Supporting
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Through Education.
Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship
These scholarships support deserving college-age students in achieving their educational goals.
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Our Scholarships
College-Bound Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding high school graduates committed to academic excellence.
AVID Scholarship
A 4-year scholarship for first-generation college students.
Community College Scholarship
Supports community college students with a passion for continuing their education.
STORIES OF IMPACT
Our scholarship recipients share their heartfelt thanks and stories of impact.
Watch this short video to see how your support has helped transform lives and open doors to education and opportunity.
College-Bound Scholarship
Open to high school seniors in San Diego County, the Gandhi Scholarship awards fifteen students with $1,000–$2,000 and a U.S. Congressional certificate.
Funded by the Indian community, the awards are presented at the annual Mahatma Gandhi memorial lecture. To date, over 500 students have been honored for their academic excellence and commitment to Gandhi’s ideals.
Funded by the Indian community, the awards are presented at the annual Mahatma Gandhi memorial lecture. To date, over 500 students have been honored for their academic excellence and commitment to Gandhi’s ideals.
How to apply
College-Bound Scholarship
We have awarded over $100K in Gandhi Scholarships to San Diego County students. Each high school may
nominate two seniors, each of whom submits essays on nonviolence
as a tool for human development. A diverse
committee reviews the applications and selects the
winners.
AVID Scholarship
Eligible applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree and come from families with no prior history of college education. The scholarship aims to support firstgeneration scholars in advancing their academic and professional goals.
Community College Scholarship
Eligible applicants are community college students in San Diego County enrolled in career technical education programs that lead to employment. Preference is given to those with financial need and students who are the first in their family to attend college.
Past Beneficiaries
- Aryahi Gupta
- Theresa Aguilar
- Srika Popuri
- Daniela Alvarez
- Vy Thai
- Lily Nelson-Love
- Aimee Gutierrez Carmona
- Parker Streit
- Sheila Menon
- Jocelyn Zhang
- Ali Khodabakhshidehnavi
- Andrew Shyffer
- Cadence Conner
- Yousif Qaquos
- Ava Maudal
Beneficiaries Speak
AVID Scholarship
The AVID Scholarship supports high-achieving, first-generation high school seniors in San Diego County who are part of a program that prepares them for college success.
It empowers students by helping them build the skills needed to thrive in higher education. Eight students will be selected through an interview process to receive $8,000 each, paid directly to their college or university.
It empowers students by helping them build the skills needed to thrive in higher education. Eight students will be selected through an interview process to receive $8,000 each, paid directly to their college or university.
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Past Beneficiaries
- Yousif Qaqos
- Shinwar Bamarni
- Gerilyn Bagtas
- Sylvia Rodriguez
- Laisha Alvarado
- Brookelyn Thompson
- Thomas Le
- Lameta Shamoon
Community COLLEGE Scholarship
This scholarship supports career-focused community college students in San Diego County. Selected applicants receive $1,000 based on essays and interviews.
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Past Beneficiaries
- Yousif Qaqos
- Shinwar Bamarni
- Gerilyn Bagtas
- Sylvia Rodriguez
- Laisha Alvarado
- Brookelyn Thompson
- Thomas Le
- Lameta Shamoon