Cecilia Moy Yep Scholarship Fund
The Cecilia Moy Yep Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 by the Asian American Women’s Coalition to recognize female Asian American high school students who have made a positive and lasting impact on our local community through their service and leadership. The scholarship will help finance post-high school education. Multiple scholarships are awarded each year in varying amounts.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a scholarship:
All students selected for a scholarship are required to attend the in-person AAWC Scholarship Banquet celebration in June 2025.
- Asian American Female high school 12th grade student graduating in May/June 2025
- Live in one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks
- Need financial assistance
- Participate in community service and extracurricular activities
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
- Start college/university in Summer/Fall 2025
All students selected for a scholarship are required to attend the in-person AAWC Scholarship Banquet celebration in June 2025.
How to Apply
To apply, download and fill out the below Scholarship Application, due March 15, 2025, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.
You must submit all of the items listed below to complete your application packet:
Please email your application and supporting materials by March 15, 2025, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time to [email protected].
If you prefer to mail your application materials, please address them to:
AAWC
2025 Scholarship Committee
301 - 305 North 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
PLEASE NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- Completed application along with two short narrative responses
- One recommendation letter from a teacher or community leader; a second recommendation letter is optional
- High school transcript
- CSS PROFILE or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Student Aid Report
- Photo (optional)
- We recommend emailing your application and materials; PDF documents are preferred
Please email your application and supporting materials by March 15, 2025, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time to [email protected].
If you prefer to mail your application materials, please address them to:
AAWC
2025 Scholarship Committee
301 - 305 North 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
PLEASE NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
For questions, please contact the Scholarship Selection Committee via email at [email protected].