Alpharetta Tamil School is committed to support students beyond the school limits especially when they step into their college life. Providing an opportunity to receive an academic scholarship is one among them which will in turn ease the burden of their financial needs. With that in mind, in 2021 we established the Paari Saandron award program at our school. Graduates from ATS can apply for an academic scholarship award towards their freshman year at college. Scholarships are available for seniors at high school. Three scholarships are awarded, $1000 each for three deserving students.
We are much thankful to Mr. Dominic Savio Arokiasamy, CEO of Relevantz Technology Services, Inc (formerly Object Frontier Software) for sponsoring the scholarship in loving memory of his father Thiru. Arokiasamy Mariasoosai.
Scholarship winners for the year 2021
Nithya Chidambaram
Sanjana Ayyappan
Tharini Ramakrishnan Kavitha
Scholarship winners for the year 2022
Kavin Bharathi
Sanjana Arun
Sudikshaa Anandakumar
Scholarship winners for the year 2023
Kanishka Prabhu
Nishad Sankar
Reena Thangamani
What are the eligibility criteria?
Applicants must meet ALL the following conditions:
- Must be a graduate from Alpharetta Tamil School or a current senior at Alpharetta Tamil School with a minimum of final two years at ATS.
- Must be a senior at a high school in Georgia going to pursue a college/ associate degree.
- Be enrolled to attend an accredited college or university during the fall of the academic year as a full-time student pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average (GPA) by the end of the prior semester.
How many scholarships are awarded and what is the scholarship amount?
Three scholarships, $1000 each will be awarded to three applicants.
What is the length of the scholarship?
The scholarship is given for only one (1) time for the first academic year, that is during the freshman year.
I already have the academic scholarship for tuition. Can I use this scholarship for lodging or for meals?
Yes, scholarships are earmarked for tuition, books, lodging or meal costs.
What are the documents I need to submit the application?
You must submit the completed application form through online inclusive of the following documents.
- Current Transcript from the high school showing the GPA until the fall semester in senior year.
- Recommendation letter from one reference who is not a family member and/or relative, could be the counselor, teacher or any one from an organization the student is involved with.
- Supporting documents if any like proof of volunteering, service hours, award letters etc.
Do I need to submit an essay?
Yes, you need to submit an essay following the prompt and directions and word limit. The prompt will be posted when the online application is available.
When will be the application available?
The online application will be available in February.
What is the last date for applying?
Please check the application form for the deadline.
When will I know if I am awarded?
You will be notified in April and the awardees will be honored at the year end during the annual day celebrations at ATS.
For more information on Paari – Saandron Scholarship
For more details, please email us at scholarship@alpharettatamilschool.org