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.
2020 Application
To apply, please download and fill out the Scholarship Application (PDF) or Scholarship Application (WORD)
Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a scholarship:
If selected to receive a scholarship, you MUST attend the AAWC Scholarship banquet on Friday, April 24 2020 to receive your award.
**Update: Given Covid-19, AAWC will hold a virtual celebration.
- Asian American Female high school senior graduating in May/June 2020.
- Live in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks counties.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- 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 or Fall 2020.
If selected to receive a scholarship, you MUST attend the AAWC Scholarship banquet on Friday, April 24 2020 to receive your award.
**Update: Given Covid-19, AAWC will hold a virtual celebration.
How to Apply
Mail or email the following documents to AAWC postmarked by March 02, 2020, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
You must submit all of the items listed below to complete your application packet:
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
You must submit all of the items listed below to complete your application packet:
- Completed application along with your personal statement.
- One recommendation from a teacher or community leader. A second recommendation is optional.
- High School Transcript.
- CSS PROFILE or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Student Aid Report.
- Photo (optional)
Mail or Email Application Materials To:
AAWC
Attn: 2020 Scholarship
301 - 305 North 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: AAWCScholarship@gmail.com
For questions, please contact the Scholarship Selection Committee via email at AAWCScholarship@gmail.com.
AAWC
Attn: 2020 Scholarship
301 - 305 North 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: AAWCScholarship@gmail.com
For questions, please contact the Scholarship Selection Committee via email at AAWCScholarship@gmail.com.