Nirdosh Jagota Scholarship
The 2024 Nirdosh Jagota Scholarship is closed. No new applications are being accepted.
Founded by Nirdosh Jagota, Managing Partner at GRQ Biotech Advisors, the scholarship provided a $1,000 award to support higher education in the United States.
This website preserves the 2024 program details and recipient announcement. Learn about Nirdosh Jagota’s background, education, books, and podcasts, or read the 2024 scholarship overview.
2024 scholarship award: $1,000
Original 2024 eligibility
- Students are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university in the United States.
- Candidates must be in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
- International students who are legally authorized to study in the United States are eligible.
2024 application process — closed
The 2024 application required an essay of at least 400 words and the applicant information listed in the original form. The deadline was June 30, 2024.
Applications are closed. These details are retained as a historical record; please do not submit a new application.
2024 essay prompt
The Future of Biotechnology: Considering the rapid advancements in the biotech sector over the past few decades, where do you see the industry heading in the next 10 years? Discuss potential breakthroughs, challenges, and the role of education in shaping the future of biotechnology.
2024 program dates
2024 application deadline
June 30, 2024 — closed.
Originally scheduled announcement
July 20, 2024.
Published recipient award date
November 5, 2024. See the recipient announcement below.
2024 application privacy policy
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About scholarship founder Nirdosh Jagota
Nirdosh Jagota founded the scholarship and is Managing Partner at GRQ Biotech Advisors. His professional background includes more than 30 years in pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, and quality management.
Explore the Nirdosh Jagota biography for his education and career background, his book Evolution of Pharma, and The Quantum Leap podcast.
2024 scholarship recipient
The published recipient of the 2024 Nirdosh Jagota Scholarship is Krrisha Patel of the University of Pennsylvania. The award details below are retained as part of the completed program’s record.
- Scholarship Winner
Krrisha Patel
Scholarship Recipient
University
University of Pennsylvania
Award Date
November 05, 2024
Amount
$1,000