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2013 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarships for International Students in San Diego, USA

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The San Diego Indian American Society offers Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarships in USA. This scholarship is for pursuing undergraduate degree. Ten scholarships are awarded San Diego county high school graduates every year. The International students in USA can apply for this scholarship. Selection criteria are academic excellence, community involvement, financial need and educational background of parents, statement of purpose, recommendation, and essay.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 08, 2013.

Study Subject(s):The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the universities.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing undergraduate degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The San Diego Indian American Society
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
  • We invite you to nominate two of your graduating seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.8.
  • Total Awards and United States Congressional Certificate of Achievement to Graduating Seniors of San Diego County High Schools Based on Academic Excellence, Community Involvement and an Essay on Non-Violent Means for Conflict Resolution.
  • The Scholarship is open to all students, irrespective of national origin.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for this.
Scholarship Description:
The San Diego Indian American Society is soliciting your cooperation once again this year to request participation from the top graduating seniors of your high school for the 2013 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarships.
Number of awards offered: Scholarships are awarded to a minimum of ten San Diego county high school graduates every year.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? From $1,000 and above; $40,000 of total awards are offered for graduating seniors of your high school.

Selection Criteria: The criteria for selection include:
  1. Academic excellence
  2. Community involvement
  3. Statement of purpose for college
  4. An original essay on "nonviolent means for conflict resolution"
  5. Recommendations by teachers and
  6. Financial need and educational background of parents.
Notification: Students will be notified by 1 June.
How to Apply:
Your School should nominate you. Your nomination package should include the completed application by the student and the counselor along with the supporting materials.
For More Information: http://gandhischolars.ucsd.edu