US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Background:

USPAACC strongly believes in investing in our future leaders. Since 1989, over a million dollars in scholarship benefits have been awarded through USPAACC. Major corporations have established their Hallmark Scholarships with USPAACC, and Asian American businesses have stepped forward to support the Scholarship Program and endow their own scholarships.

Today, between ten and twenty scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each are being awarded every year to high school seniors nationwide for their post-secondary education. Over 2,000 applications are received annually.
The Asian Pacific Community Fund partners with Verizon to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education as they face the challenge of significantly rising costs of obtaining a college degree. These awards will support those who excel academically, are leaders amongst their peers and are making a positive impact in their communities.

Scholarship recipients will be awarded at CelebrAsian 2013 Business Opportunity Conference during June 3-5, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California. All expenses will be paid, and award recipients will be able to meet with industry and community leaders as well as government officials.

2013 Scholarships

Paul Shearman Allen & Associates Hallmark Scholarship
Drs. Poh Shien and Judy Young Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Company Hallmark Scholarship
Bruce Lee Scholarship
Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship
Enterprise Holdings Hallmark Scholarship
Exxon Mobil Corporation Hallmark Scholarship
PepsiCo Hallmark Scholarships (2)
UPS Hallmark Scholarships (2)

Eligibility:

A high school student
At least 16 years of age at the time of application
Of Asian Pacific Island heritage (except for Bruce Lee Scholarship)
A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States in Fall 2013
Able to attend CelebrAsian 2013 Business Opportunity Conference, during June 3-5, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California
Academic achievement of 3.3 GPA or higher
Leadership in extracurricular activities
Involvement in community service
Financial need