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Call goes out for Bhai Amrik
Singh Scholarship for Excellence
WSN Network
The Bhai Amrik
Singh Scholarship for Excellence has been inaugurated this year
marking the 25th year of commemoration of the Saka Akal Takht. The
Scholarship provides national recognition and financial support for
students 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, Bhai Amrik Singh’s exemplary dedication to
the Sikh community is illustrated by his association with Sikh
student organizations. Bhai Amrik Singh lived by his conviction of
striving for excellence through dedication and perseverance in all
aspects of his life. He applied this conviction to his educational
pursuits, being an accomplished student himself, and was supportive
of other students in pursuing academic excellence and achievement as
well. He 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. Bhai Amrik Singh gave his life
for this very cause. Hence, this distinguished award reflects Bhai
Amrik Singh’s legacy of commitment to academic excellence and
service to the Sikh community as well as the greater community at
large.
The Jakara
Movement invites all in-coming university students to apply for this
prestigious award. Those that show excellence education and
community service will be honored. In Bhai Amrik Singh’s honor,
scholarships will be awarded to two students who exhibit qualities
of his exceptional legacy. The application deadline is
August 15, 2009.
For more information and the application, visit www.jakara.org
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July 2009
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