2026 Navin Narayan Scholarship Application Questions

2026 Navin Narayan Scholarship Application Questions

The NNS Application is open through April 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior
- Must plan to attend a four-year college or university fall 2026
- Have served with the Red Cross for a minimum of at least two years as of March 1, 2026
Recommendation Letters: Share this link to your Red Cross and High School Recommender. *

*Recommenders must be adult employees of the academic institution/the American Red Cross.

For the comprehensive instructions for the Navin Narayan Scholarship, please refer to the instructions document.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Volunteer Connection Email Address*
example@example.com
Expected high school graduation date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name of the university you will be attending Fall of 2026. If you know you will be attending a four-year college/university but have not committed to a college yet please type, “Undecided but attending.”*
How many hours have you served with the American Red Cross total? *
Click on “View Graph” for Lifetime Hours in Volunteer Connection
Submit an official or unofficial version of your most recent transcript. *

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, gif
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List your American Red Cross involvements, honors, and awards with a description, dates of involvement, and estimated hours for each involvement.*
List your non-Red Cross honors, awards, and activities with a description, dates of involvement, and estimated hours for each activity.*
Navin Narayan was deeply passionate about public service and excelled in academia. Please describe the importance of both scholarship and public service in your life, and how the Red Cross has guided your passion for both learning and serving others. *

350 words max0/350
The transition from high school to college is a tough one, which raises the question of how and where to devote one's time and resources. Please describe your goals for continued involvement to be a youth changemaker with the American Red Cross upon matriculation.*

250 words max0/250
Share your Red Cross story. Describe an experience that conveys how the American Red Cross either drew you to volunteer or makes you proud to be a volunteer. *

500 words max0/500
Name of your Red Cross recommender.*

First NameLast Name
Email address of your Red Cross recommender.*
example@example.com
Name of your high school recommender.*

First NameLast Name
Email address of your high school recommender.*
example@example.com
Is there anything else you’d like to share regarding your application?
Yes
Yes
Note: If it is determined that the application contains intentionally falsified information, you will be immediately removed from consideration for the Navin Narayan Scholarship and may be ineligible for future American Red Cross awards.
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