Two scholarships will be awarded to students in the United States who are seniors in high school or current college students, who are actively enrolled in college as of September. The student must be of Indian origin and must demonstrate academic and personal excellence.
Gunvant & Bharati Parekh immigrated to the USA in the late 60s. With hopes for a better future, they believed in the core Indian principals, raising their kids in the traditions and customs of their motherland. Gunvant Parekh was a forward-thinking pioneer. Being the first in his family to leave India, he established himself in a new country and helped his extended family settle in America. A progressive thinker and person, he believed in core Indian values. He was a disciplined, principled, and family man. He was a foodie, dancer and lover of life.