Veerappan Memorial Scholarship
Lasya Voonna, a 10th grader at Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School in Somerset, NJ, and her brother, Gagan Voonna, an 11th grader, are dedicated volunteers in their community. They share a belief in the transformative power of education and are committed to breaking down financial barriers that hinder deserving students from attending college.
Within their neighborhood, they've successfully raised funds to support academically deserving and financially needy students pursuing higher education. Their efforts received a generous $500 donation from a family friend in memory of her departed Father-in-Law, Veerappan.
The Voonna siblings aspire to provide students from diverse economic backgrounds with access to quality education and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
Any low-income undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and extracurricular or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how your financial background has affected you, how a scholarship would help you realize your dreams, and how your dream would make a difference in the world.
How has your financial situation affected your education? How will a scholarship lead you to achieving your dream? How will that dream have a positive effect on society?
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The application deadline is Jun 5, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 5, 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 Jul 5, 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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