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High School Scholarship Program

Kanwal Foundation is passionate about leading the way for the future STEM workforce. Through scholarships, grants, and mentorship programs, we provide educational opportunities to prepare the next generation of medical professionals and technology leaders.

Beyond high school, we encourage students to pursue higher education. Higher Education paves the path to better citizenship and improved quality of the community as a whole by providing students with cultural awareness, better choices, and possibilities. It bridges the gap between potential and realization. The percentage of high school students not enrolling in college has been steadily going up over the last few years. Socio-economic challenges, the overwhelming application process, lack of guidance, and added complexities due to COVID are some of the main factors responsible for this declining rate. In California, the increasing demand for high-skilled workers and inflated costs of living make higher education critical for our youth to succeed and contribute positively to our society.

Scholarship Grants

The foundation is looking to award scholarships to students currently attending high school and applying soon to an accredited U.S. college or university, residing in the United States, and pursuing a STEM-related field.

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The grant can be used for:

  • SAT or ACT or AP curriculum preparation: This includes paying for targeted tutoring services or purchase of books to help accelerate students’ preparation for SAT, ACT or AP classes. AP classes applicants will need to provide a list of enrolled classes and their purpose for these classes

  • SAT or ACT exam fees

  • Counseling services to support the college application process

  • College application fees

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2022

 

Award: Up to $30,000 

Eligibility:

  • Must be a resident of California, United States

  • Must fall into one of the below categories:

    • Applying to college

    • Preparing for the SAT or ACT

    • Preparing for AP exams

  • Must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0

  • Must demonstrate good character and a passion for higher education

  • Must have a genuine need for financial support 

Application

Applications must include the following:
1. A transcript

2. A resume showcasing extracurricular activities such as club involvement, work experience, family responsibilities, sports involvement

​3. A statement of purpose: an essay outlining career goals (500-word maximum)

​4. Short essay answers to the following questions (both are required)

  • How do you feel like you have made a positive impact and contributed to your community?

  • How will the scholarship help you meet your education and career goals?

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-- Once you have completed gathering all of your application material, email your application to bod@kanwalfoundation.org

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