Congratulations to all of our Winners!

Welcome to the Vraj Youth Scholarship! This page is for those applying to the Community Service scholarships. If any parts of the application are not completed the application will be disqualified. All applications are assessed on completeness, accuracy, and content by our experienced panel of judges. If you have any questions, please email ScholarshipVYC@gmail.com.

The Vraj Youth Scholarship was first established in 2006 in order to honor and encourage well-rounded youth in their educational endeavors. The scholarship started with one $500 undergraduate award in 2006, and now has grown to two $2,500 awards open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students showing exceptional academic achievement and promise, as well as demonstrated interested and practice in volunteer and community services, are asked to apply. The Vraj Youth Scholarship is strictly merit-based; demonstrated financial need is not necessary.

Vraj Youth Community Service Scholarship

The Vraj Youth Committee was formed on the motto of “Strength through Community.” The Vraj and VYC Community does not solely pertain to the Vraj Mandir’s physical location, but goes around the world. The VYC will be awarding two Community Service Scholarships. This scholarship is for incoming & current Undergraduate and Graduate Students. The scholarship will be awarded to a well-rounded member of the Vraj Community who demonstrates their commitment to the community around them. Academic standing and participation in Vraj events are also considered.

Previous Winners

2024

• Community Service: Shreya Parikh
• Community Service: Foram Patel

2023

• Community Service: Eshani Goradia
• Community Service: Rahil Karkar

2022

• Community Service: Priyal Shah
• Community Service: Anuti Shah

2021

• Merit Scholarship: Shama Antala
• Community Service: Mahi Ganatra
• Scholars: Zonal Shah

2020

• Merit Scholarship: Raj Desai
• Community Service: Harshil Trivedi
• Scholars: Not Awarded

2019

• Merit Scholarship: Vrusha Shah
• Community Service: Reeti Parikh
• Scholars: Bhairav Mehta

2017

• Merit Scholarship: Reshma Parikh
• Community Service: Maya Patel
• Scholars: Darshan Bhalodia

2016

• Merit Scholarship: Jash Mirani
• Community Service: Sonali Patel
• Scholars: Hena Vora

2015

• Merit Scholarship: Ayush Parikh
• Community Service: Ami Gadhia
• Scholars: Devika Gandhi

2014

• Merit Scholarship: Parth Shah
• Community Service: Bhavik Parikh
• Scholars: Swati Shah

2013

• Merit Scholarship: Aastha Choksi
• Community Service: Anish Patel
• Scholars: Chirag Sheth

2012

• Merit Scholarship: Vinay Shah
• Community Service: Avisha Shah
• Scholars: Megh Trivedi

Information for Donors

If you are interested in supporting the Vraj Youth Scholarship’s mission of encouraging youth in their educational undertakings, please consider donating to the Vraj Youth Scholarship Fund. As our committee and youth following grows, we strive to support them as much as possible. We plan on increasing our scholarship awards in the years to come, but unfortunately, this goal is not one that can be achieved on our own. With your help, however, our goal of starting a Vraj Youth Scholarship Endowment Fund should not be greatly out of reach. Your donation will be deeply appreciated, not only by the Vraj Youth Committee, but also by every struggling student whose scholarship award provides a slightly easier road to paying for a prestigious college education.