California State University-Sacramento/Scholarship
Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship
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The Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship will be created in honor and loving memory of Dr. Sankar Srivatsa and his commitment to improving the lives of others through education. Growing up in India under difficult circumstances, Dr. Srivatsa was raised by a single mom and supported by his aunt, uncle and siblings providing him the support to go on and put himself through college.
Award $1,000
Deadline 2 March 2027
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeDr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship - Sacramento State
- Who can applyThe Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship will be created in honor and loving memory of Dr. Sankar Srivatsa and his commitment to improving the lives of others through education. Growing up in India under difficult circumstances, Dr. Srivatsa was raised by a single mom and supported by his aunt, uncle and siblings providing him the support to go on and put himself through college. After working in industry for a number of years, Dr.
- Who can applySrivatsa took advantage of an opportunity to transition into teaching at the university level where he found his passion of helping unlock the potential in others. Having served as Dean of Engineering at Lovely Professional University, India for two years, he moved back to California and started teaching at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Srivatsa enjoyed teaching and has over a 100 YouTube videos which will remain a legacy of his teaching.
- Who can applyHe was inspired to start an endowment in honor of his mother, aunt and uncle after an interaction with one of his students, who revealed that they had no place to stay and were sleeping in their car while completing their coursework. Dr. Srivatsa's passion was to help students in need, and he truly believed in the proverb "Give a [person] a fish and you feed [them] for a day; teach a [person] to fish, and you feed [them] for a lifetime."
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Where this comes from
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- https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Deadline
- 2 March 2027
- How often
- one time
In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Provider
Sacramento State
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- What it provides
The Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship will be created in honor and loving memory of Dr. Sankar Srivatsa and his commitment to improving the lives of others through education. Growing up in India under difficult circumstances, Dr. Srivatsa was raised by a single mom and supported by his aunt, uncle and siblings providing him the support to go on and put himself through college. After working in industry for a number of years, Dr. Srivatsa took advantage of an opportunity to transition into teaching at the university level where he found his passion of helping unlock the potential in others. Having served as Dean of Engineering at Lovely Professional University, India for two years, he moved back to California and started teaching at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Srivatsa enjoyed teaching and has over a 100 YouTube videos which will remain a legacy of his teaching. He was inspired to start an endowment in honor of his mother, aunt and uncle after an interaction with one of his students, who revealed that they had no place to stay and were sleeping in their car while completing their coursework. Dr. Srivatsa's passion was to help students in need, and he truly believed in the proverb "Give a [person] a fish and you feed [them] for a day; teach a [person] to fish, and you feed [them] for a lifetime."
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Amount
Award $1,000
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Deadline
Deadline 03/02/2027
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- How to apply
You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Which college
Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship - Sacramento State
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Who can apply
The Dr. Sankar Srivatsa Endowed Scholarship will be created in honor and loving memory of Dr. Sankar Srivatsa and his commitment to improving the lives of others through education. Growing up in India under difficult circumstances, Dr. Srivatsa was raised by a single mom and supported by his aunt, uncle and siblings providing him the support to go on and put himself through college. After working in industry for a number of years, Dr.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Who can apply
Srivatsa took advantage of an opportunity to transition into teaching at the university level where he found his passion of helping unlock the potential in others. Having served as Dean of Engineering at Lovely Professional University, India for two years, he moved back to California and started teaching at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Srivatsa enjoyed teaching and has over a 100 YouTube videos which will remain a legacy of his teaching.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Who can apply
He was inspired to start an endowment in honor of his mother, aunt and uncle after an interaction with one of his students, who revealed that they had no place to stay and were sleeping in their car while completing their coursework. Dr. Srivatsa's passion was to help students in need, and he truly believed in the proverb "Give a [person] a fish and you feed [them] for a day; teach a [person] to fish, and you feed [them] for a lifetime."
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927- Who can apply
Scopes Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21927