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The US
Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) is accepting
applications for the Bruce Lee Scholarship. Established
in honor of the legendary movie actor, known globally for his
martial arts films, the Bruce Lee Scholarship will
provide financial assistance to a student with strong character,
who has persevered and prevailed over adversity, and who will
pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational
institution in the United States. The scholarship is valued up
to $5,000.
The award recipient will be announced at the
17th Annual Excellence Awards
program, which will be held in
Irvine, California in May 2006, during Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month. The Annual Excellence Awards
recognize the contributions Asian Americans have made toward
education, business, arts, entertainment, science, sports,
public and community service.
Scholarship Criteria
The applicant should be:
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At least 16 years of age at the time of application
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A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
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Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary
educational institution in the United States
in the Fall of 2006
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Able to attend the 17th Annual Excellence Awards program in May
2006
The applicant should demonstrate:
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Strong character
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The ability to persevere and prevail over adversity
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Academic excellence with a 3.0 GPA or higher
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Community service involvement
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Financial need
The applicant should furnish. (Please send
all the documents to us in one package)
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An application for the Bruce Lee Scholarship
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Information on the proposed course of study and associated
costs
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Transcripts of schooling in the past two years
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Two letters of recommendation from those listed as references:
one from the high school, and one from a community service
organization (In sealed envelopes)
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An essay of 500 words on: What adversities have you overcome
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A 100 words bio and a 2 x 2 photo (Don’t use scan picture)
(Application and all supporting
materials will be kept confidential; application and
letters of recommendation will not be returned.)
The scholarship:
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Must be used for a full-time course of study at an accredited
college and/or university commencing in the Fall of 2006
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Will be paid directly to the recipient’s college and/or
university
Will not
pay for correspondence courses, internet courses or study in a
country other than the United States.
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