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The US Pan Asian American Chamber of
Commerce (USPAACC) is accepting
applications for the Jackie Chan
Scholarship. Mr. Chan, known
internationally for his martial arts
films, has established this annual
scholarship with USPAACC. It provides
financial assistance to Asian American
high school seniors, who have
demonstrated scholastic achievement,
actively involved in volunteer
community service and will be pursuing
post-secondary education at an
accredited educational institution in
the United States.
The Jackie Chan Scholarship
will provide financial assistance to
two students each year. The
scholarship is valued up to $8,000
each.
The award recipients will be announced
at the 17th Annual
Excellence Awards program
that will be held in Los Angeles,
California in May 2005, during Asian
Pacific American Heritage Month. The
Annual Excellence Awards
recognize the contributions Asian
Americans have made toward education,
business, arts, entertainment, sports,
science, 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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Of Asian heritage
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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 State in the
Fall of 2005
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Able to attend the 17th Annual
Excellence Awards program in May 2005
The applicant should demonstrate:
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Academic excellence with a 3.3 GPA or
higher
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Leadership in extracurricular
activities
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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 Jackie Chan
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 the
community service organization (In
sealed envelopes)
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500 word essay on: How do you plan
to use your special talents to achieve
your
professional goals
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A 100 words bio and a 2 x 2 photo
(Don’t send 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 2005
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Will be paid directly to the
recipient’s college and/or university
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Will not pay for correspondence
courses, internet courses or study in
a country other than
the United States
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