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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 are being awarded every year to high school seniors nationwide.
Scholarships Available in 2016
Average Applications Received Annually
Dollar Amount Awarded in 2015
USPAACC STRONGLY BELIEVES IN
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE LEADERS.
Since 1989, over a million dollars in scholarship benefits have been awarded through USPAACC.
Major corporations have established their Hallmark Scholarships with USPAACC, and Asian American
businesses have stepped forward to support the Scholarship Program and endow their own scholarships.
Today, between ten and twenty scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each are being awarded every year
to high school seniors nationwide for their post-secondary education. Over 3,000 applications are received
annually.
2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
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Ampcus Hallmark Scholarships (2)
 Bruce Lee Scholarship
 CVS Caremark Hallmark Scholarship
 Denny's Hallmark Scholarship
 Enterprise Holdings Hallmark Scholarship
 Ingersoll Rand Hallmark Scholarship
 National Capitol Contracting Scholarship
 PepsiCo Hallmark Scholarships (2)
 Saitech Inc. Hallmark Scholarship
 UPS Hallmark Scholarships (2)
 WinWin Hallmark Scholarship
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 13
Criteria
Applicant must be:
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At least 16 years of age at the time of application
A high school senior
Of Asian Pacific Island heritage (except for Bruce Lee Scholarship)
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A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States in Fall
2016
Able to attend 2016 CelebrAsian Procurement Conference, June 1-3, 2015 in Atlanta, GA
Award requirements
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Must be used for a full-time course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States
commencing in the Fall of 2016
Scholarship money will be paid directly to the recipient’s college or university towards the cost of tuition
Must be used towards paying for courses on-campus; online courses will not qualify
USPAACC reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the submitted application
package
Applicant should demonstrate:
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Academic achievement of 3.3 GPA or higher
Leadership in extracurricular activities
Involvement in community service
Financial need
Scholarship Recipients are asked to:
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Attend the CelebrAsian Procurement Conference in Atlanta, GA from June 1-3, 2016. *If unable to attend,
must forfeit scholarship award
Prepare a 2-minute acceptance speech to be delivered at the Awards presentation during the CelebrAsian
Procurement Conference
Spend time with USPAACC staff during the conference so both parties could get to know each other
Write an essay about their experience at the CelebrAsian 2016 Conference within 30 days after the event and
send it to USPAACC.
Write a Thank You note to the sponsor of their scholarship and send it to USPAACC.
Keep USPAACC informed of their college life and studies during their first four years in college by writing at
least once a year.
Application Process
The applicant must provide the following items in the order below
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Download application
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Prepare additional documents
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Send all documents
Download and complete the scholarship application form and attach a 2” x 2” high resolution headshot
photo. Scanned pictures will not be accepted. Staple the upper right corner of the photo in the photo area of the
application.
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Additional attachment, if necessary, describing extracurricular activities, academic honors, and
community service activities (maximum 2 pages)
An essay of 500 words on “Why Should I Be Awarded this Scholarship?” The essay must be typed,
double-spaced, and signed by the applicant and his/her academic guidance counselor on the upper right
hand corner. *Please see our FAQ section at the bottom of the webpage for more information on what to
include in the essay!
High school transcripts capturing the past two years of coursework
A copy of most recent household tax return signed by taxpayer(s). *Must include the applicant’s name
and social security number, a statement of the actual household income, and the taxpayer’s signature.
Two letters of recommendation from those listed as references in the application: (1) one from high
school, and (1) one from a community service organization (recommendations must be in sealed
envelopes)
Information on proposed post-secondary course of study (major) and associated costs (tuition/room/board
for one university the applicant is applying for
Please send the requested information only. Do not send additional materials. The application and required
documents must be sent together in one complete package.
The application and all supporting documents will be kept confidential. They will not be returned. Scholarship
funds will be paid directly to the college of the recipient’s choice and will be used for college tuition only.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered a wide range of Questions for your Convenience
Q. What is the scholarship selection process?
The USPAACC Scholarship Committee consists of entrepreneurs, corporate representatives, government
officials and educators. They meet for a full day to review the applications, deliberate and make their
selections. Then, the Committee members present their recommendations to the USPAACC National President
& CEO for final review. After the scholarship recipients are selected, they are notified by mail and have to
confirm their ability to attend USPAACC’s CelebrAsian National Conference in June. As part of the
Scholarship Award Program, USPAACC will provide travel arrangements and hotel accommodations to all
scholarship recipients.
