Scholarship details
The Kafi Scholarship.
Support for students pursuing education in economics, business, and related fields, and the start of a longer-term network of learning, mentorship, and opportunity.
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What it is
A scholarship with a purpose.
Professor Farhoud Kafi spent more than 50 years helping students understand the forces shaping the world around them. The Kafi Scholarship carries that work forward by supporting students who want to use economic thinking to create opportunity.
Who should apply
Is this for you?
Eight students from across the country, each pursuing economics, business, or a related field, and each committed to creating opportunity for others.
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Curious
You want to understand how economies, markets, and decisions really work.
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Community-minded
You want to use what you learn to create opportunity for others.
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Ready to lead
You're building the judgment and skills to make better decisions.
Eligibility checklist
Before you apply.
Pursuing education in economics, business, or a related field
[Enrollment status — KFF to confirm]
[GPA or need criteria, if applicable — KFF to confirm]
[Residency or geography, if applicable — KFF to confirm]
What to prepare
Have these ready.
[Required material — KFF to confirm]
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HOW SELECTION WORKS
From application to announcement.
[Selection approach, at an appropriate level of transparency — KFF to supply.]
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Applications open
[Date — TBD]
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Review
[Review period — TBD]
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Recipients notified
[Date — TBD]
04
Scholars announced
[Date — TBD]
BEYOND THE AWARD
What being a Kafi Scholar
may include.
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Financial support
Awards that help students pursue education in economics, business, and related fields.
02
Scholar identity
Recognition as part of a named community connected to Professor Kafi's legacy.
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Development
Learning experiences that connect economic thinking to real-world decisions.
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Alumni connection
A growing network of scholars, mentors, and partners over time.
How applying works
Three simple steps.
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Review the checklist
Confirm you're eligible and gather what you need, right here on this page.
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Complete the application
You'll fill out a short form.
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Get your confirmation
You'll see a confirmation page and receive an email once you've applied.
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