Mahatma Gandhi

SDIAS Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship for Community College Students is intended to provide financial support for community college studies who demonstrate financial need

SELECTION CRITERIA
Students will be selected based on how well they meet the following selection criteria:
• Must demonstrate consistent work experience while attending college
• Must demonstrate academic excellence are the first in their family to attend college.

SELECTION PROCESS
A slate of finalists will be selected by the district scholarship committee based on
financial need, academics and activities.
• Finalists will be required to participate in a short interview with members of San
Diego Indian American Society (SDIAS) to be conducted on campus.
• A scholarship selection task force established by the SDIAS Scholarship Awards
Committee will determine the final selections in accordance with the evaluation
methodology and budget approved by the SDIAS Board
SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENT INFORMATION
The scholarship will be disbursed by the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester.

“THANK YOU” LETTER
The San Diego Miramar College Foundation have dedicated themselves to raising money to help students reach their educational and vocational dreams.
All Scholarship recipients will be required to provide a “Thank You” Letter to the donor expressing your sincere appreciation of the award(s).

Note: If you are selected and notified of a scholarship award, you must claim it no later than December 19, 2026, unless otherwise specified in the scholarship guidelines. Awards not claimed by this date will be forfeited.