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Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program

Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program

Applicable For:

High School Senior

Max Award Amount:

$4000

Application Deadline:

03/04/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program is a scholarship initiative that provides financial assistance to high-achieving Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students who have demonstrated leadership, community service, and financial need. This program is administered by the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, which is the nation’s largest non-profit organization that provides scholarships and support services to AAPI students.

The Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program offers multiple scholarships of up to $5,000 each to eligible AAPI students who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need. Usually preference is given to students who are the first in their family to attend college.

Eligibility Criteria For Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program

The eligibility criteria for the Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program are as follows:

  • Applicants must be a high school senior or graduate who is a legal resident of the United States.
  • Applicants must be of Asian heritage (i.e., have at least one parent of Asian descent).
  • Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States in the fall of the academic year following their high school graduation.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide a detailed description of their financial circumstances.
  • Applicants must provide their high school transcript and two letters of recommendation.
  • Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 500 words that discusses their career goals and how they plan to contribute to the Asian community in the United States.

It is important to note that the scholarship program is open to all eligible students regardless of their gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

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