Radhakrishnan-Nachiar Merit Scholarship
Many immigrant parents work with passion and determination to send their children to college in America, often requiring significant sacrifice.
With college costs rising, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for first-generation students and their families to afford the costs of college. The growing inaccessibility of a college degree threatens to stall the dreams of many prospective students, affecting the livelihoods of their families as well.
This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to complete a college degree in the U.S. so they can create a better future for their families.
Any high school junior, senior, or undergraduate student of Indian descent who has at least a 3.5 GPA and will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself, defining moments in your life, and how your immigrant background has affected your academic endeavors.
Please share a bit about yourself and any defining moments growing up in an Indian immigrant family in the U.S. How has this background shaped your academic endeavors?
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The application deadline is Jul 27, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 27, 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 Aug 27, 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 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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