorning the famous 30 under 30’s 2023 edition is an Indian boy from Mangalore, Craig Fernandes. Craig is a 27 year old NRI based in Dubai who is working on her mission of making education more accessible for everyone.
Craig is the co-founder and CEO of SecureMyScholarship.com, a start-up that helps students connect with different scholarships offered by the universities across the globe. The company was launched in November 2021 and now hosts a team of 27 employees.
The company has even raised $1 million at an evaluation of $6 million. So far it has managed to disburse scholarships worth $7.3 million to students from all around the world. These students usually come from middle class and working class families.
Craig started this company because he felt that quality education comes at a price that many people cannot afford. Making it to the Forbes 30 under 30 list is a remarkable achievement for the young entrepreneur.
