Scholarships: Active
FAPAC Scholarship Endowment Fund
Dalip Singh Saund Distinguished Public Service Scholarship
Deadline: April 5, 2013
For the past many years, FAPAC has awarded a number of scholarships and internships to Asian Pacific American college students who exhibit excellent academic achievement as well as demonstrated a continuous effort to foster diversity and community service to the Asian Pacific American community. This year’s award is given under the newly established FAPAC Endowment Fund in honor of the first Asian Pacific American elected to Congress – the late Dalip Singh Saund. The award will be given to a student on May 8, 2013 in Long Beach, CA during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program. The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. Future awards will also be given out in honor of former Secretaries Elaine L. Chao and Norman Y. Mineta.
To Apply:
For more information, please click HERE.
Deadline: April 5, 2013
For the past many years, FAPAC has awarded a number of scholarships and internships to Asian Pacific American college students who exhibit excellent academic achievement as well as demonstrated a continuous effort to foster diversity and community service to the Asian Pacific American community. This year’s award is given under the newly established FAPAC Endowment Fund in honor of the first Asian Pacific American elected to Congress – the late Dalip Singh Saund. The award will be given to a student on May 8, 2013 in Long Beach, CA during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program. The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. Future awards will also be given out in honor of former Secretaries Elaine L. Chao and Norman Y. Mineta.
To Apply:
- Submit the application by April 5, 2013 to scholarship@fapac.org
- Submit a letter of recommendation with detailed description of your service to foster diversity and inclusion in the Asian and Pacific American community
- Submit a copy of transcript from a U.S. accredited college(s) attended
- Submit a two page essay on the contributions of Congressman Dalip Singh Saund and your goal in public service
For more information, please click HERE.
Scholarships: Expired
University of Utah Women Resource Center
Deadline: March 29, 2013
For more details, click HERE.
The pdf file for the scholarship application is HERE.
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The pdf file for the scholarship application is HERE.
Childhood Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 22, 2013
$2,500
The American Cancer Society Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program gives young cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue their post-secondary education from an accredited university, community college, or vocational technical school.
What you have to do:
Eligibility:
Criteria for selection:
All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the American Cancer Society volunteer scholarship committee, and are based on the following weighted criteria:
For application form link, click HERE.
What you have to do:
- Have 3 letters of recommendation, including one from a teacher or school counselor and one from a physician.
- Essay of 500 words or less stating how a scholarship from the American Cancer Society will help further your academic career. Include your educational, occupational, and personal goals in the essay. Typewritten essays are strongly preferred.
- A copy of your academic transcripts from grades 9-12 and if applicable, your college/university academic transcripts.
- Letter of acceptance to an accredited university, college, community college, or vocational technical school (when available).
- The American Cancer Society Financial Aid Form.
- Copy of the first two pages of your parents’ (and yours if you were employed) 2011 IRS tax form.
- Completed Student Volunteer Form (only past recipients re-applying for scholarship).
Eligibility:
- Must be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applicants must be age 25 or younger at the time of application.
- Scheduled to graduate from high school and/or continuing college in the upcoming school year.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
- Accepted without condition to an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or above.
- Must become a full time student at an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school in the upcoming academic year.
Criteria for selection:
All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the American Cancer Society volunteer scholarship committee, and are based on the following weighted criteria:
- Financial Need: (50% weight) – Based on a composite of family/student income and assets, number in household, unpaid medical bills, others in the family attending college and other scholarships/grants.
- Community Service/Activities: (20% weight) – Based on a composite of extracurricular activities, community involvement, any honors or awards received, and involvement with the American Cancer Society.
- Goals and Leadership Essay: (15% weight) – Based on a composite of long-term career plans, determination to reach goals, expression, and organization of thought.
- Letters of Recommendation: (9% weight) – Based on a composite of the three provided recommendations.
- Grade Point Average: (6% weight)
For application form link, click HERE.
Immigrant Youth Achievement Award
Deadline: February 1, 2012
$1,000
The Immigrant Youth Achievement Award celebrates high-achieving young immigrants, whose personal accomplishments and contributions demonstrate the important impact young immigrants are having on our nation every day. These nominations serve as a reminder that our country was built by hard-working, forward-thinking immigrants and in order for our country to continue to lead, we must invest in the future of today’s immigrant youth.
Check out website for more details. Website link HERE!
