Are you a high school senior of Asian descent who is planning to earn a Bachelor's degree? The JAAA has a scholarship you might qualify for. Read on to find out.
Deadline to submit applications: April 20, 2012
2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Program Overview:
The Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA) College Scholarship Program recognizes academic excellence, extracurricular activities and community involvement among high school seniors planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. This year, the program will choose four (4) scholars who will be awarded $500 each towards college costs.
Eligibility:
(1) Must be a resident of Duval, Clay, Nassau, Baker, and St. Johns Counties for at least six (6) months
(2) Must be a US legal resident
(3) Must be accepted at a four-year college or university (4) GPA of 3.5 or higher
(5) Must be of Asian descent
Requirements:
(1) Complete and submit Application Form
(2) Submit letter of acceptance to a four-year college or university
(3) Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with applicant’s character and achievement.
(4) Submit high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores
Deadline for Submitting Applications:
April 20, 2012 (must be postmarked 4/20/12)
Notification of Finalists:
May 4, 2012
Presentation of Awards:
Scholar’s School Awards Banquet
Download Application
For more info:
The Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA)
9802 Baymeadows Road, Suite 12 - PMB #186
Jacksonville, FL 32256
email: info@jaxaaa.org
Monday, March 12, 2012
2012 FACES OF ASIA: “A Taste of Asia with Comedian Henry Cho” - Friday, 5/11/12
Hosted by: Jacksonville Asian American Alliance
What: 2012 FACES OF ASIA: “A Taste of Asia with Comedian Henry Cho”
When: Friday, May 11, 2012
Time: 7pm
Place:
Jacksonville Marriott
4670 Salisbury Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Attire: Cocktail or ethnic dress encouraged
Tickets include the dinner, catered by Blue Bamboo and Otaki Restaurants, as well as the show by Comedian Henry Cho.
Proceeds to benefit JAAA's scholarship and community outreach programs.
Cost: $50 per person
For group info, see flyer.
Tickets: Purchase tickets at www.jaxaaa.org or email info@jaxaaa.org
For more info: Contact Heaju at 904-233-7416
Night of Asia - Friday, 3/23/12
What: Night of Asia
When: Friday, March 23, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 12 Midnight.
Place:
Celebration Church
10302 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Attire: Festive or Traditional Asian suggested
Help raise funds for the Victims of Typhoon Sendong, Philippines while enjoying a night of cultural entertainment, dinner, and dancing.
Network with Jacksonville Corporate Employee Resource Groups and Community Leaders
Dinner from an amazing array of restaurants
Performances by Asian & Asian American talent
DJ, Dancing, Silent Auction and much more!
Volunteers from Vistakon’s ASIA Employee Resource Group have recruited more than twenty (20) organizations to work together on this event, including Vistakon’s SAPNA & AALC Employee Resource Groups • Asian Employee Groups at Medtronic, CSX, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, GE Aviation/Unison Industries • Leaders of the Filipino-American Community Council of NE FL • Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board • Jacksonville Asian American Alliance • Jacksonville Chinese Association • Jacksonville Sister Cities Association • Celebration ASIA • Asian American Chamber of Commerce • Jacksonville American Coalition for Filipino Veterans • NE FL Veterans Council • Cavite Association of Jacksonville • Asian American Federation of FL • Filipino-American Veterans Society of Jacksonville • Visayas-Mindanao Association of Jacksonville, Inc. (VMA) • We Filipinos Inc.
Cost: $25 donation per person
Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor -- ASIA Employee Resource Group, Vistakon
Gold Sponsor -- SAPNA Employee Resource Group, Vistakon
Silver Sponsors -- Sushi Café; African American Leadership Council, Vistakon; Medtronic
RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/303109216409754/
For tickets and more info:
Danny Rodriguez
Phone: 904-612-2484
E-mail: drodrigu@its.jnj.com
Zeny Ramirez-Arzaga
Phone: 904-210-7084
E-mail: zenyarzaga@comcast.net
Ed Callao
Phone: 904-945-7730
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