The inaugural DMV Asian American Youth Leadership Scholarship offers awards totaling up to $10,000 to recognize outstanding contributions of Asian American youth to their communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be Asian American high school students in the DMV area.

• Applicants must demonstrate experience and commitment to civic engagement and community service.

• The money can be used for college or career training.

Evaluation Criteria:

• The scholarship is designed to recognize and support Chinese American youth who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities through civic engagement, community service and innovative initiatives.

• This can include serving on student government, organizing community events, taking on a leadership role in a club or organization, or providing volunteer work to the community.

Application Materials:

• Resume: Should include academic achievements, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, leadership positions, and any relevant awards or honors.

• Please submit a 500-1000 word personal statement or a 2-5 minute video describing your passion and experience in civic engagement, community service, and future goals for improving your community.

• Two letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation can come from teachers, community leaders, or directors of voluntary organizations.

application process:

• Please submit your application materials to uscac.org@gmail.com

• If you have any questions, please contact aaylascholarship@gmail.com

Application deadline: January 31, 2024

A panel of senior Washington University educators and community leaders conducts an impartial evaluation of the applications to select the grant winners.
Jury:
Dr. Meirong Liu | Howard University School of Social Work | Dr. Ping Lu, Chair of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission of the American Association of Social Work Education | Dr. Xinbin Gu, President of the Federation of Chinese College Alumni Associations in the Greater Washington Area | Dr. Wei Tang, Associate Dean of Research, Howard University School of Dentistry | Dr. Yanjun Liao, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business | Economist and Researcher | Resources for the Future Institute