USPAACC Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Quick overview (why this matters)
- Since 1989, USPAACC has awarded more than $2 million in scholarship benefits. Major corporations have created Hallmark Scholarships through USPAACC, and Asian American businesses have helped fund and endow additional awards.
- Each year 10–20 scholarships of $3,000–$5,000 are awarded to high school seniors across the country.

Before you begin: gather these items
Collect everything before you start the online application. Put digital copies in one folder and give each file a clear name (e.g., “Lastname_Firstname_Transcript.pdf”).

Required documents and information
- Student personal information (name, contact, etc.)
- Parent/guardian information
- High school information and official high school transcript
- Copy of the most recent household tax return, signed and dated by the taxpayer(s)
- The return must include the applicant’s name and a statement of actual household income.
- For privacy, black out all Social Security numbers before uploading.
- Two letters of recommendation (each as a Word or PDF file)
- One from a high school staff member (teacher, counselor, or administrator).
- One from a community service organization.
- Each letter must be on official letterhead and signed by the recommender.
- If a recommender needs to submit their letter directly, they can email it to info@uspaacc.com. If you do that, upload a short placeholder document in the application saying the letter was sent by email so your application fields are complete.
- Post‑secondary information
- Name of the proposed institution, intended course of study/major, and estimated costs.
- One 2" x 2" photo of yourself (JPG or PNG)
- Two essay responses (each as a Word or PDF file)
- You must answer two (2) of the three essay questions listed below.
- If you want to be considered for the Denny’s Scholarship, one of your two essays must be answer to Question #3.

Essay questions
1. Tell us about yourself, including obstacles you’ve faced and how you overcame them.
2. If awarded this scholarship, how will you use your relationship with USPAACC to give back to the community? Provide specific examples.
3. (Denny’s Scholarship) How can Denny’s help bring communities together?

Eligibility — who may apply
- Current high school senior
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Planning to begin full‑time study in Fall 2026 at an accredited post‑secondary institution in the United States

Award criteria — what the selection committee looks for
- Minimum academic achievement: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Leadership in extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated involvement in community service
- Financial need

Practical tips from a teacher
- Save each document with a clear filename: Lastname_Firstname_DocumentType.pdf
- Keep copies of everything you upload.
- Ask recommenders early and give them deadlines at least two weeks before your planned submission date.
- Proofread your essays, then have a teacher or counselor read them for clarity and tone.

Questions or need to send recommender letters directly?
Email info@uspaacc.com.