Both a Rhodes Scholar and a Harvard graduate, Navin Narayan was a high-achieving student as well as a dedicated, compassionate, and innovative American Red Cross volunteer. Navin served many roles in the American Red Cross, including National Youth Council Chair. Tragically, at the age of 23, Navin succumbed to cancer. Since 2001, the National Youth Council has continued Navin Narayan’s legacy of volunteerism and academic excellence by awarding the Navin Narayan Scholarship to two high school seniors who embody his principles. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 paid directly to two recipients upon proof of matriculation.

The recipients of the $1,000 Navin Narayan Scholarship will be notified by May 15, 2026.   

For  more information about Navin Narayan, please see this page. 

 
Please email all questions to our National Youth Involvement Team YouthInvolvement@redcross.org.