United Punjabis of America Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Fund Grant

United Punjabis of America Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

Overview

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley of Illinois. We are a tax-exempt public charity that allows individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowments and temporary funds within the confines of one large foundation. Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to area students. The Foundation also hosts a Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program, which helps high school students learn more about philanthropy and empowers them to make a difference in the community. The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley serves the City of Aurora, Kane County, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois. Scholarship Program Scholarships are available to local students who will attend an accredited post-secondary institution within the United States of America on a full-time basis. United Punjabis of America Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Fund This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded annually to two eligible applicants. This scholarship is a one-year award and is non-renewable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must reside in the Community Foundation service area.Graduating High School Senior from any of high schools in service area Indo American Hindu Faith Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA to apply for a scholarship with the Community Foundation.Must indicate performed community service, volunteered in the community.Applicants must attend an accredited post-secondary institution within the United States of America during the upcoming academic year.Applicants must pursue studieon a full-time basis during the upcoming academic year. Applicants must maintain a permanent address located within the Community Foundation Scholarship Program service area.A permanent address is usually a parent’s home or the address listed on a driver’s license, voters registration card, FAFSA, etc. It is most likely NOT a temporary on/off college campus address. The Community Foundation Scholarship Program service area includes the following areas within the State of Illinois (Scholarship elibility is limited to students who reside within the following areas within the State of Illinois): DeKalb County; DuPage County; Grundy County; Kane County; Kendall County; LaSalle County; Will County.

Ineligibility

GED students are NOT eligible Homeschooled students are NOT eligible