DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPThe 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 award will be given to the student during the annual FAPAC National Leadership Training Program in May. The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. Download the Scholarship announcement. Submit your application online! Submission DeadlineSaturday, February 15, 2020 at 8:00 pm ET Want to support the scholarship? Make an online donation or email scholarships@fapac.org to contribute to the Endowment Fund! |
Evaluation Process
The Award Committee is comprised of the Awards Committee Chair and a Panel of Judges. The Awards Committee will review each application based on the criteria below. Each criterion will be rated on a 25-point scale for a maximum of 100 points.
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Eligibility
- Open to all college students of AAPI heritage 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 and children of FAPAC Officers
Submission Process
- Application package shall include, at a minimum, the items listed below. Incomplete packages will not be considered.
- A letter of recommendation with detailed description of your service(s) to foster diversity and inclusion in the Asian Pacific American Islanders (AAPIs) communities;
- Transcripts from college(s) attended (or currently attending);
- Essay, up to two pages on the applicant’s summary of your contributions to promote diversity in the AAPI communities and how leaders like Secretary Norman Y. Mineta serve as a role model.
- One-page biography
- Digital color or black and white head shot photo
- Submit a complete application online by February 15, 2020 at 8:00 pm ET.
Past Scholarship Winners
In Honor Of | In Honor of | In Honor Of
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2020 Scholarship Winner
Award Winner!
Major: TBA
University | 2019 Scholarship Winner
Nancy Trang
Major: B.S./D.D.S. Combined Education
Howard University College of Dentistry |
2018 Scholarship Winner
Jenny ChheaMajor: Juris Doctor University of California Berkeley | 2017 Scholarship Winner | 2016 Scholarship Winner |
2015 Scholarship Winner
James H. Lau
Major: Biology & Chemistry
Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia
| 2014 Scholarship Winner | 2013 Scholarship Winner
Cindy Dinh
Major: Juris Doctor & Master in Public Administration
University of California Berkeley & Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University |
