Click here to complete the online application. Backup paper application available below.
about us
The Kalra Family Foundation seeks to recognize and award students of upstanding character who actively unite and enhance Hillsborough High School’s unique community. Specifically, the scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate altruism, inclusivity, and insight and are often overlooked by conventional criteria.
The Kalra family. Vivek Kalra (HHS IB 2002), Minnea Kalra, and Bihari (Ben) Kalra.
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Scholarship is a $1,000 cash prize. Deserving students can invest in themselves however they wish; receipts and reimbursements are not needed. The selection committee aims to select a total of four to six students from both the IB (International Baccalaureate) and traditional programs who exemplify humanitarianism, leadership, and intelligence.
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Humanitarian
Altruism, compassion, generosity, grace, and humility are some of the qualities this candidate should possess. Community service is practiced continuously, much more than just tasks to log service hours.
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Leadership
Influential, inclusive, inspirational, and impactful describe this candidate. Roles for leadership extend far beyond titled positions in student organizations and clubs.
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Scholastic
Comprehension, intellect, acumen, prudent, and insightful contribution portray this candidate. Meaningful intelligence may not be captured by standardized test scores or GPA.
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Eligibility
Selection
A selection committee of Hillsborough High School teachers, HHS alumni, and the Kalra family will review all completed applications. Incomplete and late applications will be discarded. Qualified applicants will be interviewed via Zoom/Google Meet videochats.
Selected candidates will be asked to submit a portrait photo for online publication, a short bio about themselves, and a short paragraph about their feelings about being selected and how they intend to use the funds. Scholarship awards will be given as to individual students at a presentation. Inability to attend this presentation may result in award cancellation. Scholarship money will disbursed via paper check, Venmo, or Zelle. Please contact Mrs. Wanner or Mr. Paloumpis with any questions.
- Graduating Hillsborough High School seniors
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (unweighted)
- Accepted into an accredited college/university/vocational school
- Legal U.S. resident
Selection
A selection committee of Hillsborough High School teachers, HHS alumni, and the Kalra family will review all completed applications. Incomplete and late applications will be discarded. Qualified applicants will be interviewed via Zoom/Google Meet videochats.
Selected candidates will be asked to submit a portrait photo for online publication, a short bio about themselves, and a short paragraph about their feelings about being selected and how they intend to use the funds. Scholarship awards will be given as to individual students at a presentation. Inability to attend this presentation may result in award cancellation. Scholarship money will disbursed via paper check, Venmo, or Zelle. Please contact Mrs. Wanner or Mr. Paloumpis with any questions.
Scholarship applications due friday january 22, 2021
"Winning the Kalra Family Foundation Scholarship is more than reassuring. I know that with the money, I will be able to pay for a part of my higher education which is a part that I would have otherwise not been able to pay. The feeling of knowing that I will be embarking on a journey of self-actualization without having to worry about finances is indescribable."
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recipients
2020
Anthony allen
amethyst dowling
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sirin bektas
amber lo
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sebastian cuadrao
jaden shemesh
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" My gratitude towards the Kalra Family is sublime and I can’t thank them enough for giving me an opportunity to maximize my education without the constant stress of financial needs. I plan on using this scholarship on college textbooks that are required for classes. The Kalra Family Foundation has facilitated the journey of my higher education."
-- Sebastian Cuadrao, 2020 recipient
2019
AISHA ADEMOLA
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ENZO CABANAS SOUTO
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BRIANNA JOSEPH
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XAVION LOCKWOOD
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NANJALEE SINGH
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ANDREW VO
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" This scholarship is a critical investment into my future. I cannot thank the Kalra Foundation enough for this. This scholarship will go straight into paying for my books."
-- Brianna Joseph, 2019 recipient
2018
pierre alsint
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jenna callison
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errdaisha floyd
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mckenzie mcintyre
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janele munguia
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"I can’t thank the Kalra Family Foundation for investing time and money in these scholarships. I am honored to have met them and I feel beyond blessed for being a selected recipient for this scholarship. This opportunity has inspired me to be a life-long learner, to give back, and most importantly to put others first."
-- Janele Munguia, 2018 recipient
2017
claudia berroa
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odessa chuchill
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victoria ellwood
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samantha horan
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evelyn ospina
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katheryne sotolongo
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"Receiving this scholarship serves as a reinforcement to continue to succeed in my studies and inspires me to keep volunteering in my community."
-- Samantha Horan, 2017 recipient