Sheila Chau Memorial Scholarship
Sheila Chau was a dedicated educator, administrator, and Christian who spent more than twenty-five years serving students and families.
Sheila believed that every student mattered, and she had a unique gift for helping others see their potential. Every day, Sheila lived out her faith in Christ and led with compassion, integrity, encouragement, and a dedication to serving those who need help the most.
This scholarship seeks to support non-traditional college students who are dedicated to pursuing careers in education.
Any Christian junior or senior undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing elementary education or a related education field and if they are a non-traditional college student who is at least twenty-five years old. However, preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need, perseverance, and a commitment to serving and inspiring future generations through education.
To apply, tell us about a time when someone believed in you or helped you see your potential, how that experience impacted you, and how you plan to impact the lives of your future students. Additionally, upload a current resume highlighting educational, professional, volunteer, church, and community involvement experiences as well as documentation demonstrating financial need (such as a financial aid award letter, FAFSA Student Aid Index, or other relevant supporting documentation).
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The application deadline is Nov 29, 2026. Winners will be announced on Dec 30, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 30, 2026. 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.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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