Bibi Upkar Kaur Scholarship for Excellence

The Bibi Upkar Kaur Scholarship for Excellence has been inaugurated this year as it marks the 25^th year of commemoration of the 3^rd Sikh Genocide (Ghallughara). The Scholarship provides national recognition and financial support for junior/community college transfers, who exhibit outstanding academic strength as well as exceptional service to Sikhs and the American community at large.

In honor of a pioneer of Sikh activism, Bibi Upkar Kaur’s exemplary dedication to the Sikh community is illustrated by her association with Sikh student organizations. Bibi Upkar Kaur lived by her conviction of striving for excellence through dedication and perseverance in all aspects of her life. She applied this conviction to her educational pursuits, being an accomplished student herself, and was supportive of other students in pursuing academic excellence and achievement as well. She believed that as Sikhs, students had the obligation to not only excel in education, but also to carry the responsibility of being of service to the community. Bibi Upkar Kaur gave her life for this very cause. Hence, this distinguished award reflects Bibi Upkar Kaur’s legacy of commitment to academic excellence and service to the Sikh community as well as the greater community at large.

In Bibi Upkar Kaur’s honor, scholarships will be awarded to TWO students who exhibit qualities of her exceptional legacy in the amounts of $250. The Jakara Movement invites all in-coming university students (those transferring from a community/junior college to a four-year university) to apply for this prestigious award. Those that show excellence education and community service will be honored.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2009

Additional Information:

All Reference Letters are to be mailed to:

Bibi Upkar Kaur Scholarship for Excellence
c/o Jakara Movement
2491 Alluvial Ave., Suite #1
Clovis, CA 93611

One copy of your sealed official transcript must also be mailed to the address above. Each recommendation letter must be on official letterhead of the recommender’s professional affiliation and signed and sealed in individual envelopes with the recommender’s signature signed across the seal. All materials must be received at the Jakara Movement Scholarship office by the stated deadline on the scholarship website. If applications are sent via express mail, you must select the option which waives requirement of signature by the recipient.

If you do not receive a confirmation email within one week of submitting your materials, email the committee immediately as this means that we have not received your materials.

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