Shahjahan Begum Memorial Scholarship
Shahjahan Begum was a beloved mother who never got the chance to go to school yet strongly advocated for women's rights to have careers.
While great strides have been made towards gender equality and women's empowerment, many legal and societal roadblocks affect young women and girls as they pursue their education. From unsupportive family or friends to male-dominated clubs or classes to harassment in the workplace, women face many struggles when pursuing their dreams.
This scholarship honors Shahjahan Begum's life by supporting women pursuing degrees and successful careers.
Any female undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student who is a first—or second-generation immigrant from Pakistan may apply for this scholarship. Students with at least a 3.0 GPA are preferred.
To apply, could you tell us about the career you dream of, the impact you wish to have in the world, and how your Pakistani background shapes you, your values, and your vision for a better world?
What are your career goals, and how do you plan to make a positive impact through your career? How has your Pakistani background shaped you, your values and your vision for a better world?
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The application deadline is Dec 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 31, 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 31, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
