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Tang Scholarship


Name: Tang Scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000

Information And Eligibility:
Self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender; (at least 25% API ancestry); and involved in the GLBT community;

Graduate from a high school in one of the nine Bay Area counties; Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara County, Napa, Sonoma or Solano;

Scholarship will be awarded for full-time (minimum 12 units for all semesters/quarters) enrollment in an accredited two, four-year university or graduate school; (college, university, community college or vocational school).

United States citizen or legal resident;

Demonstrated financial hardship;

Demonstrated academic promise;

The Tang Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to community service. This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have actively participated in volunteer work or community service projects.

To apply, students must submit an essay (500-750 words) detailing their community involvement, the impact they have made, and their future goals. The essay should reflect the applicant’s dedication to making a positive difference in their community and how the scholarship will support their educational and career aspirations.

Deadline: June

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