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Navin Narayan College Scholarship Application 2022

Both a Rhodes Scholar and a Harvard graduate, Navin Narayan was a high achieving student as well as a dedicated, compassionate, and innovative American Red Cross volunteer. Navin served many roles in the American Red Cross, including National Youth Council Chair. Tragically, at the age of 23, Navin succumbed to cancer.

Since 2001, the National Youth Council has continued Navin Narayan’s legacy of volunteerism and academic excellence by awarding the Navin Narayan College Scholarship to a high school senior who embodies his principles. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 paid directly to one recipient upon proof of matriculation.

To apply, you must fill the form below and must also have two recommenders (one high school and one Red Cross) each fill out the following form.

Applications and recommendations are due March 11th, 2021 11:59 pm EST!

For more information about Navin Narayan, please see this page.

We recommend that you prepare your application materials on a separate document and then paste them into this form to submit.

The following information is your personal information.

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Date of Birth

Street Address (no P.O. Box)

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone

The following information is your American Red Cross Unit information.

If you don't know your American Red Cross Unit, please visit this site and put in your zip code!

Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone

The following information is in regard to your High School Reference.

Reference Name

Reference Title

Reference Telephone

Reference Email

The following section is in regard to your American Red Cross Reference.

Reference Name

Reference Title

Reference Telephone

Reference Email

The following section is about your academic information. Please note that some of the questions are optional and will not impact the result of this application.

Class Rank

Number in Class

Percentile Rank

Weighted GPA

Unweighted GPA

Number of AP/IB Classes Taken

Number of AP/IB Classes Offered

Number of Honors Classes Taken

Number of Honors Classes Offered

Academic Honors and Awards Instructions

Please only include honors and awards that you have received since 9th grade or equivalent.

Use the following format and list out all of your experiences. You can separate them with a paragraph space.

Title:
Description:
Level (National/State/Local):

Academic Honors and Awards

American Red Cross Involvement

Please list your principal American Red Cross involvements in their order of importance to you. Include positions held, awards won, and honors won in the description.

Use the following format and list out all of your experiences. You can separate them with a paragraph space.

Title:
Dates:
Description:

American Red Cross Involvement

Non-American Red Cross Extracurricular Activities/Work Experiences

Please list your principal non-American Red Cross extracurricular activities and work experiences in their order of importance to you. Include positions held, awards won, and honors won under description.

Use the following format and list out all of your experiences. You can separate them with a paragraph space.

Activity/Experience:
Dates:
Description:

Non-American Red Cross Extracurricular Activities/Work Experiences

The following questions are essay short-answers. As mentioned at the description of the form, please use a separate document to brainstorm and write your responses. Each essay has a word limit of 250 words.

Navin Narayan was deeply passionate about public service and excelled in academia. Please describe the importance of scholarship and public service in your life, and how the Red Cross has guided your passion for both learning and serving others. (250 word limit)

The transition from high school to college is a tough one, which raises the question of how and where to devote one's time and resources. Please describe your goals for continued involvement with the American Red Cross upon matriculation. (250 word limit)

The American Red Cross has touched so many lives that almost everyone has a Red Cross story. Please describe a powerful experience that conveys how this organization either drew you to volunteer or makes you proud to be a volunteer. Please share your Red Cross story. (250 word limit)

Please sign this application by typing your name below.

By typing my name, I indicate that all of the information in my application is complete, factually correct, and honestly presented. Furthermore, I authorize the American Red Cross to verify any information contained in this application. It is understood that any misrepresentations or omissions, regardless of the date of discovery, will disqualify me from this scholarship program. I acknowledge that any scholarship awards are subject to confirmation that I have matriculated to a four-year college or university.

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