Two field studies were conducted by the BREAD Society to make an evaluation of thegenuineness of the economic backwardness of the families of the selected scholars. The first study was conducted in January/February 2004 and the second study was conducted three years later between January and March 2007.

ACE - Adopt a Child to Educate - Mattilo Manikyalu, a Report of the findings of the first field study was printed and circulated in 2004.

Scholars' Homes, a Report of the findings of the second field study was printed and circulated in 2007.

Both the studies confirmed that the basis of selection of BREAD Scholars is on the right lines.