De Anza - Shirley Kawazoe Memorial APASA Scholarship

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 at least 8 quarter units Must provide evidence of community service and leadership, through volunteer (non-paid) activities either on-campus or in the broader APIDA community within the past 2 years. Must complete the supplemental questions. Applicant may NOT have previously received this scholarship.

Additional Information:

1) Financial need will be considered as a tiebreaker among otherwise equal top candidates

2) Scholarship is open to ALL students regardless of ethnic identity, racial identity, or immigration status

3) Award recipient will be expected to attend an APASA-sponsored recognition event planned in Spring 2022. Details will be provided to recipients as the event date approaches

Donor
Asian Pacific American Staff Association (APASA)
Award
3 @ $1000
Scopes
De Anza College
Deadline
02/03/2025
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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