The Asian Pacific Community Fund has partnered with Verizon to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education as they face the challenge of significantly rising costs of obtaining a college degree. These awards will support those who excel academically, are leaders amongst their peers and are making a positive impact in their communities. Their applications for high school seniors (now in or attending college) in California, Oregon or Washington are now available. More information after the jump.
ELIGIBILITY:
• Currently a high school senior in California, Oregon or Washington OR a high school senior planning to attend college in one of those states
• Plan to enroll as a college freshman in a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, student majoring in math, science, engineering or related field in the Fall of 2012
• Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0.
1st Cycle – High School Seniors
Scholarship Awards: Fifteen $1,000 Awards
Application Period: December-March
Application Submission Deadline: March 30, 2012
Scholarship Recipients Announced: May
2nd Cycle – 2nd Year College Students
Scholarship Awards Available: Five $1,000 Awards
Open Application Period: July-October
Application Submission Deadline: October 31, 2012
Scholarship Recipients Announced: December
The scholarship awards may only be used to cover the cost of attending an accredited 4 year college/university. (What is considered cost of attendance varies by institution.)
Established in 1990, the Asian Pacific Community Fund is a network of community organizations focused on transforming the lives of Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs). Our mission is to meet the diverse needs of APIs by 1) building healthier communities, 2) developing leaders, 3) creating a stronger voice and 4) providing the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. We believe that thriving, strong and successful communities begin with individuals supporting one another. When people are healthy, housed, fed, educated and employed, we create the world we all want to live in.
The Asian Pacific Community Fund generates revenue through workplace giving programs as well as other avenues for its Affiliate Agencies which provide a wide range of health and human services to those in need throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. The Asian Pacific Community Fund provides a collaborative approach to raising funds for the broader API community, increases awareness of community needs as well as donor options and encourages active engagement in philanthropic activities.
