Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Parekh Family Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
  2. Must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student at the time of application.
  3. Must demonstrate academic achievement.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must be of Indian heritage.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of Indian ancestry. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and personal excellence.

Application requirements for the Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Two essays
  • Transcripts
  • Photo
Additional Information: This scholarship is provided in memory of Gunvant & Bharati Parekh. The Parekh Family Foundation is a non-profit foundation that focuses on activities that embody the ideals and values of the late Gunvant and Bharati Parekh. These activities include supporting education, research, and medical aid to those in need, around the world.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, May 12

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, May 12

Applications and information about this award can be found online at the Parekh Family Foundation website. In addition to the completed application form, students must submit the following items: two essays of up to 500 words responding to the two topic ptompts listed on the essay; recent transcripts for high school and/or college, as applicable; and a photo of the applicant. Essay responses must be presented in video format. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email to the provided email address, and must be received no later than the deadline date.
About Parekh Family Foundation:
Contact Information: Selene Parekh, n/a
Address: 53 Topaz Jewel Court Durham, North Carolina 27713

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