{"id":2595,"date":"2023-05-10T11:47:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2025-03-13T15:39:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:09:01","slug":"empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Rural Brilliance &#8211; Gurleen Kaur&#8217;s remarkable 1.1 Crore scholarship showcases the limitless potential of students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurleen Kaur is an inspiration to all the students who dream of achieving big in their academic and professional life. She is an alumna of <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/dakrasahib.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akal Academy Dakra Sahib<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and has studied till Class 10 at the academy with distinction in all subjects. She remained the #topper of the batch 2019-20 and has made her school proud by achieving great heights in her academic career.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship\/#Prestigious_scholarships_received_by_Gurleen\" >Prestigious scholarships received by Gurleen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship\/#Education_runs_in_her_family\" >Education runs in her family\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship\/#Its_more_than_just_Academics_for_Gurleen\" >It&#8217;s more than just Academics for Gurleen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship\/#Inspiring_message_to_her_schoolmates\" >Inspiring message to her schoolmates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/empowering-rural-brilliance-gurleen-kaurs-remarkable-1-1-cr-scholarship\/#Follow_her_story\" >Follow her story :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prestigious_scholarships_received_by_Gurleen\"><\/span>Prestigious scholarships received by Gurleen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AKAL ACADEMIES have been playing a crucial role in nurturing the dreams of their students, providing them with an enabling environment to learn, grow and develop their skills. At Akal Academy, students receive dedicated support and guidance from the staff and teachers, helping them to achieve their aspirations. Gurleen Kaur is such an example who has been able to realize her dreams with the institution&#8217;s help, becoming a source of inspiration for others.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Empowering Rural Brilliance \u2013 Akal Academy Student Gurleen Kaur&#039;s remarkable achievement\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HZclgE48U6Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Listen to her Story, click to watch the video<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, she received a #<strong>scholarship of\u00a0 1.1 Crore from The Next Genius Foundation<\/strong> to pursue her higher education at <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.millsaps.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Millsaps College, Jackson Mississippi<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, <strong>one of the prestigious liberal arts colleges in the USA<\/strong>. As a Next Genius Scholar, she will be the program ambassador at her high school and promote this program among her fellow students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurleen has opted for Neuroscience as <strong>her course in the USA<\/strong> and <strong>dreams of becoming a neuropsychiatrist<\/strong>. She wants to do research in the same field. Her passion for the subject and determination to excel in it is truly inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_runs_in_her_family\"><\/span><b>Education runs in her family\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2750\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.auts.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-05-10-at-12.32.47-PM-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurleen hails from a family of educators, with her father serving as a government sociology lecturer and her grandparents having retired from the same field.<br \/>\nHer mother is a homemaker, and she has two younger sisters, Sukhman Kaur and Jaismeen Kaur, also studying at the <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/dakrasahib.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Akal Academy Dakra Sahib<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, in 10th and 3rd grade respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_more_than_just_Academics_for_Gurleen\"><\/span><b>It&#8217;s more than just Academics for Gurleen<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2598\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-370x278.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-270x203.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-667x500.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-740x555.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gurleen-Kaur-particiapted-in-Block-Level-Painting-competition-80x60.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of an educational institution is to shape the future of its students and help them to achieve their full potential. Apart from her academic achievements, Gurleen with the support and help of the staff and teachers of <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/dakrasahib.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akal Academy Dakra Sahib<\/a><\/strong><\/span> also excelled in extracurricular activities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She has been a class monitor, Girls&#8217; Captain in the school, and actively participates in volunteering activities, declamation, and painting. Her well-rounded personality is a testament to the fact that academic excellence and extracurricular activities can go hand in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiring_message_to_her_schoolmates\"><\/span><b>Inspiring message to her schoolmates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurleen&#8217;s message to all the students out there is &#8220;<strong>to believe in themselves and be themselves&#8221;<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She is a living example of how hard work, determination, and self-belief can help one achieve their dreams. She is an inspiration to all the students who dream of achieving big in their academic and professional life. #SuccessStories happen with faith and consistency towards your goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2596 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement-.jpeg\" alt=\"Akal Academy Dakra sahib visit after achievement\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement-.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--370x278.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--270x203.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--667x500.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--740x555.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AA-Dakra-sahib-visit-after-achievement--80x60.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gurleen&#8217;s recent visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/dakrasahib.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Akal Academy Dakra Sahib<\/span><\/a><\/strong> reminded her of the institution&#8217;s significant role in shaping her success journey. Video footage attached to the blog showcases the school&#8217;s commitment to its students&#8217; growth and development, underscoring the vital role that Akal Academy plays in nurturing the dreams of its students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2751 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.auts.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-04-26-at-7.04.54-PM-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Akal Academies have been instrumental in shaping the future of its students by providing them with an enabling environment to learn, grow and develop their skills. Gurleen&#8217;s success journey is a testament to the school&#8217;s commitment to its students&#8217; well-being, and her achievements are a source of pride for the institution, her family, and society. We extend our best wishes to Gurleen for her future endeavours and hope that she continues to inspire many more students to pursue their dreams with passion and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_her_story\"><\/span>Follow her story :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaruSahibHP\/photos\/a.312356885474161\/6354862797890176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Like, Comment &amp; Share her achievement on Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/barusahib_topper-scholarship-highereducation-activity-7063145927888240640-y5IQ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Like, Comment &amp; Share her achievement on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=239737623952345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gurleen Kaur&#8217;s view on World Telecommunication Day<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/dakrasahib.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Gurleen Kaur&#8217;s school, Akal Academy, Dakra Sahib<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>#ScholarshipProgram , #BaruSahib, #EducationForAll, #GivingBack, #EmpoweringRuralBrilliance<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gurleen Kaur is an inspiration to all the students who dream of achieving big in their academic and professional life. 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