A $1,000 stipend fuels a year of mentorship and community-building our SSAs need. Be a part of the change, and support USM's SSA Coordination Program!
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Sikh Student Associations (SSAs) are at the heart of fostering Sikh identity, leadership, and community on college campuses nationwide.
Yet, many struggle due to leadership turnover, lack of resources, and limited institutional support. Without guidance, SSAs often fade away within a few years... leaving Sikhs without a safe space to connect, learn, and grow with their Sangat.
10+ years ago, USM noticed the need and launched the SSA Coordination Program. SSAs can not only survive, but THRIVE.
Through this program, we have provided...
In 2024, we reached new regions - the East Coast, Midwest, and the South - in adding the SSAs at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Purdue University, and Texas Tech University to our Active SSA Network.
We recruit SSA Coordinators every academic year to provide direct guidance and resources to SSAs nationwide. SSA Coordinators have vast experience either starting an SSA from scratch or serving on their respective SSA Board in a core position, so they have a wide-range of knowledge to pass down to the next generation of Sikh leaders. They specialize in...
Our SSA Coordinators for the 2024 - 2025 academic year are:
(Left to Right) Harkamal, Varleen, and Khushmeen pictured below.
To recognize the dedication and hard work of our SSA Coordinators, we are making this a paid role by providing a $1,000 stipend per academic year. These young leaders dedicate their time to mentoring Sikh student leaders, strengthening campus communities, and ensuring SSAs thrive—and it's essential that we support those who are making a difference.
If we want Sikh youth to step up as leaders and build lasting impact, we must invest in them, because how else can we expect generations to learn from each other and grow?
USM’s team is equipped to meet and exceed project goals through structured leadership, clear accountability, and direct engagement with SSAs. With a centralized support system and thorough KPI tracking system, the team ensures SSAs receive the guidance needed to thrive.
Guidance on the specific impact that will be enabled by the donation amount you choose.
