Editor’s Note: The following is a release from the Valley View School District.
He’s ranked second in junior class.
He scored a perfect 800 on his SAT II Math Level 2 subject test.
He’ll compete on May 5 for the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state championship in two individual events and one team event.
He’s recognized around the world as an accomplished Indian Carnatic music violinist.
What more could Sandeep Bharadwaj do?
Receive the rare and prestigious Bruce Fishkin Scholarship, that’s what.
“This is truly an amazing achievement when you realize this was a multi-state search of all juniors and seniors,” said BHS guidance counselor Carolyn Toerpe.
The Bruce Fishkin Scholarship, given annually to up to six students in a multi state region, is a “full ride” award meaning four years of undergrad room, board, tuition, books and supplies will be paid for at any college or university Bharadwaj attends starting in the fall of 2013. He is the only Illinois recipient this year.
Bharadwaj hopes to enroll in a “direct medical program” where he is automatically accepted in medical school as an undergrad. Northwestern University, Brown University and University of Illinois/Chicago are among his top choices as he begins his journey toward becoming a cardiac surgeon. But, he says, he may expand his search to other schools now that money is not a factor.
“I’m ecstatic because now I can get my dream education paid for,” Bharadwaj said. “This is very exciting.”
Bharadwaj has been a student since first grade. He is a member of National Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl and the Math Team at BHS and does hospital volunteer work. He also has helped raise money for the Red Cross through various ethnic organizations.
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