W. Tong and A.C. Wong Legacy Scholarship

Funded by
$20,000
4 winners, $5,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
Dec 15, 2024
Winners Announced
Jan 15, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or college freshman
Financial Status:
Low-income
GPA:
3.2 or higher
Involvement:
Social club, volunteering experience, or athletics
Background:
Child of an Asian immigrant family (must be 50% Asian ethnicity)

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 as the path to a good future. We, in turn were able to send our only son to a 4 year college without any student debt.

Any low-income (75k maximum) high school senior or incoming college freshman who is the child of an Asian immigrant family (at least 50% Asian ethnicity) may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.2 GPA and participate in a sport, social club, or volunteering program. However, applicants who are pursuing STEM majors and/or are working students are preferred. Applicant must apply to at least a 2 or 4 year accredited college, and be enrolled full time.

To apply, tell us about yourself, including any details about how you grew up, your family, why you’re pursuing college, and what you fill your time with.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Need
Published August 29, 2024
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, or other important aspects of your life.

300–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Dec 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 15, 2025.