De Anza - Shirley Kawazoe Memorial APASA Scholarship

Description:
This award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership and a strong commitment to community service, promoting understanding across cultural differences, and advocating for social justice in the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) communities. 
Eligibility requirements at the time of submission– 

MUST have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, successfully completed a minimum of 12 quarter units, and be currently enrolled in the 2025-2026 school year.  Must provide evidence of community service and leadership, through volunteer (non-paid) activities either on-campus or in the broader, local APIDA community within the past 2 years.  Must complete the supplemental questions.  

 
Additional Information: 
1) The award recipient will be expected to attend an APASA-sponsored recognition event planned in Spring 2026. Event date and details will be provided to recipients upon notification of award. 
2) Applicant may NOT have previously received an APASA scholarship. 
3) Open to all students regardless of ethnic background or immigration status. 
 
Supplemental Questions: 

In addition to the “My Story” essay, write an ADDITIONAL one-page essay, which describes: Your leadership in or experience fostering cross-cultural awareness or promoting social justice in service to APIDA communities AND B) Include how your service activities have affected your educational and/or career goals.  Please upload/provide evidence of community service and leadership through volunteer (non-paid) activities either on-campus or in the broader community within the past 2 years.  Please provide a reference who is familiar with your educational/career goals. Include name, job title, and email of the recommender.  * (Note- A letter of recommendation is not required when submitting the application but may be required during the screening process.)

Donor 
Asian Pacific American Staff Association (APASA) 
Award 
1 @ $1000 
Scopes 
De Anza College 
Deadline 
04/12/2026

  • (Note- A letter of recommendation is not required when submitting the application but may be required during the screening process.)

Donor
Asian Pacific American Staff Association (APASA)
Award
1 @ $1000
Scopes
De Anza College
Deadline
04/12/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload/provide evidence of community service and leadership, through volunteer (non-paid) activities either on-campus or in the broader community within the past 2 years.
  2. Please provide a reference of someone who is familiar with your educational/career goals. Include a name, job title, and email of the recommender. * (Note- A letter of recommendation is not required at the time of application, but maybe required after the deadline
  3. Have you completed 12 quarter units at De Anza College?
  4. Are you currently enrolled in 8 quarter units at De Anza College?
  5. Is your cumulative GPA at De Anza at least a 3.0?
  6. In addition to the “My Story” essay, write an additional one-page essay, which describes A) Your leadership in or experience fostering cross-cultural awareness or promoting social justice in service to APIDA communities AND B) how your activism, community organizing, or social justice activities have affected your educational and/or career goals.
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