APAHA Scholarship Program

APAHA Scholarship Program

Funder: Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA), Houston, Texas

Purpose: To ensure the education of youth beyond the high school level and others continuing their education, dedicated to sharing knowledge about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Award Amount: Minimum $1,000 per scholarship. The number and value of scholarships available each year is determined by the APAHA Board of Directors. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the prior APAHA gala and generous donors.

Eligibility

• Must be of Asian American or Pacific Islander descent
• Must be a graduating high school senior pursuing education beyond high school level
• Must have primary residence in the greater Houston area
• Must demonstrate commitment to increasing knowledge about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and helping the Asian and Pacific Islander communities
• Must provide evidence of acceptance in an institution of higher learning

Selection Criteria

The scholarship committee considers:
• Purpose and use of scholarship funds
• Individual's scholarship (academic achievement)
• Leadership abilities
• Civic and community involvement
• How the applicant might benefit from receiving scholarship funds
• Indication of financial need (may be considered)
• Personal interview (may be required)

Scholarship Committee

The APAHA Board of Directors appoints the scholarship committee annually. Committee members may be chosen from APAHA board and non-board members.

Geographic Scope

Greater Houston area, Texas

Contact Information

Sofia Sheikh, Executive Director Email: ed@apaha.org Website: apaha.org General Contact: info@apaha.org

Reporting Requirement

At the end of the semester the APAHA Scholarship is used, recipients must provide a written report to the APAHA Board of Directors on how funds were used.