Scholarship Common Application Form

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For any assistance on the application, please email: scholarships@apcf.org

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I. APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name

Middle Initial

Maximum of 1 characters.

Last Name

Date of Birth

Gender

MaleFemaleNonbinaryPrefer not to say

Address of Primary Residence

If you cannot find your address, please type out only your zip code in the 'Street Address' field below. Please confirm the correct city and state populate.

Please note that we will ask for your official mailing address once tentatively awarded.

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country

County

Please spell out the entire name of the county, do not include county in the name. For example, Los Angeles, NOT LA or Los Angeles County.

Phone Number

Please provide best number to reach you at.

Email

Race

If checked "Other", please specify

Asian Ethnicity

Are you a direct blood descendant of a Hmong citizen?

Please state how you meet the requirement of being a direct blood descendant of a Hmong citizen. Select all that apply.

Are you a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen?

Please state how you meet the requirement of being a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen. Select all that apply.

If other was selected, please specify other relationship(s) that meet the requirement of being direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen.

Do you identify as Chinese American?

Status of Residency

Country of Birth

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II. SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School

Enter your High School info if you cannot find it above

High School Name

City

State

Zip Code

High School GPA

Have you graduated High School?

YesNo

Expected Date or Date of High School Graduation or GED

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III. COLLEGE INFORMATION

What type of higher education are you planning on attending?

College/University you plan to attend

Enter your College/University info if you cannot find it above

College/University Name

City

State

Zip Code

Major you plan to study

What College/University do you attend?

Enter your College/University info if you cannot find it above

College/University Name

City

State

Zip Code

What is your major of study?

What year are you?

College/University GPA

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IV. LEADERSHIP

List the 3 most significant leadership activities you have participated in, starting from the 9th grade ONLY and not before that (e.g. school clubs/organizations, student government, varsity or club sports, and religious or community groups). Describe your roles and responsibilities. Please do not use acronyms.

Please select all that may apply

1. Name of Leadership Organization/Activity

1. Highest Position Held

1. Brief Description of Activity

Maximum of 150 words.

1. Start Date

1. End Date

2. Name of Leadership Organization/Activity

2. Highest Position Held

2. Brief Description of Activity

Maximum of 150 words.

2. Start Date

2. End Date

3. Name of Leadership Organization/Activity

3. Highest Position Held

3. Brief Description of Activity

Maximum of 150 words.

3. Start Date

3. End Date

LEADERSHIP ADVISOR

Please provide the first and last name, email, and phone number of one advisor from any of the leadership activities mentioned above.

Advisor First and Last Name

Advisor Email

Advisor Phone Number

What organization is this advisor associated with?

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V. COMMUNITY SERVICE

List the 3 most significant community service activities you have participated in, starting from the 9th grade ONLY and not before that (e.g. food banks, homeless shelters, city events, club-organized community service). Describe your roles and responsibilities. Please do not use acronyms.

1. Name of Volunteer Organization/Activity

1. Total Number of Community Service Hours for this Organization

1. Brief Description of Activity

Maximum of 150 words.

2. Name of Volunteer Organization/Activity

2. Total Number of Community Service Hours for this Organization

2. Brief Description of Activity

Maximum of 150 words.

3. Name of Volunteer Organization/Activity

3. Total Number of Community Service Hours for this Organization

3. Brief Description of Activity

Maximum of 150 words.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ADVISOR/COUNSELOR

Please provide the first and last name, email, and phone number of one advisor from any of the leadership activities mentioned above.

Advisor First and Last Name

Advisor Email

Advisor Phone Number

What organization is this advisor associated with?

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VI. WORK EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL)

List your most recent work experience since the 9th grade ONLY (e.g. tutor, office worker, sales representative, cashier, etc.)

1. Employer

1. Start Date

1. End Date

1. Position Held

1. Total Hours Worked

2. Employer

2. Start Date

2. End Date

2. Position Held

2. Total Hours Worked

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VII. FAMILY'S FINANCIAL INFORMATION

If awarded the scholarship, candidates are required to submit either a 2023 or 2024 tax return.

Are you financially independent from your parent(s)/guardians(s)?

YesNo

Do you have a child?

YesNo

What is the 2023 or 2024 adjusted gross income for your household? (ie. $20,000) Please use number from your household's tax return.

Number of family members living in your household: (Please use number listed on your household's tax return)

Please upload a screenshot of the FAFSA confirmation page, confirmation email or FAFSA SAR (Student Aid Report) below, if possible.

Please upload here: (PDF only)

Did you upload an attachment?

YesNo

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VIII. FAMILY'S EDUCATION INFORMATION

This data is for informational purposes only and will not be used as criteria during the selection process.

Are you the first in your family to attend college?

YesNo

Do you have any siblings that currently attend/did attend college?

YesNo

What is the highest level of education completed by your Mother/Guardian?

In what country was the highest level of education completed by your Mother/Guardian

What is the highest level of education completed by your Father/Guardian?

In what country was the highest level of education completed by your Father/Guardian

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Based on your responses, you may be eligible for the following scholarship(s):

You will only be considered for the scholarship(s) that you complete the essays for. Each scholarship has its own essay requirements. Please read the essay prompts carefully for each scholarship. If you do not want to apply for a scholarship, leave the essay section blank.
All applications need at least ONE 'Recommender Form' to be filled, except for:

Matt Fong AAPF Scholarship - 2 Recommender Forms required

I have read and understood the above conditions regarding the scholarship programs

I Agree

IMPORTANT: I am only applying to the Dragon Hearts College Scholarship. Should I qualify for the other scholarships, APCF will notify me.

