Monday, March 12, 2012

Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA) College Scholarship

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

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