Network of Indian Professionals Names its 2005 Scholarship Recipient

Chamblee High School Valedictorian Tabby Khan awarded the NETIP Atlanta Scholarship Award

ATLANTA (July 5, 2005) – The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) Atlanta announces Tabassum "Tabby" Khan as the recipient of its second annual academic scholarship. “This scholarship is intended for the brightest student of the Class of 2005 and NetIP is proud to announce Miss Khan as this year's recipient” said Renita Jain President NetIP Atlanta while announcing the scholarship. The scholarship recognizes an Indian-American high school senior of Atlanta who exemplifies NetIP values with strong academic achievements and a passion to serve the community.

NetIP Atlanta President Renita Jain,, 2005 Scholarship recipient Tabby Khan, and Member Relations Chair Alok Bhatnagar at the awards ceremony.

Miss Khan’s resume of achievements includes various academic awards in Science & English, leadership roles in various clubs/teams, and honors recognition for research projects while contributing to the community with over 15 volunteer projects. She was also the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Chamblee High School. “NetIP is committed to supporting Atlanta’s Indian community and we are honored to be able to offer a scholarship to assist in the education of the next generation. We wish Tabby a great future” said Alok Bhatnagar, Chair of Member Relations, NetIP Atlanta.

NetIP Atlanta is a professional, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of Indian-American professionals by providing our members networking opportunities through professional, athletic, social and political activities. Building up from a successful heritage as the Best NetIP Chapter in the country in 2004, over 25 events have been planned for 2005, 12 of which have already benefited our 300 strong memberships. In September 2005, Atlanta will be the host city for the NetIP National Conference that will attract over 700 members from 23 chapters across North America. For more information on NetIP Atlanta, visit www.netipatlanta.com. For more information on the NetIP National Conference, visit http://netipconference.org.