The Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund was formed in the Fall of 2007 to remember the life of Akash Jacob Kuruvilla and to continue his legacy of excellence and generosity posthumously. The Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female in the amount of $1000 for each recipient with $500 given at the beginning of the academic year and $500 given at the midpoint of the academic year, upon maintaining GPA requirements and enrollment as a full time student.
Eligible scholarship applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited university in the United States, have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, complete a 750 word essay answering the question: What does the phrase The American Dream mean to you and how do you embody the American Dream? Scholarship applicants must also included a 500 word personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an adult who knows you in an academic or professional capacity, and a resume. For more information on The Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship or to apply, please visit akmsf.com. To find more scholarships for college, visit our Easiest Scholarship Search Ever.
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