Hinduism is a minority religion in the United States. Reportedly 1% of American citizens practice Hinduism. Thankfully, some organizations want to help this less-recognized group of students pursue their educational goals and provide scholarships for them.
SVS (Balaji) Temple of Greater Chicago
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: TBD for 2020
This scholarship helps students and their families. Two students receive a scholarship, and the money distributes itself over four years.
Students must complete and mail in an application with appropriate materials, submit letters of recommendation, and potentially participate in a phone interview. Students must be in an accredited college program, maintain a B average, and have no prior criminal record.
The Hindu Temple Educational Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30
This scholarship helps strengthen the growth of the Hindu Temple community. Students must be from a membership family of the Hindu Temple, and can only use the scholarship on tuition and books.
Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, with plans to attend a 2 or 4-year institution. Students must have a minimum 3.00 GPA, submit letters of recommendation and an essay about academic goals and future plans, and have volunteer experience at Hindu Temple events.
Science and Sanatan Dharma Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: TBD for 2020
Four winners will be awarded this scholarship from the Coalition of Hindu Youth. The scholarship is to be used for enrollment at a 2 or 4-year institution.
To be eligible: Students need to send in the appropriate application materials.
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5.99%-16.61%* Variable
4.24%-15.61%* Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CITIZENS |
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5.37% - 15.70% Variable
3.99% - 15.49% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT SALLIE MAE |
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5.37% - 17.99% Variable
3.79% - 17.99% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CREDIBLE |
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5.98% - 13.74% Variable
3.99% - 12.61% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT LENDKEY |
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5.99% - 15.85% Variable
3.79% - 15.41% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT ASCENT |
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3.70% - 8.75% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT ISL |
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5.62% - 16.85% Variable
4.17% - 16.49% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT EARNEST |
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6.00% - 14.22% Variable
4.50% - 14.22% Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT ELFI |
