Dr. C.L. Gupta Young Scholars Award
Dr. Chaman L. Gupta dedicated his life to supporting his family and contributing to society through numerous charitable donations. We establish this award to continue his legacy of helping students worldwide.
Many exceptional individuals are held back from their dreams due to the circumstances they’re born into, with financial strife often being a limiting factor. However, adversity does not have to be the end of the story. Through perseverance and discipline, anything is possible, regardless of the challenges faced along the way.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dr. Chaman L. Gupta by supporting students who have excelled in their academics despite facing hardship.
Any low-income undergraduate or graduate student who has earned high standardized test scores may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about your personal background, examples of academic achievement, your career goals, your financial need, and how this scholarship would help you.
Write an essay highlighting several key aspects:
1. Personal background and challenges - describe the personal and financial challenges you have faced, emphasizing how these challenges have shaped your academic journey and determination. Focus on core values.
2. Academic achievement - discuss your academic accomplishments, especially focusing on your performance in standardized tests (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT) and how you have excelled despite facing adversity.
3. Career goals and aspirations - outline your future ambitions and how receiving this scholarship would help you achieve your educational and career objectives.
4. Financial need - clearly articulate your financial need and how receiving the scholarship would alleviate your financial burden, allowing you to focus more on your studies and personal growth.
5. Impact - describe how you plan to contribute positively to your community or field of study in the future, illustrating the potential impact of your education and career path.
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The application deadline is Nov 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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