About Shiva Vijayaverl
Shiva Vijayaverl graduated from the University of Maryland in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. During his time at UMD, Shiva thrived both academically and socially. He was deeply involved in the University of Maryland Student Government Association, serving in multiple roles — legislative representative, finance committee member, and ultimately chief financial officer.
Shiva Vijayaverl, Bio
Shiva will be remembered for his infectious laughter, his sense of adventure, and his unwavering ability to lift those around him. He was known for his remarkable intellectual curiosity that led him to have thought-provoking conversations, even with people he had just met. Shiva had a unique gift for lighting up a room and making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. He lived with kindness, purpose, and a deep love for the people in his life and his community.
The Shiva Vijayaverl Memorial Endowed Scholarship upholds Shiva’s legacy by providing support to students who have demonstrated leadership and community engagement.
Pleasant Land established this scholarship in 2025 in memory of Shiva, a valued employee of the company.
About the Fund
The Shiva Vijayaverl Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership and community engagement within a student organization through the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.
Applicants will be evaluated and selected based upon student involvement and responses to questions on the Stamp Student Union leadership scholarship application.
Past Scholars
Amrutha is a third-year student at the University of Maryland, pursuing a double degree in neuroscience and Spanish with a data science minor. She is an avid pre-med student, eager to explore the intersection of epidemiology and neuroscience. She cherishes engaging as a hospice volunteer, research assistant, Terrapin Think Tank associate director, Journal of Young Investigators COO, Moksha co-captain, and neuroscience ambassador. In her free time, she finds solace in nurturing her family’s garden and undertaking woodcraft projects.
Amrutha Alibilli (2025-2026 Scholar)
How to Apply
For more information on how to apply to the Shiva Vijayaverl Memorial Endowed Scholarship, please contact us at sagiving@umd.edu or 301-314-4900.