Q. What is the amount of the scholarship?
The amount of the scholarship depends on the sponsors’ contributions and varies between $2,500 and $5,000.
USPAACC will send the scholarship funds directly to the school the recipient will attend in the Fall semester.
Q. How many scholarships are provided each year?
Each year the number of scholarship awards varies between 10 and 20.
Q. When will the scholarship recipients be notified?
Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-April. Due to the thousands of scholarship applications we
receive, we will notify ONLY the awardees.
Q. Am I required to attend the annual conference and the scholarship award
presentation ceremony?
Yes! The scholarship award presentation ceremony is all about you! We want you to meet your scholarship
sponsor and other scholarship recipients and help expose you to the professional workforce. It is all part of the
experience.
Q. What are the dates and the location of the CelebrAsian 2016 Procurement
Conference that the scholarship recipients need to attend?
CelebrAsian Procurement Conference 2016 will be held on June 1-3, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Q. What ethnicities qualify as Pan-Asian American? Can I apply if I am not of
Pan-Asian American heritage?
Apart from our Bruce Lee Scholarship, we only accept applicants of Pan-Asian American heritage. Pan-Asian
American refers to having an ethnic background from the following countries: Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. If you are
not among those listed, kindly apply to the Bruce Lee Scholarship.
Q. Could I apply to multiple scholarships if I qualify?
Yes. You can apply to up to 5 scholarships for which you are qualified. However, you are required to submit
an application with the required documents in separate envelopes for each scholarship that you apply
for. Multiple applications submitted in a single envelope will not be considered.
Q. What should I include in the essay?
The essay is your best chance to share your story with the scholarship committee and should include your
background, upbringing and achievements. Tell us about what you have had to overcome and how these
hardships have affected or influenced your goals for the future.
Q. Do I need to submit different kinds of essays for different scholarships?
You will only need to write one essay, which can be used for all scholarship applications.
Q. Does the transcript need to be official?
Yes, only if the school will provide it to you so you can send it along with your application. If not, you can
attach an unofficial transcript.
Q. It says that the transcripts from the past two years are needed; however my
school only provides transcripts in 4-year format. Is it still acceptable?
Yes. It is fine to give us the official transcripts in the format that your school provides.
Q. What if I do not have anybody outside of school to write a recommendation?
USPAACC scholarship applications require two recommendations—the outside-of-school recommendation is
a requirement. The outside-of-school recommendation will enable the Scholarship Committee members to
evaluate and better understand your achievements outside of academia.
Q. Could you mail me the scholarship application?
No. The application can be downloaded from our scholarship webpage (scroll above). In special situations, if
you have problem downloading the application, you can contact us and we will email you the application form
in PDF format.
Q. Is any picture acceptable?
No. Photographs should be in color, 2"x2” in size, and of good quality. Scanned photos will not be accepted.
Passport-sized photographs or yearbook type photographs are ideal. We will be printing the pictures of
scholarship recipients in the Conference Program Book.
Q. I do community service through my school (key club, after school activities),
can I get a letter of recommendation from them?
Yes, as long as the recommendation letter is from a faculty member responsible for the club. We are looking
for recommendations based on community service/leadership. Recommendation through the school is fine as
long as they stick to the topic only.
Q. Why do I need to submit my tax return form and do I need to submit it in its
entirety?
We need to verify that it is really YOU! You will only need to provide us with the first two pages of the tax
return form, which should include your matching social security number (with the one of your application
form), the household income, and the taxpayer's signature. Please make sure all this information is stated
clearly on the form.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Testimonials
As always, it was a very engaging, informative and beneficial event! We were thrilled to be able to
participated and I was delighted to be able to lead one of the tables! I look forward to a successful 30th year
and conference!
DOMINICA GROOMDirector, Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
This was the best conference in terms of attendance, content and organization. We really enjoyed it, and I
heard the same sentiment from other businesses (small and large) who were there at the conference.
PRINCE NIYYARCEO, Commdex Consulting
I was so impressed with all you accomplished at this event and it was truly my honor to attend. It was worth
every penny! I hope to join you in 2015 and celebrate your birthday. You are doing great things for so many
businesses. I have a follow-up meeting this week with two of your participants to help them better navigate our
agency.
CHRISTY JACKIEWICZOutreach Program Manager, GSA
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