Scholar Showcase
To view our list of past scholarship recipients, please visit * Our Past Scholars * page.
2016 Scholarship Winners
Yan (Amy) Chen
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Cecilia Moy Yep Scholar: Yan (Amy) ChenYan Chen, better known as Amy, was born in Taishan, China and immigrated to the United States at the age of two. She and her mother faced many challenges throughout the years but conquered each one. Amy knew education was important in taking care of her mother and was motivated to prepare for their future. At Philadelphia High School for Girls, she excelled in her academic studies and enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program while balancing extracurricular activities which included the National Honor Society, various clubs, and organizations. Amy sponsored five students in the Little Sisters Program. She believed these experiences taught her many life lessons and shaped her into who she is today. Amy looks forward to continuing her academic life in the fall studying Public Health at Temple University.
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PNC Scholar: Ellen WirawanEllen Wirawan is a senior at Girard Academic Music Program and is a member of the school choir. She moved from Indonesia to Philadelphia in the the beginning of 7th grade. Despite cultural differences, she worked hard to learn English and achieve good grades in school. Ellen will be attending Philadelphia University this fall as a pre-medicine major. Her goal is to attend medical school and become a family doctor. Ellen volunteers at Bethany Miracle Center Church and is looking forward to participating in extracurricular activities during her college years.
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Ellen Wirawan
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Shu Lin Zhao
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Peco Scholar: Shu Lin ZhaoShu Lin Zhao is a graduate of Central High School from the 275th class. Some of the extracurricular activities she participated in were Tennis, Minds Matter, Youth Worship Team, Math Club, Yearbook, and tutoring local elementary and middle school students. She received the AP Scholars with Honor, National Honors Society, and Barnwell Awards. Shu is a first generation college student in her family. She will be majoring in biological sciences at Drexel University in the 3+4 accelerated medical program. Shu also plans to volunteer at a local hospital and the Chinatown Clinic to help medically underserved communities.
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Powell Family Foundation Scholar: Helen LuongHelen Luong is a graduating senior in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Northeast High School. Academically, Helen has excelled in all of her classes. She maintained a 4.0+ GPA, taking all International Baccalaureate classes, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She takes great pride in producing only the highest quality of work. Helen also volunteers in a nursing home. This experience made her realize the importance of giving back to the community and the difference it makes on our lives and others. Helen will be pursuing a business major at Temple University.
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Helen Luong
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2016 AAWC Merit Scholarship Winners
Chutong Tan
La Salle University Sponsor: AAWC Scholar |
Yia-Lu Liu
Drexel University Sponsor: AAWC Scholar |
Ashley Truong
Temple University Sponsor: Calla Lily-Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority Temple University Scholar |
Bernice Chen
Penn State University Sponsor: Elizabeth Lai Featherman Merit Scholar 
Amber Liu
Drexel University Sponsor: Keystone First Scholar |
YingYing (Iris) Xue
Temple University Sponsor: George W. Yep Memorial Scholar 
Na Lin
Temple University Sponsor: Margaret Chin Academic Scholar |
Olive Hernandez
Penn State University Sponsor: Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University (FISDU) Scholar 
Annii Zhang
University of Pennsylvania Sponsor: Pearl Lee of Janney Montgomery Scott Scholar |
Ada Huang
Drexel University Sponsor: Penn Asian Senior Services Inc. (PASSI) Scholar |
Tristy Paulose
University of Texas-Dallas Sponsor: Sabrina Soong Memorial Scholar |
Cynthia Yo
West Chester University Sponsor: Tran Family- In Memory of Hong Thi Pham Scholar |
Arleen Lee
The Arts institute
of Philadelphia
Sponsor:
Susanna Foo
Culinary Arts Scholar
