The purpose of The Hindu Temple Educational Scholarship Program is to strengthen the growth of the Hindu Temple community by giving scholarship to deserving graduating senior students from the Hindu Temple membership families.
General Rules:
In the current year, The Hindu Temple will award one time scholarships to total three (3) graduating seniors who are members of The Hindu Temple, Canton, Michigan, USA.
The scholarship amount can be used in any accredited college/community college of Higher learning institute in the USA. Applicant not selected for the scholarship will be awarded certificate from the Temple.
The scholarship checks will be given to the recipient at the temple’s event. The scholarship amount must be used for tuition and books only.
Application for the scholarship can be downloaded from at The Hindu Temple of Canton web site.
Eligibility:
1) A completed application form.
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.
3) GPA of 3.00 or better (attach transcript with application).
4) Two letters of recommendation. One from teacher, coach or counselor and another one from someone outside of school that is not a family member.
5) The applicant must submit a letter explaining his/her academic goals and how he/she will contribute to the society in future.
6) Has shown volunteering at the Hindu Temple events or it’s festivals.
7) Applicant or his/her parents should be member of the Temple for the current year.
8) Quality of Essay – Subject : Diversity – Minimum 250 words
9) Statement : Why I deserve this Scholarship? – Minimum 50 words
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 June 30th of current year to the following address:
The Hindu Temple, 44955 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48188.
3) The selection committee will review all the documents and interview the applicant (if necessary) prior to selecting winners and awarding the scholarships.
4) The candidates selection criteria including, but not limited to:
a) Quality of Essay – – Subject : Diversity – Minimum 250 words
b) Academic Achievement (GPA and SAT/ACT Scores)
c) Leadership
d) Applicant’s volunteering records at the Hindu Temple of its festivals
e) Recommendation letters
f) Work/School balance
g) Statement : “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” – Minimum 50 words
Timeline:
Applications are due by June 30th of current year. The applicants might be interviewed between July 1st and July 10th of current year and the winners will be notified by July 16th of current year.
Any questions, please call D. Prakash: (734) 812-7335 Or Vishnu Panjwani (734) 678 – 0246
Canton Hindu Temple Timings:
Monday to Friday: 8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 AM to 9.00 PM
Canton Hindu Temple Address:
44955 Cherry Hill Road,
Canton,
MI 48188-1001.
Phone: (734) 981-8730
Directions from I-275 Southbound:
take exit #21 and turn Right on to Ford Road West / M-153
turn Left on to Sheldon Road
turn Right on to Cherry Hill Road
temple is on your Left
Directions from I-275 Northbound:
take exit #21 and turn Left on to Ford Road West / M-153
turn Left on to Sheldon Road
turn Right on to Cherry Hill Road
temple is on your Left
Directions from Ford Road (M-153) Eastbound:
turn Right on to Canton Center Road
turn Left on to Cherry Hill Road
temple is on your Right