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Objective

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In honoring the memory of Sri Murugan Patham for his numerous contributions to Arizona Tamil Sangam, and remembering his services to local communities and many Tamil communities around the world, Arizona Tamil Sangam has established a Scholarship Program to recognize the accomplishments of Tamil students aspiring to pursue higher studies.

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Scholarship Awards

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The funding for these scholarships comes from various sources: Satya Murugan and her family, Arizona Tamil Sangam, AZTS Tamil School, and the various fundraising activities organized by the Tamil Sangam. The amount and number of scholarships will vary depending on the amount of money raised each year.

For 2026, AZTS is happy to announce the following scholarships:

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• $1,000 Scholarship for a Tamil student in Arizona

• $500 Scholarship for a Tamil student in Arizona

• Additional consolation awards may be presented at the discretion of the selection committee.

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Eligibility for the Scholarships

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Eligibility for scholarship applications in Arizona, United States

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• At least 2 years of attendance in AZTS Tamil School

• Must be a Junior or Senior in a High School located in the state of Arizona.

• A candidate can apply only once for the scholarship (either in the junior year or senior year of high school).

• Must complete and submit the scholarship application form on their own.

• Might need to attend interviews to demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills in Tamil.

 

Administration and Selection Committee

 

The Administration and Selection Committee will be comprised of current or past AZTS board members, current or past Tamil School Directors, and others nominated by the AZTS Board of members each year. The committee will follow an established process approved by the AZTS Board of Directors to communicate to the public about the scholarship, solicit candidates and pick the winners for the scholarships.

 

Topic for 2026 (Prepared Speech)

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எல்லைகளற்ற உலகம்: நாளைய உலகைப் பற்றிய உனது கண்ணோட்டம்
(A Borderless World: Your Perspective on the World of Tomorrow)

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Timelines for 2026

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• Scholarship Interview Date - TBA soon

• Scholarship Award Distribution - During Saravedi 2026 (Date - TBA soon)

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Scholarship Process

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• Download the application from the following link (Note: link to the 2026 application PDF)

• Hand fill the application and submit it by September 20th, 2026, Sunday @ 10 PM MST. This confirms your application.

• 2 days prior to the Scholarship Interview, please send the handwritten (by the applicant) script for the prepared speech.

• During the Scholarship Interview, the following is the process:

• Candidates will be asked to read a few paragraphs (up to 200 words) from a Tamil newspaper or magazine displayed on the screen in Microsoft Teams. They will have 5 minutes to read as much as they can.

• Candidates will deliver a prepared speech in Tamil on the above mentioned topic, lasting 2-3 minutes.

• Candidates will have to write a one sentence answer to the writing assessment question asked by the panel and show & read it on the spot (2-3 minutes).

• Afterward, a panel of 5 judges will take turns asking questions in Tamil, with the Q&A session lasting a total of 7-8 minutes.

• The Scholarship Interview will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. A meeting invitation will be sent to you in advance. More information will be shared once the candidate has confirmed their application.

• All submissions are made to scholarship@aztamilsangam.org

 

Rules and Guidelines for the scholarships

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• The scholarship award is only for the first year of college attendance.

• Past winners cannot apply again in the future.

• Must meet the qualifications identified earlier in this document.

• The selection committee cannot consist of any parent of a scholarship applicant during that year.

• Award money will be issued in the form of a check in the student's name.

• The Award amount is subject to change.

 

Selection Criteria used by the Committee

 

​The selection committee will use the following weighted criteria to select the winners of the scholarships in the United States:​​​​​​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the duration, 2 points will be given for every year of AZTS Tamil School attendance.

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Scholarship Submission

 

To download a copy of the application, click here.
Please email completed applications to scholarship@aztamilsangam.org
DO NOT FORGET: The deadline for submitting applications is September 20th, 2026, Sunday @ 10 PM MST.