The FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes the recognition of students who have contributed to the AANHPI community and your desire to work in public service. Since 2013, FAPAC has awarded scholarships to students who exhibit academic excellence, demonstrate an interest in joining public service, and demonstrate a continuous effort advance the AANHPI communities. The scholarship is presented in honor of AANHPI leaders whose dedication and efforts in public service have opened doors for many others.
- The late Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, the first Asian American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
- The late Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, the first Asian American to serve in two Cabinet positions as Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Transportation.
- The former Secretary Elaine L. Chao, the first Asian American woman to hold a Cabinet position, first as Secretary of Labor and then as Secretary of Transportation.
The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education and be honored at a ceremony to be announced at a later date.
Apply: https://form.jotform.com/243407343008146
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
Point of Contact: scholarship@fapac.org
Want to support the scholarship? Make an online donation or email scholarship@fapac.org to contribute to the Endowment Fund!
Eligibility
- Open to all college students with U. S. citizenship
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States
- Degree-seeking students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Not open to previous scholarship winners, (scholarship is issued ONE TIME to any Scholarship winner)
- Not open to past or current Board members (NBOD or NBOO) or their children/relatives
- Not open to current Federal or State employees
Submission Process
- Essay: Up to two pages describing the applicant's contributions to promote AANHPI communities, your desire to work in public service, and how leaders like Congressman Dalip Singh Saund serve as a role model;
- A letter of recommendation affirming your qualifications for this award and your participation in advancing the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific American Islanders (AANHPI) communities;
- Transcripts: Unofficial or official transcripts confirming your enrollment at an accredited academic institution;
- Biography: One page max;
- Head shot photo: Digital color or black and white, high resolution .jpg, .png, .tiff files
Evaluation Process
- Criterion 1: Demonstrates interest and commitment to public service
- Criterion 2: Demonstrates a continuous effort to foster diversity and inclusion in AANHPI communities
- Criterion 3: Demonstrated leadership potential and desire for continued growth in leadership skills
- Criterion 4: Excellence in academic achievement