W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2025 Legacy Scholarship

Funded by
$30,000
6 winners, $5,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 31, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
Background:
FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
GPA:
3.8 GPA or higher
Ethnicity:
At least 50% Asian

Education is incredibly important and valuable, especially for low-income immigrant families seeking out the opportunity for a better future.

My late wife and I are children of immigrants who instilled the value of hard work, saving money and education. With the help of scholarships, we were in turn able to send our only son to a four year college without any student debt.

This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.

Any high school senior who will be a low-income, first-generation college student at a two or four-year institution may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.8 GPA and if they’re at least 50% Asian (East Asian or Southeast Asian preferred) and from an immigrant family. However, students pursuing STEM, those with community service experience, applicants with part-time work history, and those who display leadership are preferred.

To apply, tell us about yourself and how your experience as an East or Southeast Asian immigrant has impacted your goals. Additionally, upload a picture of yourself.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published March 19, 2025
Essay Topic

Please tell us about yourself. This could include how you grew up, who influenced your decision to go to college, what your family life is like, why you’ve chosen a particular field or major, what you do in your spare time, any experienced hardship or other important aspects of your life. How has your experience as an East or Southeast Asian immigrant impacted your goals?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 31, 2025.