​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.

2022 Application

To apply, please download and fill out the Scholarship Application (editable PDF)

Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a scholarship: 
   

• Asian American Female high school 12th grade student graduating in May/June 2022.
• 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/Fall 2022.

All students selected for a scholarship must attend the AAWC Scholarship celebration in 2022.

How to Apply

Mail/Email application and supporting materials by March 21, 2022, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time to:

AAWC
2022 Scholarship Committee
​301 - 305 North 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: AAWCScholarship@gmail.com

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
   
You must submit all of the items listed below to complete your application packet:

1. Completed application along with your personal statement.
2. One recommendation from a teacher or community leader. A second recommendation is optional.
3. High School Transcript.
4. CSS PROFILE or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Student Aid Report.  
5. Photo (optional)
6. We recommend emailing your application and materials due to delays by the United States Postal Service.

For questions, please contact the Scholarship Selection Committee via email at AAWCScholarship@gmail.com