Agrawal Fellowship for Resilient Scholars

Agrawal Fellowship for Resilient Scholars provides comprehensive academic, financial, wellness, and social support to high-achieving Bay Area students who have lost a parent. Through a cohort-based model, we ensure students have the resources, community, and guidance they need to thrive in college and beyond.

Four Pillars of Support

We provide resources to help you thrive throughout all four years of college.

Academic

Academic guidance to help you excel in your studies. We know that every student's college experience is different. That's why our program takes a personalized approach.

Financial

Removing financial barriers so you can focus on your education. A $10,000 annual scholarship for tuition assistance along with financial planning and guidance.

Wellness

Your well-being comes first. We offer individual counseling sessions, specialized grief support groups, and valuable wellness resources to empower your success.

Social

Connecting you to a community with shared experiences, ensuring you build a vital support system and an alumni network that lasts long after graduation.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Agrawal Fellowship, students must:

• Be a current high school student in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Have experienced the loss of a parent (biological, adoptive, step-parent, or legal guardian)
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Accepted at a four-year college or university
• Be willing to actively participate in cohort activities and programming

The Agrawal Fellowship seeks applications from college-bound students who are interested in participating in a fellowship cohort through all four years of college.

Geographic Location

Be a current high school student in the San Francisco Bay Area

Students eligible for the Agrawal Fellowship will be attending a high school in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area region, including San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.

Personal Circumstance

Have experienced the loss of a parent

The Agrawal Fellowship was created to support students who have lost a parent (biological, adoptive, step-parent, or legal guardian) and are navigating the college application process and transition to higher education during a challenging time.

Academic Standing

Demonstrate strong academic achievement and college readiness

We seek students who have shown commitment to their education and are prepared for the rigor of college-level coursework. This includes a strong academic record of at least a 2.5 GPA, though we understand that circumstances may have impacted performance at times.

College Plans

Plan to attend a four-year college or university

Fellows must be planning to enroll in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited four-year institution. The fellowship provides support throughout your undergraduate journey.

Program Participation

Be willing to actively participate in cohort activities and programming

The fellowship experience includes regular cohort meetings, workshops, mentorship sessions, and community events. Active participation helps build the supportive network that makes our program effective.

What We Look For

Beyond meeting the basic eligibility criteria, we seek students who:

• Show resilience and determination in pursuing their educational goals
• Are open to building meaningful connections with fellow scholars and mentors
• Demonstrate a commitment to their own wellness, personal growth and community
• Are willing to share their experiences and support other fellows

Application Timeline

April 1, 2026: Applications open

June 1, 2026: Application deadline

July 1, 2026: Fellows announced

Please check back at this website for updates as these dates are subject to change.