Scholarship Undergraduate

Upakar Foundation Scholarship

Upakar Foundation

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
132
Days
April 30 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of Citizenship (United States and Indian); Tax returns
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

Upakar supports the educational and career aspirations of the Indian American community. Upakar provides scholars either $10,000 for over four years at a university ($2,500 per year), or $2,000 for over 2 years at a community college ($1,000 per year) and can receive $5,000 over 2 years at university ($2,500 per year). Applicants must currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA. They must plan to enroll in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university or two-year community college, during the Fall of a scholarship cycle. Applicants must have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India. They must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) holder. Applicants must have a prior year Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040 of less than $125,000. The scholarship process is competitive. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded
$10,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Asian/Pacific Islander students
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Indian

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of Citizenship (United States and Indian); Tax returns
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact upakarfoundation@hotmail.com
Address 12154 Darnestown Rd., Box 407
Gaithersburg, MD 20878