Upakar Foundation Community College Scholarships

Upakar Indian-American Community Foundation

Award: $500–$1,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026

To provide education assistance to high school students of Indian descent. Qualifications: Applicants must have either been born or have one parent born in the republic of India; be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card) holder; plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university or 2-year community college, during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year); have a prior year family adjusted gross income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040 of less than $125,000; currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; following documents application: proof of citizenship (United States and Indian); proof of citizenship (United States and Indian)t; copy of SAT or ACT scores; student aid report (SAR, generated from completing FASFA); tax returns (Required - last year 1040 and Schedule 1). Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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