Lunch and Learn Scholarship Workshop

Jasmine Dieu

Counselor

Tuan Nguyen Counselor/Coordinator Transfer Center

Scholarship Eligibility (Most Scholarships)

• Merit based (Academic and non-academic achievement)

• Financial need based

• Intended major / career

• Ethnicity, affiliation, group…

• Additional factors • Leadership

• Volunteer Experience

• Etc... 3

Types of Scholarships

1. Local vs. National

2. Merit based vs. Need based

3. Large amount vs. small amount ***Larger scholarships tend to have more competition

4. Contests

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Scholarship Application Components (Most Applications)

• Essay Application

• Essay and/or Short Answer Questions

• Sample Work and Project Submission (Writing and Visual Arts Scholarships)

• Extra-curricular List/Resume

• Grades/Transcripts

• Awards and Honors

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Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Scholarships

1. APIASF Scholarship Fund:

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation’s largest non-profit provider of college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Since 2003, APIASF has distributed nearly $90 million in scholarships to AAPI students across the country and in the Pacific Islands.

2. APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship: The APIASF AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution) Scholarship supports full-time Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students at specified institutions.

3. U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce: The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) offers scholarships for high school seniors nationwide for their post-secondary education.

4. George Choy Memorial / Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Scholarship: The purpose of the George Choy Memorial / Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (l/g/b/t) Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) who are in the process of applying to, or are currently attending, a post-secondary institution. The maximum grant award is currently $1,000.

API Scholarships

1. Organization of Chinese Americans: For over ten years, OCA has provided assistance to deserving APA students to achieve the ultimate dream of a college education. These scholarships are available to APA high school seniors entering their first year of college during the school year.

2. Japanese American Citizens League: The Japanese American Citizens League currently offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide. The National Scholarship and Awards Program offers scholarships to entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, and creative and performing arts students, as well as those in need of financial aid.

3. The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) This foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer-managed organization established to provide scholarships to the Korean American students, and encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development.

4. Fulbright Scholarships for Pacific Island students: The Fulbright Scholarship is offered to citizens of the following eligible Pacific Island nations: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.

API Scholarships

Scholarships for students from South Asia 1. South Asian Journalists Association:

The South Asian Journalists Association and SAJA Group Inc. award five scholarships for South Asian students pursuing a career in journalism.

2. Upakar Indian-American Scholarship Foundation: Upakar helps Indian-American students realize their educational goals by providing annual scholarships that acknowledge academic excellence and consider financial need. The scholarship provides $8,000 over four years for each recipient.

Scholarships Targeted to students from Southeast Asia 1. Hmong National Development, Inc.: Hmong National Development, Inc. offers one-time

educational scholarships to selected Hmong students who are enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university during the school year. http://www.hndinc.org/programs.php?page=ed_sch

IVC Scholarship Program Highlights: Over 200K for approximately 375 students

Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017

Judged solely on the application and personal essay response

NO letters of recommendation required

GPA is not considered

Scholarships from various sources/donors: • Foundation

• Endowment

• ASIVC

• Corporations

General Guidelines for Applying 1. Visit the IVC website to access the application:

http://financialaid.ivc.edu/scholarship/Pages/default.aspx

2. Submit the scholarship application and personal essay responses by Sunday, February 10, 2017, 11:59 p.m.

3. Fill in every space. If a question does not apply to you write “Not Applicable"� or “n/a".

4. Decide whether you will be applying as a continuing or transferring student.

5. An ASIVC/ASG activity card must be purchased to be considered for the ASIVC scholarships. Cost is $10 at the Bursar’s Office.

Some Local External Scholarships

• Orange County Foundation Scholarships

• SCHEC Scholarships

• Asian Business Association of Orange County

• Miss Tustin Scholarship

• CSUF, CSULB and UC Irvine

External Scholarship Research Databases

Orange County Foundation’s Scholarship Resources

CSULB’s External Scholarship Database

UCI’s External Scholarship Database

Judging Scholarships Things to Consider…

1. Who are the readers?

2. The mission or value of the scholarship

3. Judges give scholarships to people, not to list

4. Is there a theme or framework that puts all your activities,

interests, and credentials in context

5. How will this money benefit you/others? (You’re an investment) 12/13/2016 13

Essay / Personal Statement

1. Generic essays are easy to detect!

2. Make certain you cover all required topics 1. One-by-one in detail

2. Use specific examples

3. Essay structure

4. Tone/style of your essay

5. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!

Read winning essay to find out why they won!