Dr. Summit Shah has founded the Dr. Summit Shah MD Scholarship in reaction to the rising tuition costs. Dr. Summit Shah graduated as valedictorian from Bishop Watterson High School before attending Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s with Honors. He stayed at OSU and earned his MD from the College of Medicine at Ohio State. He has been a tireless advocate of access to higher education and has founded the Summit Shah Scholarship to ensure that deserving students from all parts of the economic spectrum can reach their academic goals.
One student will be chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to their higher learning education.
Short Essay
Life is hard and it takes motivation to be persistence to reach your goals. To be considered for this scholarship, please submit a short essay (500 words or less) that shares what some of the professional goals that you hope to achieve in the next five years are with Dr. Summit Shah.
Eligibility
Eligibility parameters are as follows:
- High school students graduating this calendar year and have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school are eligible to apply
- Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school.
- All majors and areas of studies are encouraged to apply
Terms and Conditions for Entry
- Complete the short essay prompt and fill out each section of the form below to be eligible
- If chosen, you will need to be able to provide proof of enrollment in your chosen college or university
- By submitting an application, the applicant gives Dr. Summit Shah consent to use their essay, photo, name, and information for marketing and promotional purposes.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2020
Winner Selection:
One winner will be selected in early August 2020. The winner will be contacted after selection. If the winner does not respond, a new winner will be selected.