The Hindu Temple Educational Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Hindu Temple Educational Scholarship is to strengthen the growth of the diverse Plymouth-Canton community by giving scholarship to deserving graduating senior students from the Hindu Temple membership families. The Plymouth-Canton school system will be supported by providing funding for school based activities outlined by PCS

General Rules:

A total of twelve scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded to graduating seniors who are members of the Hindu Temple Canton, Michigan.

One-time scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 per student. The scholarship can be used in any accredited college/community college of Higher learning in U.S.A.
 

The scholarship money will be directly sent to the university/community college of student’s choice after that student has been accepted by the university. The scholarship money must be used for tuitions and books only.

Eligibility:

1. A complete application

2. Must be a current senior at any High Schools who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States by fall of 2010.

3. GPA of 3.00 or better (attach transcript with application)

4. Two letters of recommendation. One from teacher, coach or counselor and a second from someone outside of school that is not a family member.

5. Applicant must submit a short letter explaining his goals, and how he/she will use his education for the future.

Selection Process of Recipient:

1. Application can be picked up at The Hindu Temple of Canton or        click here to download.

2. Completed application form is to be mailed by  April 30, 2010 to the following address:                                                                           The Hindu Temple, 44955 Cherry Hill Road,  Canton, MI 48188.

3. The selection Committee will review all material. The Committee will interview applicants (if necessary) prior to selecting winners and awarding scholarships.

4. The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria but not limited to:

• Quality of Essay

• Academic Achievement (GPA and SAT/ACT Scores)

• Leadership

• Community Services

• Recommendation letters

• Work/School balance

Timeline:
Application due by April 30, 2010. If necessary the applicants will be interviewed between June 01 and June 16  2010.  Scholarship winners will be notified by July 4 2010.