Dr. Khan Nedd Scholarship

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Dr. Khan Nedd Scholarship

Dr. Khan Nedd Scholarship provides an academic scholarship for continuing education for our My Pace members who are transitioning from one program to the next (high school to postsecondary, postsecondary to professional degree, from professional degree to terminal degree). Read below to learn more about our eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Cycle

Our awards are disbursed three times a year. Applications are processed upon receipt and the full application is completed. Email correspondence will be sent from scholarship@graahi.org concerning your application and award. Please email any emergent deadlines to the scholarship if your award disbursement date is beyond your institution’s financial aid deadlines.

Fall 2025

Applications are open from April 15 to July 15

Awards disbursed August 15

Winter 2026

Application opens August 15 to November 15

Awards disbursed December 15

Spring/Summer 2026

Applications are open January 15 to March 15

Awards disbursed April 1

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the GRAAHI Scholarship Program, the applicant must meet these initial eligibility criteria:

Be a citizen or resident (as defined by the Internal Revenue Code) of the United States.
Be a resident of the State of Michigan.
Identify as a “Student of Color” (Black, African American, Asian, Hispanic, Latino/a/e, Middle Eastern, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Alaska or Alaskan Native, or Multiracial).
Consideration will be given to students who are enrolled in our post-secondary career and college access program, My Pace.

Demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other volunteer or paid activities.
Be currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an accredited certificate program, college or university, or approved post-secondary school, as a full or part-time, degree-seeking student engaged in healthcare-based studies within the state of Michigan.
Students who graduated from schools outside of Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kentwood Public Schools will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grade point averages below 2.5/4.0 will be considered on case-by-case basis.

Recipient Selection

In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria specific to the GRAAHI Scholarship Program, applicants must provide additional documentation, to assist in the selection process. All applicants must follow the program instructions to be considered for a scholarship. These instructions include:

Complete the scholarship application.
Provide the official transcript from the applicant’s school, in order to verify meeting the grade requirements. If no transcript is available, a GED or diploma to verify academic eligibility will be sufficient.
Provide two original letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to the applicant. At least one letter of recommendation must be from a teacher, faculty, or advisor. At least one should reflect the applicant’s interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. All letters of recommendation must be in original form and must be signed.
Submit a document specifying the applicant’s involvement, and dates of participation, in community service, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, work history, and any awards and honors the applicant has received. A resume is acceptable.

Provide a personal statement, not to exceed 500 words, indicating the applicant’s interest and commitment toward their chosen academic and career path. Applicants are encouraged to include examples of their involvement in their community, career goals, any other information on significant financial difficulties the applicant is experiencing, and why they feel they should be selected to receive a scholarship.
Provide copy of driver’s license or other State-Issued ID (copies of both front and back) to verify residence.
Provide a letter of acceptance into the applicant’s chosen program.
Provide formal documentation from the institution reflecting outstanding tuition balance to justify scholarship request.