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Youth . Awards . Scholarships
The National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education (NAAPAE) invites high school seniors, and college juniors and seniors to participate in its scholarship program. In spring 2002, NAAPAE will award up to two $500 scholarships to high school seniors, and up to two $1,000 scholarships to college junior/seniors who (a) are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent; (b) actively involved in extracurricular activities in school; (c) have students with outstanding academic records; and (d) are young leaders who show concern and commitment to Asian/Pacific communities. Scholarship applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or resident aliens. Applicants must provide: 1. Transcripts, to be sent directly by your high school or college. Please highlight AP and Honors classes; 2. Two letters of recommendation sent directly by instructors, counselors, community leaders, youth leaders, employers, or other persons who can address the applicant’s qualifications; 3. A typed statement of your career goals (maximum 50 words). 4. A typed essay on how to end hate crime (maximum 300 words) or how you can best serve the Asian Pacific community 5. A list of your most important school and/or community activities/service over the past two years. For each, list the type of activity/service, your role or involvement, and the dates of your participation; 6. The full names, complete mailing addresses, and phone numbers of the two persons who will write letters of recommendation on your behalf (it is your responsibility to make sure that their letters are received by the deadline); 7. All potential scholarship winners must be available for a phone interview; Materials must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2002. The application materials should be sent to:
For more information call (773) 553-1834 or e-mail mgarcia@csc.cps.k12.il.us. Click on the Application for a printer friendly version.
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