This scholarship supports students from immigrant backgrounds who are pursuing higher education and demonstrating academic persistence, leadership, and community involvement. The program aims to help students whose financial circumstances may otherwise create barriers to continued education.
Scholarship Details
- Supports students pursuing postsecondary education
- Selection based on academic effort, financial need, and community engagement
- Applications reviewed holistically
Eligibility Criteria
- Must currently be in the final year of high school or have graduated within the past 12 months
- Must plan to enroll in a recognized college, university, or eligible postsecondary program
- Must be a first-generation, second-generation, or third-generation immigrant, or have similar protected status
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must show academic effort, persistence, or achievement
- Must demonstrate leadership, service, volunteering, family responsibility, or community involvement
Application Process
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Provide thoughtful responses detailing academic goals, background, and community involvement.
- Submit academic transcripts if requested.
- Provide proof of postsecondary acceptance or intended enrollment if shortlisted.
- Submit any additional documentation requested during final review.
akhani Family Foundation supports immigrant communities through a combination of education-focused programs and direct acts of care. Alongside scholarships, internships, and mentorship opportunities for immigrant students, we also organize community initiatives such as food drives that respond to immediate needs and strengthen collective well-being.