$1,000
The Immigrant Youth Achievement Award celebrates high-achieving young immigrants, whose personal accomplishments and contributions demonstrate the important impact young immigrants are having on our nation every day. These nominations serve as a reminder that our country was built by hard-working, forward-thinking immigrants and in order for our country to continue to lead, we must invest in the future of today’s immigrant youth.
Check out website for more details. Website link HERE!
APIASF Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 15, 2012 11:59PM EST
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with financial need. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education which serves as the foundation for their future success and contributions to a stronger America.
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with financial need. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education which serves as the foundation for their future success and contributions to a stronger America.
FLAS Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Full tuition waiver and stipend
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
2. Be enrolled in a University of Utah Program
3. Be eligible for a University of Utah tuition scholarship
Application Materials: Application Due January 15th:
1. FLAS application (available from The Asia Center, must be submitted electronically)
2. A statement of your career and/or research goals,
3. A description of any previous Asian language training you have received (formal and informal), and plans for how you intend to use your knowledge of the language proposed for study
4. Two current letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate your academic credentials and ability to learn a foreign language, submitted electronically from the recommender to kevin.barrett@utah.edu
5. Official transcripts from all institutions where you have studied
Full tuition waiver and stipend
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
2. Be enrolled in a University of Utah Program
3. Be eligible for a University of Utah tuition scholarship
Application Materials: Application Due January 15th:
1. FLAS application (available from The Asia Center, must be submitted electronically)
2. A statement of your career and/or research goals,
3. A description of any previous Asian language training you have received (formal and informal), and plans for how you intend to use your knowledge of the language proposed for study
4. Two current letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate your academic credentials and ability to learn a foreign language, submitted electronically from the recommender to kevin.barrett@utah.edu
5. Official transcripts from all institutions where you have studied
Golden Doors Scholar Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2012
Full tuition waiver
About the scholarship:
Eligible Golden Door Scholars will receive funding to cover tuition, room & board (less other scholarships) for a four-year degree. Preference will be given to students interested in the Math, Science, Technology and Engineering fields. Golden Door Scholars will also get access to internships and other career-building opportunities.
Full tuition waiver
About the scholarship:
Eligible Golden Door Scholars will receive funding to cover tuition, room & board (less other scholarships) for a four-year degree. Preference will be given to students interested in the Math, Science, Technology and Engineering fields. Golden Door Scholars will also get access to internships and other career-building opportunities.
Ronald McDonald House Charites U.S. Scholarships
Deadline: December 20, 2012
How to Apply:
Beginning October 1, 2012, students may apply online by clicking here. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June, 2013. The deadline for the 2013 academic year is December 20, 2012 and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date.
General Eligilbility Requirements to apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:
How to Apply:
Beginning October 1, 2012, students may apply online by clicking here. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June, 2013. The deadline for the 2013 academic year is December 20, 2012 and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date.
General Eligilbility Requirements to apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:
- Be a high school senior
- Be younger than 21 years old
- Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
- Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
- Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
- Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution
ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship 2013-2014
Deadline: January 7, 2013
$1,000
If you have stood up for:
What you have to do:
The application is quite simple. Students complete a short application form, write a 1,000-word essay about their commitment to, and work on behalf of, civil liberties, and submit school transcripts as well as two recommendations from non-family references.
Eligibility:
Students who complete the application forms will be judged on the following standards:
For application form link, click HERE.
- Equality
- Racial Justice
- Free Speech
- Human Rights
- Religious Freedom
- Tolerance
- Privacy
What you have to do:
The application is quite simple. Students complete a short application form, write a 1,000-word essay about their commitment to, and work on behalf of, civil liberties, and submit school transcripts as well as two recommendations from non-family references.
Eligibility:
- Be a Utah resident;
- Be a current high school senior planning on entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student;
- Have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If the GPA is less than 3.0, the applicant is still eligible but must submit an explanation for the lower GPA;
- Have proof of strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism addressing such issues as equality, racial justice, free speech, religious freedom, tolerance, and privacy.
Students who complete the application forms will be judged on the following standards:
- The strength and depth of the candidate’s contributions to civil liberties
- Demonstrated leadership
- The likelihood of the applicant continuing commitment to civil liberties in the future
- Commitment to academic excellence
- Demonstrated financial need
For application form link, click HERE.
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