Nachiketa Hindu Scholarship

VHPA's Nachiketa Hindu Scholarship pairs with the Sharda award to support Hindu high school seniors who show strong academic ability but face documented financial hardship. It pays $500 a year for up to four years ($2,000 total), renewable with a 2.75 GPA and continued Hindu Dharma-related campus involvement. No membership fee is required.

Eligibility

DemographicsApplicants must be committed to upholding Hindu traditions and values and document financial hardship; no VHPA membership or fee required to apply.

Applying

$500/year for up to 4 years; renewal requires a 2.75+ GPA and continued Hindu Dharma campus involvement