Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship
Gunvant & Bharati Parekh immigrated to the USA in the late 60s. With hopes for a better future, they believed in the core Indian principals, raising their kids in the traditions and customs of their motherland.
Gunvant Parekh was a forward-thinking pioneer. Being the first in his family to leave India, he established himself in a new country and helped his extended family settle in America. A progressive thinker and person, he believed in core Indian values. He was a disciplined, principled, and family man. He was a foodie, dancer, and lover of life.
2011, marked the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Bharati Parekh. She was a caring, selfless mother who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was a bright woman, educated as a chemist, and finishing at the top of her class in Gujarat! Always with a smile, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and human, seeing the best in everything
Eligibility
Two scholarships will be awarded to students in the United States who are seniors in high school or current college students, who are actively enrolled in college as of September 2024. The student must be of Indian origin and must demonstrate academic and personal excellence.
Amount
The one-time $1,000.00 check will be awarded to help defray the cost of tuition, room and board, or books for Two students.
Application Process
Download and submit the completed 2023 application to parekhscholarship@gmail.com
The applicant must complete the attached form and essays.
Deadline for Application
The deadline for applying for this scholarship is June 1, 2024. Completed applications must be submitted by email to parekhscholarship@gmail.com. NO late applications will be accepted.
Announcement of Scholar
The scholar will be announced and notified on August 1, 2024.