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Shaun Ahuja
Shaun
Ahuja
- University Application Portfolio | 2026
Student Entrepreneur · Fintech Innovator
I believe age should never limit what someone can achieve. I want to build ventures that turn real-world problems into solutions that improve people's lives.
SNAPSHOT
Test Prep Score
To be updated
Latest Average (Grade 9)
84%
Leadership
Founder, The Paisa Project & UmbrellaPay
Recognition
Winner, One Million Founders Entrepreneurship Program (Consat Orahi × Google)
Gurugram | Grade 9, CBSE
- About
Started a fintech app before he could even vote!
Shaun Ahuja is a Grade 9 student at Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon with a strong passion for entrepreneurship, leadership, and social impact. He believes that age should never limit what someone can achieve a philosophy he's put into practice through The Paisa Project, a financial literacy initiative for domestic workers, and UmbrellaPay, a fintech app for students currently in development.
What drives him is the chance to turn ideas into solutions that improve people's lives. Alongside his ventures, he competes in Model United Nations and the World Scholar's Cup, and works as a brand identity designer constantly building new skills as a leader and innovator.
"Every experience, whether successful or challenging, helps me become a better problem solver."
- Personal Statement
- Academics
A consistent record of academic excellence.
CURRENT SCHOOL
Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon
Curriculum: CBSE | Grade 9
Latest Grades
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Grade 8 Final Exam: ~88%
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Grade 9 Periodic Assessment 1: 84%
Academic Honors
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N/A
- STANDARDISED TESTS
Verified scores across global benchmarks.
PSAT
NA/1520
Math NA · Verbal NA
SAT
NA/1600
Overall Band Performance
- Extracurriculars
Leadership, research, and impact beyond the classroom.
Founder - The Paisa Project (2026-Present)
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Founded and leads a financial literacy initiative for domestic workers, teaching budgeting, banking, UPI safety, and government schemes.
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Built a community of 90+ followers and helped open 16 bank accounts



Founder - UmbrellaPay (Project, Jan 2026–Present)
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Founded and is developing a student-led fintech startup to simplify digital payments and improve financial accessibility.
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Won the One Million Founders Entrepreneurship Program (Consat Orahi × Google); secured ₹10,000 in funding
Brand Identity & Logo Designer - TourGolfIn (Trinity Golf India Pvt. Ltd.) (Project, 2025–Present)
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Designed the company's official logo and brand identity, working directly with the client.
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Logo featured on 5,000+ branded T-shirts and promotional merchandise



Model United Nations Delegate - IIMUN, BharatMUN, KEDMUN (Leadership, 2025–Present)
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Represented delegations across three MUN conferences on committees including IPL, UEFA, and UNICEF.
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Developed diplomacy, negotiation, and public speaking skills across 3 conferences

Theatre Club Member - Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon (Leadership, 2023–Present)
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Active member since 2023, participating in productions, rehearsals, and inter-school competitions.
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Contributed to award-winning performance, including 1st Place at Shiv Nadar Kalateet

Franklin Essay Prize 2026 - Essai Education (Competition, 2026)
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Authored an original research essay on a global issue for an international essay competition.
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Produced a research-based essay with proper citations
- Key Achievements
Selected recognitions and distinctions.
Winner, One Million Founders Entrepreneurship Program
Consat Orahi × Google; won ₹10,000 seed funding (2026)
Founder, The Paisa Project
helped open 16 bank accounts; 90+ community members (2026)
Brand Identity Designer, TourGolfIn
The logo was on 5,000+ pieces of branded merchandise (2025)
1st Place in Theatre Competition (2025)
Won 1st Place at Shiv Nadar Kalateet Inter-School Theatre Competition (2025)
World Scholar's Cup
Reached till the Global Round Qualifier (2026). Silver Medal in Team's Scholar Bowl and Debate Competitions.
- Skills and Interests
A toolkit shaped by rigour and curiosity.
Skills
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Leadership
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Entrepreneurship
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Public Speaking
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Financial Literacy
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Graphic Design
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Branding
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Research
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Critical Thinking
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Problem Solving
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Project Management
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Social Media Management
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Content Creation
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Debate
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Creative Writing
Interest
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Entrepreneurship
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Social Impact
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Theatre
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Model United Nations
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Graphic Design
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Financial Literacy
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Public Speaking
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Reading
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Football
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Sports Technology
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Business Innovation
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Community Service
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