U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

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U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

1329 18th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
Free: 800-696-7818
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.uspaacc.com

Paul Shearman Allen and Associate Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a 3.3 grade point average. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed online application with photo attached on the top right hand corner; short biography; essay; transcript; household tax return (signed by taxpayers); recommendations; additional attachments; post-secondary institution information. Deadline: February 22.

Asian American Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a 3.3 grade point average or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed online application with photo attached on the top right hand corner; short biography; essay; transcript; household tax return; recommendations; additional attachments; and post-secondary institution information. Deadline: February 22.

Darden Restaurants Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and, financial need.

Home Depot Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Bruce Lee Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a student with strong character, who has persevered and prevailed over adversity, and who will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on strong character; the ability to persevere and prevail over adversity; academic excellence; community service involvement; and financial need.

LeePapa and Associates Scholarship for Travel (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the students to travel back to the land of their birth or heritage during summer break and share the experience with the greater USPAAC community. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be of Asian Pacific Island heritage; must be citizens of United States; must be undergraduate or graduate students, with minimum of 3.3 grade point average at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: downloaded application for the award; photo; additional attachment describing extracurricular activities, academic honors, and community service activities; 100-word biography; essay of 500 words on I Need This Scholarship (typed, double-spaced and signed by the applicants and their academic guidance counselors); transcripts from un-dergrad or post-grad school; copy of most recent household tax return signed by taxpayers; two letters of recommendation from those listed as references in the application. Deadline: March 17.

Ruth Mu-Lan and James S.C. Chao Scholarship (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to female Asian American high school seniors who will be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: females and at least 16 years of age at the of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic excellence; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed online application with photo attached on the top right hand corner; short biography; essay; transcript; household tax return (signed by taxpayers); recommendations; additional attachments; post-secondary institution information. Deadline: February 22.

Pepsico Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and, financial need.

Philip Morris USA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Ken and Pam Pong Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a 3.3 GPA or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed online application with photo attached on the top right hand corner; short biography; essay; transcript; household tax return (signed by taxpayers); recommendations; additional attachments; post-secondary institution information. Deadline: February 22.

Drs. Poh Shien and Judy Young Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $4,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed online application with photo attached on the top right hand corner; short biography; essay; transcript; household tax return (signed by taxpayers); recommendations; additional attachments; post-secondary institution information. Deadline: February 22.

Telamon Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and, financial need.

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce CBS Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce McDonald's Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA 3.3 GPA or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed online application with photo attached on the top right hand corner; short biography; essay; transcript; household tax return (signed by taxpayers); recommendations; additional attachments; post-secondary institution information. Deadline: February 22.

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce UPS Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to Asian American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need and will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be: at least 16 years of age at the time of application; of Asian Pacific Island heritage; citizens or permanent residents of the United States; beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States; must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; leadership in extracurricular activities; involvement in community service; and financial need.

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