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Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship

Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Senior

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

30/06/2023
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About This Scholarship

The scholarship seeks to give students who are immigrants or the offspring of immigrants financial assistance as they pursue higher education. It is accessible to San Gabriel Valley residents of all ethnic origins. Students from working-class or low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to register. To download an application and read the eligibility conditions, please select the application tab.

The Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). The scholarship is designed to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students who are pursuing a degree in journalism.

The scholarship provides financial support of up to $2,000 to help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, journalistic ability, and their demonstrated commitment to the AAPI community.

Eligibility Criteria For Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship

The Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program that is offered in memory of Jeff Yang, a promising student and athlete who passed away in a car accident in 2002. The scholarship is intended to support students who embody Jeff’s spirit of perseverance, hard work, and dedication to excellence. The scholarship is funded by donations from family, friends, and members of the community.

The eligibility criteria for the Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship may vary from year to year, but typically include the following:

  • Must be a graduating high school senior or a current college student as well as must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must have participated in athletics or other extracurricular activities
  • Must submit an essay or personal statement that describes how the applicant embodies Jeff Yang’s spirit of perseverance, hard work, and dedication to excellence

The scholarship amount and the number of scholarships awarded each year may vary depending on the availability of funds.

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