Dr. Salman Zafar Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Salman Zafar was an incredible father who dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of his community.
There are many ways to serve others and many career paths that offer this opportunity. From teaching to medicine to community work and other public interest-focused fields, there are a myriad of options for students who know they want to spend their lives helping others.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Salman Zafar by supporting students who share his commitment to public service.
Any high school student who attends high school in New York City or New York State who plans to pursue a path of service may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference through your future career.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your chosen career.
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The application deadline is Apr 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2025.
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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 May 15, 2025. 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 or future 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.