THE Samir H Bhatt Grant
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.

About Samir H Bhatt
Samir H Bhatt has served as a managing director with SHB Advisors in Washington, DC, since 2013. In this position, he draws on more than 25 years of experience in global markets and alternative investments to manage portfolios for institutional and individual clients. Samir H. Bhatt has prioritized growth-focused business development strategies and achieved optimal returns for the company and its clients. Mr. Bhatt previously served as a portfolio manager and a member of the investment committee with Credit Suisse, where he created an investment platform that held more than $8 billion of assets under management. He has also held senior positions with Highbridge Capital Management and Markit Group Ltd. Samir Bhatt holds a bachelor of science in computer science from Cornell University and a master of business administration in general management from the university's Johnson School of Business. To give back to the community, he supports the Boys & Girls Club and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A former member of the board of the nonprofit organization National Chorale, Mr. Bhatt enjoys playing basketball in his free time.
Samir H Bhatt Grant
GUIDELINES

1. Eligibility
- Must attend an accredited US-Based university
- Must possess an excellent academic record.
- Must demonstrate the ability to lead.
Application Deadline: November 15th, 2022
Award Announcement: December 1st, 2022
Award Amount: $1000.00
Results will be posted on https://samirhbhattgrant.com
2. Required Information
- First Name/Last Name
- Contact/Telephone Number
- Mailing Address/Email address
- High School Graduation Date
- The Accredited University you attend, or plan to attend
- Current GPA
- An essay addressing one of the questions noted in section three:


3. Essay question
Describe a time in your life when you felt that you were treated unfairly. How did it affect you and how were you able to get past whatever it was?
Deadline & Announcement
Applications must be submitted on or before August 1, 2022
The awardee will be notified via email on August 15, 2022,
Awardee will have his/her name posted on https://samirhbhattgrant.com
Winner
Honoring Our 2022 $1000 Laureate: Empowering Future Leaders
Name: Julia Liu
- Duke University