I Agree

IX. Essays

Eligible for Matt Fong Scholarship

In order to qualify for the Matt Fong Asian Americans In Public Finance Scholarship, your ethnic heritage must be at least 50% Asian.

Tell us about yourself, including your academic and career goals, hopes and dreams for the future and the role/influence of your Asian heritage.

Max 500 words.

Describe your proudest moment and a great challenge you have faced, either personally or academically. What did you learn from these experiences?

Max 300 words.

What is your field of study or major? What interests you about this field? Does a career in public finance interest you? How might your field of study prepare you for a career in public finance?

Max 500 words.

Describe one of your community service or volunteer work activities that you have been involved in and how it has impacted you. How do you envision giving back to the community in the future?

Max 250 words.

Eligible For One or More of the Following Bank Scholarships: Bank of the Sierra, Best Formulations, Cathay Bank, State Bank of India, Mega Bank, New Omni Bank, Preferred Bank, First General Bank, Royal Business Bank Scholarships, and Open Bank

Please explain why you chose your area of study and what you hope to accomplish in your future career.

Max 500 words.

Describe your most memorable community service experience and how it has impacted you and those you served.

Max 500 words.

Eligible for Best Formulations Scholarship

Describe your four core values. Provide examples of how you live and share these core values. How will a scholarship help you perpetuate your core values?

Max 500 words.

Eligible for Dragon Hearts Foundation Scholarship

Describe a challenge you've faced due to financial, personal, or other difficult circumstances and how you overcame it. How has this experience shaped your decisions as you plan for college and beyond?

Max 500 words.

What leadership role have you taken in your school or community, and how did it prepare you to make an impact in your chosen field of study?

Max 500 words.

Please describe your financial need and what receiving this scholarship would mean to you in college and your future aspirations.

Max 500 words.

Eligible for Chao Family Foundation Scholarship

Describe the most significant challenge you have faced, the steps you have taken to overcome it, and how it has shaped you. Limit your responses to 1-2 paragraphs, roughly 100-300 words.

Max 300 words.

What would you say is your greatest talent, skill, or passion? How have you developed and demonstrated that over time? Limit your responses to 1-2 paragraphs, roughly 100-300 words.

Max 300 words.

What would the money received from this scholarship mean to you and your success in college and beyond? Limit your responses to 1-2 paragraphs, roughly 100-300 words.

Max 300 words.

Eligible for Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund (TASF)

Please explain what motivates you, why you chose your area of study, and what you hope to accomplish in your future career.

Max 500 words.

Describe one memorable incident where you had to identify yourself as Taiwanese American and/or explain your Taiwanese American identity to others. Please share with us why it was memorable and how it has shaped the person you are today.

Max 500 words.

Please describe your financial need and explain what receiving this scholarship will mean to you, your success in college, and beyond.

Max 500 words.

Wei Chee Scholarship Foundation

Please explain what motivates you, why you chose your area of study, and what you hope to accomplish in your future career.

Max 500 words.

Describe one memorable incident where you had to identify yourself as Chinese American and/or explain your Chinese American identity to others. Please share with us why it was memorable and how it has shaped the person you are today.

Max 500 words.

Mitzi Lee Scholarship Fund

Please explain what motivates you, why you chose your area of study, and what you hope to accomplish in your future career.

Max 500 words.

Describe one memorable incident where you had to identify yourself as Chinese American and/or explain your Chinese American identity to others. Please share with us why it was memorable and how it has shaped the person you are today.

Max 500 words.

Eligible for Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship (KKY)

What is the most important issue facing Hmong-Americans today?

Max 300 words.

What is (are) your plan(s) upon graduating from college?

Max 300 words.

How do you intend to contribute to the Hmong community? Would you consider helping Hmong students via the KKY Scholarship and/or any other way?

Max 300 words.

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X. TRANSCRIPT

Transcript

You must submit a copy of your most recent high school transcript that includes the first quarter/semester of your freshman year through the first quarter/semester of your senior year with your application. Minimum unweighted cumulative GPA is 2.5. GPA requirement will vary by scholarship program.

You can upload a copy electronically. Electronic files must be uploaded as a PDF. File names should be formatted as follows: " [First Name] [Last Name] Transcript.pdf"

For example, a PDF file of Anna Lee's transcript should be named: "Anna Lee Transcript.pdf"

APCF only accepts PDF files for the transcript.

Upload Your Transcript

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XI. CERTIFICATION

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, information on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that any falsification of any information may cause my disqualification from the scholarship selection or revocation if a scholarship has been granted, at the Asian Pacific Community Fund’s sole discretion. I understand it is my responsibility to make sure this application is complete and submitted by the deadline listed on the application. Furthermore, I understand that if my application is not complete, or if I or any Recommender does not submit my application by the deadline, I may be disqualified from the scholarship competition and may not be considered for a scholarship. This application, upon receipt, becomes the property of the Asian Pacific Community Fund, and I understand and agree that the Asian Pacific Community Fund may use for any purpose and disclose in any medium determined by the Asian Pacific Community Fund in its sole discretion any of the information contained in this application. I hereby give my consent to the Asian Pacific Community Fund to disclose information on my application (including personally identifiable information) to the sponsor of the scholarships and to contact me at any time regarding the scholarship.

To comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I hereby give permission for school officials to release my secondary school record and other requested information, if necessary.

Applicant Signature

Typing your name in the box constitutes your signature.

After submitting, you will be emailed a confirmation email. Within this email, please expect the link to the 'Recommender Form' and specific instructions regarding it.

Recommender Form link: https://apcf2.tfaforms.net/9