- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Seaford Today
By the People, for the People
Nihar Gala Launches Annual Scholarship for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The $1,000 award aims to support the next generation of American business founders.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:04pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A scholarship program aims to cultivate the next generation of American entrepreneurs by supporting their education and fostering the resilience needed to launch successful startups.Seaford TodayNihar Gala, the founder and CEO of Alpha Care Medical, has announced the launch of the Nihar Gala Scholarship for American Entrepreneurs. The merit-based award provides a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a single undergraduate or high school senior student who demonstrates a keen interest in launching their own business upon graduation.
Why it matters
By supporting the education of aspiring entrepreneurs, the scholarship aims to cultivate the next wave of innovative business leaders and reduce financial barriers for students pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.
The details
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at an accredited U.S. university studying business, or high school seniors planning to enroll in a business or entrepreneurship program. Candidates must submit an original essay of fewer than 1,000 words responding to the prompt: 'Describe one of the most difficult events in your life, and how you overcame that event and learned from it to better yourself.' The selection process will focus on identifying students who have already demonstrated resilience and the capacity to navigate adversity, which Gala believes are fundamental traits of effective business leadership.
- The deadline for scholarship submissions is October 15, 2026.
- The winner will be publicly announced on November 15, 2026.
The players
Nihar Gala
The founder and CEO of Alpha Care Medical, a premier primary care network in Delaware. Gala established this scholarship in 2022 to mentor and support the next generation of American entrepreneurs.
Alpha Care Medical
A comprehensive primary care provider in Delaware, specializing in integrative medicine, behavioral health, psychiatry, and opioid addiction treatment. Gala founded the organization in 2017.
What they’re saying
“Entrepreneurship requires not only a strong business acumen but also the ability to navigate adversity. This scholarship seeks to identify students who have already demonstrated the kind of resilience that defines successful founders. By supporting their education, we invest in the future of American innovation.”
— Nihar Gala, Founder and CEO, Alpha Care Medical
What’s next
The scholarship is open to eligible students nationwide, and the complete submission guidelines, including the required application form and essay instructions, are available on the official website at https://nihargalascholarship.com/.
The takeaway
This scholarship initiative highlights Nihar Gala's commitment to supporting the next generation of American entrepreneurs and fostering a culture of innovation and resilience in the business community.
