On July 25, 2013 Karuna Charities donated $2,500 to the Universities at Shady Grove. The check was presented to Mr. Schlossenberg, Director of Development and Community Partnerships, The Universities at Shady Grove. Karuna Charities was represented by Amrit Kalotra, President; Jasbir Sethi, Vice-Presidentand Treasurer; Sujata Avasthi, Vice-President; and Promila Banik, Secretary.
Karuna board members established a scholarship for needy students at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
Karuna board members formalized the Montgomery College, Maryland Karuna Scholarship award.
The Montgomery College Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of scholarship funds through the newly established “Karuna Charities Endowed Scholarship.” One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be available from the 2007-2008 academic year onwards. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and supplies for students taking classes at any of Montgomery College’s campuses in Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Germantown.
Criteria:
1. Preference for students residing in Montgomery County, MD.
2. Students must provide a statement of financial need.
3. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
4. Students may attend full or part-time.
5. Preference given to “returning women” with demonstrated financial need.
Value of Award: $1,000 (smaller denominations may be given to multiple qualified applicants)
Use of Award: The scholarship may be used only for tuition, books and supplies at Montgomery College and used in accordance with Montgomery College Foundation Guidelines.
How to Apply: Complete the Montgomery College Foundation Scholarship form or visit the Financial Aid Office website at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/finaid/foundation.html
Recipient Selection
Process: Selection will be made by the Financial Aid Office.
For additional information on scholarship opportunities, visit the Montgomery College Financial Aid Office at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/finaid/index.html
Karuna established a Karuna Charities Scholarship for needy students through the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation.
The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of the “Karuna Scholarship” donated by Karuna Charities Washington, Inc. Two scholarships in the amount of $1000 each are available from the 2006-2007 academic year onwards. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and supplies at Northern Virginia Community College as stated in NVCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Policy.
Criteria:
1. Student must be a Virginia resident
2. Student must provide a statement of financial need
3. Student must have a minimum GPA between 2.0 – 2.5 at the conclusion of each semester to continue eligibility for funding
4. Student may attend full time or part-time
5. Preference given to female students contending with stressful/extreme circumstances
Number of Awards: (2)
Value of Award: $1000
Use of Award: The scholarship may be used only for tuition, books and supplies at NVCC as stated in NVCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Policy.
How to Apply: Complete the Scholarship Application, NVCC 125-73, available from the College Financial Aid Office, the College’s website at www.nvcc.edu/finance, or from campus counseling centers.
Recipient Selection Process: Selection made by the Student Financial Aid Committee.
Deadline for Application: Completed Scholarship Application and any other eligibility materials must be received by the College Financial Aid Office by October 13, 2006.
Notification of Awards: All applicants will be notified by mail of the outcome of the scholarship application process in January 2007.
For additional information on scholarship opportunities, visit the College Financial Aid website at www.nvcc.edu/finance.