One Scholarship
One student is awarded $5,000 each year.
Maya NayarScholarship
Rewarding Leadership. Celebrating Impact. Honoring Legacy.
The Maya Nayar Scholarship honors Maya's legacy of leadership, kindness, and service. Each year, one outstanding high school senior is awarded a $5,000 scholarship for their exceptional commitment to creating positive change in their community and beyond.
Top Five Finalists
The top five eligible seniors become scholarship finalists.
Merit & Impact Based
Awarded based on leadership, service, and community impact.
Honoring Maya's Legacy
Continuing Maya's mission of love, leadership, and service.
Overview
The Maya Nayar Scholarship is the highest individual recognition within the Maya's Way Youth Impact Platform. It celebrates a student who leads with compassion, takes action, and makes a measurable difference in their community.
Eligibility
- High school senior for award year
- Demonstrated community impact through impact points
- Commitment to Maya's Way values and mission
Selection Process
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Score | 70% |
| Resume | 20% |
| Transcript | 10% |
No Essays · No Recommendations · The Committee's decision is final
Scholarship Scoring
To reward sustained engagement while recognizing recent impact, Impact Points are weighted based on high school year.
| High School Year | Weight Applied |
|---|---|
| Senior | 100% |
| Junior | 50% |
| Sophomore | 25% |
| Freshman | 10% |
Example
This example shows how Impact Points are weighted.
| Year | Impact Points | Weight | Weighted Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 800 | 100% | 800 |
| Junior | 600 | 50% | 300 |
| Sophomore | 400 | 25% | 100 |
Scholarship Score: 800 + 300 + 100 = 1,200
The top five seniors by Scholarship Score become finalists.
More Than a Scholarship
This scholarship is more than financial support—it is an investment in the next generation of leaders who will continue to build stronger, kinder, and more connected communities.
Thank you for continuing
Maya's legacy
Ready to Make an Impact?
Start earning Impact Points today and take the first step toward the Maya Nayar Scholarship.