Beginning in 2005-06, the South Asia Studies program inaugurated the Himgiri Foundation Award for the best paper from a SAIS student that brings new thought or a unique implementation idea to issues of economic and/or political development in India. This award, made possible by a generous contribution from SAIS graduate Girish Rishi, provides its winner with $1000 and recognition during the SAIS Commencement Ceremony. Competition
The competition for this award is held in the spring semester. Details will be announced mid-semester. Awardees
2006-07: Divya Mathew, for her paper entitled "Agents of Change: Women Leaders in Panchayati Raj Institutions." 
Divya Mathew is presented the award by Academic Dean John Harrington at the Commencement Ceremony in May 2007. 2005-06: Antara Ganguli, for her paper entitled "Solving Kashmir: A Non-nation-state Solution to a Nation-state Problem" 
Antara Ganguli is congratulated by Prof. Walter Andersen at the Commencement Ceremony in May 2006. The Himgiri Foundation The Himgiri Foundation is a charitable organization and applies its income and principal assets exclusively for scientific, literary and educational purposes.
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