Upakar supports the educational and career aspirations of the Indian American community. Upakar provides scholars either $10,000 for over four years at a university ($2,500 per year), or $2,000 for over 2 years at a community college ($1,000 per year) and can receive $5,000 over 2 years at university ($2,500 per year). Applicants must currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA. They must plan to enroll in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university or two-year community college, during the Fall of a scholarship cycle. Applicants must have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India. They must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) holder. Applicants must have a prior year Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040 of less than $125,000. The scholarship process is competitive. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.