2022 IAM Student Scholarship Awards
India Association of Minnesota (IAM) invites applications from Minnesota based High School students to apply for its Annual Student Achievement Awards. These awards recognize High School students who demonstrate excellence in General Academics, Community service, Entrepreneurial leadership & Arts/Sports. This demonstrates IAM’s continued commitment to listen and resonate with the needs of the community.
Awards will be given considering the following 4 categories for demonstrating excellence as described below.
Application Deadline: June 24th, 2022.
Achievement Award Categories:
| Category | Description of Excellence |
| General: | Well rounded accomplishments, with primary focus on Academic achievements |
| Community Service/Civic Engagement: | Contribution to the Community through leadership in Community Service and Civic Engagements |
| Entrepreneurial Leadership: | Founder/Co-founder/Leader of an entity (non-profit/profit) and/or demonstrated Leadership to promote an entity that benefits the society at large |
| Arts & Sports: | Achievements in any form of Cultural Arts or any Sport |
Selection & Intimation Process:
Applications will be reviewed by an IAM appointed committee, for each of the applied categories
Family members of the review committee are not entitled to apply
Review Committee members will review and rate all valid applications and recommend the names of selected achievement awardees to the IAM President
IAM President will inform the award winners by July 31st, 2022
Decision of IAM will be final and binding
Results may also be published on IAM website (iamn.org) or other communications from IAM
Award recipients will be recognized on Saturday, Aug 13th, 2022 at IndiaFest flag hoisting event at St Paul Capitol Grounds
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Applicant Requirements
Applicant must be a legal US resident
Applicant does NOT need to be of Asian Indian origin, but should have been involved with activities/causes related to Asian Indian community
Applicant must have graduated from a Minnesota High School in the year 2022.
Applicant must be a first-time degree seeking freshman in the Fall of 2022 at a four-year degree program in the United States.
Applicant must have completed and submitted all applicable paperwork by the application deadline
