Dr. Anil Kumar Kesani is a spine specialist who focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgeries and disc replacements at SpineMD. He incorporates the latest treatments to improve and speed up patient outcomes. The Society of Cosmetic Chemists has created the Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing chemical, pharmaceutical or biological degrees. Two students will receive $5,000 each to offset degree costs and a $250 travel voucher for the 2021 annual meeting, along with a night's free accommodation and access to the event. The scholarship honors Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made female entrepreneur who created cosmetic and hair care products for Black women and was an activist and philanthropist

1. Pragna Chakravarti

2. Introduction
A fellowship-trained and board-certified spine specialist,
Dr. Anil Kumar Kesani practices at SpineMD, where he
focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgery and disc
replacements. Dr. Anil Kesani incorporates the latest
developments and treatments in spinal care to speed up
and optimize patient outcomes.

3. As the president of a consulting firm that she established in
2017, Pragna Chakravarti draws on experience garnered during
a successful career. For much of this time, Pragna Chakravarti
has maintained membership in the Society of Cosmetic
Chemists (SCC), which has announced the creation of its
Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship.

4. The scholarship will be focused on underrepresented
students pursuing degrees in the chemical,
pharmaceutical, and biological fields, among others. Two
students will be awarded $5,000 to offset the costs of their
degree. In addition, they will be provided with a voucher of
$250 for travel-related expenses for the 2021 SCC annual
meeting.

5. The students will also be provided with a night’s free
accommodation and free access to the event. The
scholarship looks to celebrate Madam C.J. Walker, who
is regarded as the first self-made female entrepreneur in
the country. Through her manufacturing company, she
created and sold cosmetic and hair care products for
Black women.
She was also a social and political activist and
philanthropist.