In collaboration with Altius Strategic Consulting LLC, the Arjun-Vohra Foundation recently announced the recipients of the 2024 youth scholarships during the California Cricket Academy (CCA) Annual Awards Ceremony.
Entering its ninth year, the scholarship initiative continues to honor outstanding young cricketers, placing a greater emphasis on recognizing high-achieving female players over the past three years.
Merit-based scholarships are granted to CCA members across the U10, U12, U15, and Girls’ categories. Annually, players who excel in both domestic and international cricket competitions in the US and UK are celebrated for their achievements.
Kanika Vohra and Rajib Arjun, the founders of the scholarship program and dedicated supporters of youth cricket globally, had the honor of presenting the awards. They have consistently contributed to the development of CCA players through tournament sponsorships and fellowship opportunities, promoting the growth of cricket among aspiring athletes.
Scholarship Awards
Recipients received a citation, trophy, and a taxable cash prize:
- Girls’ Player of the Year: $750
- U10 Player of the Year: $500
- U12 Player of the Year: $500
- U13-15 Player of the Year: $750
- U15-19 Player of the Year: $1,000
2024 Scholarship Winners
- Girls: Akshara Anand
- U10: Pranav Velpula
- U12: Snehith Gupta Tatikonda
- U13-15: Parivridh Kaleru
- U15-17: Rishi Mekala
Hemant and Kinjal Buch, the founders of the California Cricket Academy, expressed their appreciation, stating, “We are truly grateful for Rajib and Kanika’s steadfast support of young girls and boys. These scholarships motivate players to excel and enhance their skills. The backing provided by the sponsors has immensely improved the cricketing standards not only within CCA but throughout the nation. We eagerly await their continued support in the years to come.”
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