Who Can Apply:
- Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal was a man of science.
- He earned his PhD in Pharmacological studies from Columbia University after graduating with his MS and BS in chemistry from the University of Chicago.
- Dr. Aggarwal went on to serve as a Senior Medical director at Pfizer’s NYC headquarters for 23 years. He was proud to use his expertise in Cardiology to work with government regulators to ensure the safe delivery of life saving drugs to market.
- Rajesh believed that the pursuit and progress of good safe scientific advancements was the key to making the world a better place. He loved to share his passion for science and believed that the next generation of scientists must be encouraged to seek answers and find solutions.
- This scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income, academically deserving high school students, in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.
- Any low-income high school junior or senior in Massachusetts or New Jersey with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a passion for science may apply for this scholarship.
Submission: To apply, give us an example of how creative thinking and science have provided an innovative solution to a basic challenge for you or someone you know. How do you believe society will benefit from your pursuit of a degree in science?
Deadline: July 7, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/dr-rajesh-aggarwal-scholarship-for-scientific-studies/