Association of Asian Indian Women in Ohio Scholarship

Purpose: The Association of Asian Indian Women in Ohio (AAIWO) attempts to reach out to Asian Indian women, youth and children in Ohio to promote education through scholarships and cultural outreach programs. Senior scholarships are made possible through the AAIWO Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are need-based and limited to women of Asian Indian descent and high school seniors (male and female) of Asian Indian descent.

Eligibility:
• EITHER women of Asian Indian descent, OR high school seniors (any gender) of Asian Indian descent

• Ohio resident

• Enrolled/enrolling full-time or part-time at an accredited nonprofit educational institution

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Demonstrated financial need

• Those of south Asian but non-Indian descent are not eligible.

Application Method: Submit a Cleveland Foundation Scholarships General Application here.

Selection Process: Selection decisions will be based on eligibility and completed application requirements with regard to the stated purpose and desired criteria for award of this scholarship.

Award Info: The award amount will be based on the performance of the fund and number of applicants selected. In previous years, the award amount was $1,000. Formal notification of award will be made by College Now to the selected recipient(s). Awards will be paid directly to the institution and must be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and/or equipment required for coursework.

Awarded Student Requirements:
• Maintain full-time enrollment status (unless approved for part-time)

• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

Renewal: Scholarship is not renewable, but students are eligible to reapply.

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