1. finance
2. grants, scholarships and financial aid
3. scholarships

The focus of Vidya Scholarships is on Engineering and Medical students.
How to Apply
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Complete The Application (which
can be downloaded from the
Application Information Page).
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Submit application together with
attachments as listed on the
application form.
Resources
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You may reach us via e-mail or by
using the help/feedback form (Please
include your name, phone number and
e-mail)
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All Documents Must Be Mailed To:
P S Sawhney
12075 Morrow Dr., Tustin, CA 92782, USA
e-mail address: [email protected]
About Us
Vidya Scholarships Foundation is affiliated with Beyond Borders Foundation Inc, which
is established as an IRS tax-exempt organization in the USA (under IRS section 501 C3,
Federal Identification Number: 52-2387044). The scholarship funds are dispersed in
India by Vidya charitable trust. (Registration Number in India- 12368/36 Dated August
2001).
Vidya Scholarships has a Board of Trustees and a Advisory Committee as shown in the
Administration section. The trustees and Advisory Committee members are dedicated
people with integrity and high moral values who volunteer their efforts for Vidya
Scholarships.
Vidya Scholarships Foundation has been providing scholarships in India since 2002 to
deserving students in engineering and medicine.
Vision
Vidya Scholarships is a reputable institution dedicated to the service of humanity by
enhancing knowledge through education. Scholarship recipients are required to
financially support the Vidya Scholarship fund upon completion of their studies as they
start earning. This way, more scholarships can be awarded to needy students in the future.
Mission
Vidya Scholarship's mission is to improve the lives of deserving and financially
disadvantaged families through the gift of education (Vidhya Dhaan) to the academically
outstanding students to enable them to attain their full potential.
The Process
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The Board of Trustees collects funds for the award of Scholarships and advertises
about the availability of scholarships.
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Scholars are selected based on their academic achievements, financial needs and
other talents. Their contribution to the community are also considered as
described in their personal statement.
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The Board Of Trustees review and approve the awards based on the application
and interview, in consultation with the Advisory Committee.
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The performance of Vidya Scholars is reviewed yearly, before subsequent years’
disbursement of funds.
General Information
The Vidya Scholarship will cover full tuition for the entire length of the program, and in
some cases cover lodging and some other expenses. Currently enrolled students must
maintain their Merit Status and submit their progress report in order to renew their
scholarship.
Scholarship Eligibility
Prospective Candidates should fulfill the following eligibility requirements to be
considered for Vidya Scholarship:
1) Should have secured admission in engineering or medical college for the academic
year 2007-2008
2) Only students who secure admission by merit will be considered. Students who secure
admission by paying Capitation fee will not be considered for Scholarship
3) Students should demonstrate Financial Need.
Application and Attachments
1. Completed Application form with photograph
2. Proof of admission in the Engineering/Medical College for the year 2007-2008
3. Attested copy of the higher secondary mark sheet (+2). Attestation can be done by
any Gazetted officer of the State/Central Government or Headmaster of the
school, or by the Principal/Dean, or Head of the Department of the present
college.
4. Proof of income of the parents from the employer, Income Tax Return or from
appropriate authorities as the case may be.
5. A Personal Statement describing why you deserve the scholarship.
All Documents Must Be Submitted With The Application For Scholarship
Consideration. If acceptance letter from the engineering or medical school is not
available at the time of submittal of the application, it should be submitted later as
soon as possible.
Timeline For Application
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Completed Application Form along with required Attachments should be
submitted by mail or electronically to the addresses shown below by
May 30th, 2007. Incase acceptance letters are not available by this date,
they should be submitted later as soon as possible.
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There will be a telephone interview before the final selection is made.
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Candidates selected for Vidya Scholarship will be informed before the
start of the academic year.
Address for Mailing:
P.S. Sawhney
2075 Morrow Drive / Tustin, CA 92782, USA
Documents can be scanned and submitted electronically to:
[email protected]
Administration
The Vidya Scholarships Program is administered by the board of trustees, with help
from the Advisory committee.
Board Of Trustees
Mrs. Daljit Kaur Suri................................... Retired college Principal ( India)
Mr. Pardaman Singh Sawhney..................... Retired Engineer (Bechtel Corp.- USA)
Mr. Jagjodh Singh Sawhney........................ Business executive, LA- USA
Dr. Ajit Singh Sawhney............................... Medical Doctor, LA- USA
Mr. Kuldeep Singh Sawhney....................... Business executive, LA-USA
Mrs. Amarjit Kaur Kohli............................. Insurance executive, LA-USA
Advisory Committee
Mr. Surjit Singh Sethi.................................. Business Executive- Bombay, India
Mrs. Santosh Kaur Sawhney....................... Home maker- Kota, India
Mr. Kuldeep Singh Suri............................... Retired Deputy Director of Schools, Rajasthan,
India
Mr. Umed Singh Suri................................... Retired School Head Master, Kota, India
Mr. Khushjiv Singh Sethi............................. Manufacturer-Electronic Components,
Mohali, India
Mrs. Manjit Kaur Suri................................. Home maker, Dallas- USA
Ms. Nitasha Kaur Sawhney........................ Attorney At Law, LA-USA
Mr. Kultej Singh Sawhney .......................... Management Consultant, CA-USA
Past Scholars
Please note this is only a partial list.
Year
Name
Professional Institution
Shwetabh Tiwari
Engineering College, Bikaner
2002
Sunil Kumar Jain
Prince Parela
Davendra Jain
Rakesh Rathore
Inderpal Singh
Satpal Singh
Swati Jain
Deepak Kumar
Prajapat
Dental College, Jaipur
Modi Institute of Technology,Kota
Indian Inst. Of Planning and
Management
University, Hyderabad
I.I.T Toarkee
I.I.T Bombay
Modi Institute of Technology, Kota
?
2003
Joginder Singh
Shefalika Tiwari
Nitin Jain
Rakesh Rathor
Tanuj Gupta
Davender Jain
Prince Pareta
Swati Jain
?
Engineering College, Bikaner
College of Computer Education, Kota
?
Modi Institute of Technology,Kota
Modi Institute of Technology,Kota
Modi Institute of Technology,Kota
Modi Institute of Technology,Kota
Kulwinder Singh
Kautilya Institute of Technology,
Jaipur
2004
2005