2018 Scholarship Application
APPLICATION DUE BY 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
What Scholarships are available? Scholarships are designated for students who meet specific criteria including:
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Scholarships for students involved in the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) community through school, family, work, or service |
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Scholarships for low-income students, or students in need |
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Scholarships for vocational school students |
Applicants Must:
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Be a student residing in the Greater Sacramento Area (see map below) | ||||
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Attend high school and be in their senior year at their high school
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Complete an application, including 2 required letters of reference that state educational need and recommendation from each of the following:
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Meet all appropriate deadlines |
How to apply?
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Submit a cover letter |
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Include most recent unofficial transcript (Fall 2018 Semester) |
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Student Aid Report (SAR) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
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Submit a 250-word essay that describes how this scholarship will enable your continued success in education based upon your background as it pertains to family, academic career aspirations, and contributions to enhancing the cultural heritage of the API community |
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Complete and Submit the application electronically at: www.apseafoundation.org (If unable to access the site, send inquiry to scholarship@apseafoundation.org for instructions on manual submittal.) |
All finalists must attend an in-person interview on Saturday March 24, 2018 (Tentative). You will be asked to bring your school transcript (unofficial), a short 100-word biography about yourself, and if applying for the scholarship available to low income families, your Student Aid Report (SAR) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Scholarship recipients must attend Awards Dinner scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2018.
