Filipino-American Scholarship
Lee Cortez
Filipinos have a long history and large presence in the United States, yet they remain underrepresented in many fields.
Only 37% of Filipinos in the US complete a Bachelor’s degree, and only 9% complete a postgraduate degree. These figures are even lower among U.S.-born Filipinos. A Harvard Kennedy report states that U.S.-born Filipinos are less likely to obtain a college degree compared to their Filipino immigrant counterparts and other U.S.-born Asian Americans.
In order to boost the representation of Filipinos in academia and the workforce, it is critical that Filipino-Americans have the resources they need.
This scholarship seeks to support any Filipino-American who is interested in community service.
To apply, please write a 350-word essay telling us about your story and the impact you would like to make on the Filipino-American community.
Please write a 350-word essay telling us about your story and the impact you would like to make on the Filipino-American community.
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The application deadline is Dec 31, 2021. Winners will be announced on Jan 31, 2022.
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The scholarship award is $500. It will be awarded to 1 winner every 6 months.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 31, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
We will send the award check to the winner’s academic institution in their name, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school’s requirements).
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to verify their academic enrollment status by providing a copy of their most recent transcript.
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