SYANA PanthFirst Scholarship

The Sikh Youth Alliance of North America's PanthFirst Scholarship gives up to five $5,000 awards, paid in two stages, to Sikh students in the U.S. or Canada who will start a four-year undergraduate program this fall, based on sustained seva and commitment to the Panth rather than a polished resume -- you don't need to have attended a SYANA event to apply. The 2026 application (a 750-word essay, a leadership summary, and two recommendation letters) is due September 15, 2026.

Eligibility

DemographicsOpen to Sikh students in the U.S. or Canada entering a four-year undergraduate program; no SYANA event attendance, membership, or fee required. Family members of SYANA organizers are not eligible.

Applying

$1,500 disbursed on selection, $3,500 more after completing a required written project; up to 5 awards, fewer may be given if no strong fit is found