Anil and Neema Thakrar Family Fund

The Anil and Neema Thakrar Family Fund will be used to assist graduating seniors from any high school in Cumberland, Dauphin, or Perry County, or current college students with permanent residences in Cumberland, Dauphin, or Perry counties, for the study of math, science, and engineering, or a medical related discipline.

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Deadline

March 15


Award

1 winner/Amount varies

Scholarship FAQs

Criteria

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  1. Graduating seniors from any high school in Cumberland, Dauphin, or Perry counties OR current college students with permanent residences in Cumberland, Dauphin, or Perry county
  2. Plans to attend college for the study of math, science, or engineering
  3. Leadership/community service
  4. Character
  5. Academic performance, including a GPA between a 2.5 and 3.5 (this scholarship is not intended for the student with the highest GPA, but rather to the student with average grades who demonstrates motivation, character, ability, and potential)
  6. Financial need
  7. Essay
  8. Supplemental documents. This may include a resume, letter(s) of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), or other scholarship-specific documents. Specific requirements are noted in the application.

Essay

Describe your biggest life challenge and what you learned from the experience. Essay should be titled, 300 words maximum.

Renewability

Recipients of this scholarship may reapply for additional consecutive years. Students must submit a full application but may be prompted to complete a different essay. 

 

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