The FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes the recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. Since 2013, FAPAC has awarded scholarships to AAPI students who are interested in public service, exhibit academic excellence, and demonstrate a continuous effort to foster diversity and inclusion in AAPI communities. The scholarship is presented in honor of AAPI leaders whose dedication and efforts in public service have opened doors for many others.

• The late Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, an Indian American who was the first Asian Pacific American elected to Congress.
• Former Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, a Japanese American who was the first Asian Pacific American to serve in two Cabinet positions as Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Transportation.
• The Honorable Secretary Elaine L. Chao, a Chinese American who become the first Asian Pacific American woman to hold a Cabinet position as Secretary of Labor and she is now the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation

The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. Download the Scholarship announcement. 

The award is presented during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program (NLTP). The NLTP is held each year in the month of May to coincide with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The 2020 NLTP has been cancelled (see April 7 Statement on NLTP).

Submission Deadline: Applications for the 2020 Scholarship are now closed.
Point of Contact: scholarship@fapac.org

Want to support the scholarship? Make an online donation or email scholarships@fapac.org to contribute to the Endowment Fund!