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The Associated Chinese University Women (ACUW) was founded in 1931 to “... further the cultural, social and intellectual welfare of its members and the community; and to assist, promote and participate in worthwhile community projects which are non-partisan and non-commercial.”

 

ACUW awards two types of scholarship. 

1.   The “Regular Scholarships” are funded by ACUW fundraisers and has been available annually. 

2.   The “Special Scholarships”, initiated in 2005, are funded by ACUW families and friends to honor certain ACUW members who have passed away and to recognize the growing community need for college scholarships.

 

Students may apply to as many scholarships as they are eligible, but must submit separate applicationsfor each.   ACUW scholarship applicants must be persons of Chinese ancestry or interested in Chinese culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and also be residents of the State of Hawai‘i. They must demonstrate high scholastic achievement, character, school and/or community service and financial need. A personal interview may be requested.


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2013 Scholarships

posted Jan 15, 2013, 3:41 PM by ACUW Hawaii   [ updated Feb 4, 2013, 11:19 AM ]

2013 Regular Scholarships

ACUW will be awarding up to five regular scholarships of $2,000 each  for the 2013-2014 academic year. Awards shall be made on the basis of  Scholastic achievement, financial need, character, extra-curricular activities,and school and or community service. Payments will be made in two installments.

The regular scholarship is open to full-time undergraduates students of  accredited American universities and four year colleges. In addition the applicants must:

  • Be Chinese or interested in Chinese Culture
  • Be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents and State of Hawai'i  resident.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.8.

A personal interview may be requested. Completed application packets  for the Regular Scholarship should be postmarked and mailed by  April 1, 2013 to Mrs. Dorothy Mau, ACUW Scholarship Committee: 3510 Hinahina St. Honolulu. HI  96816. Please call Mrs. Mau at (808) 735-9541 if you have any questions.

2013 Special Scholarships



ACUW is awarding one special scholarship. Qualifying criteria for selecting successful applicants are similar to those for the regular. ACUW Scholarships; that is, the applicant must complete the common ACUW application packet that covers academic achievement financial need and community service.

Special scholarships differ in amount and may have a major field of study requirement. Review the description for the one Special Scholarship below. Completed application packets for the Special Scholarship should be postmarked and mailed by April 1, 2013 to Mrs. Sybil Kyi, 5930 Haleola St., Honolulu, HI 96821. Please e-mail Mrs. Kyi at KyisOOl@hawaii.rr.comif you have any questions.

Nancy Wong Yee Scholarship (1)

Award for $1,000. Required major field of study: Education or in Chinese or Asian Studies including history, languages, music, art, dance, and/or theatre.


| Attachments: 2013 ASSOCIATED CHINESE UNVIERSITY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.docx

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