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Scholarship Sponsored by US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Value: $5,000.00
Awards Available: 10

Overview Since 1989, USPAACC has distributed more than $2 million in scholarship support. Major corporations have partnered with USPAACC to create Hallmark Scholarships, and a number of Asian American-owned companies have funded and endowed scholarships through the program. Each year, roughly 10–20 awards of $3,000 to $5,000 are granted to high school seniors across the United States to help fund their post-secondary education.

Application checklist — documents you must provide To complete your application, have the following ready:

  • Student personal information
  • Parent or guardian contact and financial information
  • High school information and an official high school transcript
  • A copy of the most recent household tax return, signed and dated by the taxpayer(s)
    • The tax document must show the applicant’s name, a statement of total household income, and the taxpayer’s signature.
    • For security, please redact all Social Security numbers before uploading.
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (each submitted as a Word or PDF file)
    • One letter must come from your high school (teacher, counselor, or administrator) and one from a community service organization.
    • Each letter must be printed on organization letterhead and include the recommender’s signature.
    • If your recommenders prefer to send their letters directly to USPAACC, they may email the file to [email protected]. If they do this, attach a short document in the application indicating that the letters were submitted by email so the application fields are complete.
  • Post-secondary plan details
    • Name of the institution you plan to attend, intended major or course of study, and an estimate of tuition and other costs.
  • One recent passport-style photo (2" x 2") in JPG or PNG format
  • Two (2) essay responses (each uploaded as MS Word or PDF)
    • Choose and respond to any two of the essay prompts below.
    • If you wish to be considered for the Denny’s Scholarship, one of your two essays must be an answer to Essay #3.

Essay prompts

  1. Tell us about yourself. Describe challenges you have faced and how you dealt with them.
  2. If you receive this scholarship, how would you use your relationship with USPAACC to contribute to the wider community? Give concrete examples.
  3. (Denny’s Scholarship) In what ways can Denny’s help unite communities?

Eligibility Applicant requirements

  • Current high school senior
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Planning to begin full-time study in Fall 2026 at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States

Selection criteria (award requirements)

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities
  • Active involvement in community service
  • Demonstrable financial need

If you have questions about any required item or need clarification about recommender submissions, contact USPAACC at [email protected].

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