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Discover young Sikh voices, community projects, and routes into service and learning. Program profiles are background information unless a current application window has been verified. Always check the provider’s eligibility and dates before applying.
SALDEF profiles Maanya Kaur, a SikhLEAD intern and SikhVOTE volunteer in California. She reflects on listening to community members and helping them understand civic participation through conversations at gurdwara outreach tables.
In a SikhNet interview, student Ishmeet Singh describes building a mobile app to help people practise Gurmat Sangeet. The conversation explores how technical skills can support community learning and give young Sikhs a meaningful role in shaping it.
The Sikh Foundation’s account of a June 2026 conversation with United Sikh Movement executive director Harsimran Kaur explores college community, mentorship and youth leadership. The page links to the recorded discussion, offering a resource for students and organizers interested in supporting young Sikhs.
SALDEF lists applications as open from November 5, 2026, with a January 15, 2027 deadline. The program serves Sikh American undergraduate, graduate and law students through internships, mentorship and a community project. Participants who complete the program can receive a stipend of up to $3,000; SALDEF says dates may change.
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