Scholarship Details


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Information regarding our scholarships 

2026 Scholarship Applications will open in the spring.  *Start your application early so you have ample time to complete all the sections including requesting your transcript and recommendation.

 

Greater NY Chinese Dollars for Scholars scholars not only receive scholarship dollars but become engaged members of our alumni community involved in ongoing career development, life skills and other programs as well as volunteering in various ways.

We believe in supporting our scholars to achieve their full potential through engagement and fostering a culture of giving back. 

 

I. Scholarship Details:

Scholarships are for high school seniors of Chinese descent entering college in the fall. 

Scholarships are for students living in NY, NJ or CT with the exception of the Wonton Food scholarship which is open to students nationwide.

 
Number and types of scholarships:
A. 4 Merit Scholarships: Four-Year Scholarships for $1,000 per year (Total $4000)
B. 2 New Immigrant Scholarships (students arriving in the US after 1/1/22): Four-Year New Immigrant Scholarships for $1,000 per year. (Total $4000)
C. 4 Need-Based Scholarships : Four-Year Need-Based Scholarships for $2,500 per year (Total $10,000) including the New York Life Scholarship.
D. 11 Wonton Foods Achievement Scholarships: Four-Year Scholarships $2,500 per year (Total $10,000) for children of persons currently working in the Asian restaurant business in the US for at least one year. 
 
 
 
Number and amount of awards are subject to the full discretion of the award committee.
 
One of the recipients will be named the Salina Mai Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient.
 
Note: Your college must commit that the scholarship will first be applied toward your unmet need, or, in the absence of unmet need, towards loans/work study.  You are not eligible for an award if your school would reduce your financial aid as a result of receiving outside scholarship.

 

Application Method: Complete the online application and upload requested documents. More instructions and tips provided on Students& Parents page.

Please apply for only one Greater NY Chinese Dollars for Scholars scholarship category. We will consider you for all categories that you are eligible. Please make sure your application is complete.

MERIT: Applicant is outstanding and interested in being an active member of our alumni community.

NEW IMMIGRANT: Applicant meets above criteria and came to the US after 1/1/22. If you meet this criteria, apply for this award only.

NEED-BASED: Applicant meets Merit criteria but has significant financial need. 

WONTON FOOD: Applicant meets Merit or Need criteria, and parent or guardian has currently been working in the Asian restaurant business in the US for over a year. If you meet this criteria, apply for this award only unless you are a new immigrant.

Distribution Method: A check will be sent directly to the college or university to assist the award recipient with tuition expenses.

 

II. Selection Criteria To Be Considered: 

  • Must be a full-time student.

  • Student committed to becoming an active member of our Dollars for Scholars community and interested in giving back to help other students or otherwise contribute. 

  • Evidence of student's outstanding academic performance.  Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA.

  • Extracurricular/Community Service: Should show sustained commitment and leadership in school clubs or community.

  • One letter of recommendation: Letter of recommendation from someone who has personal knowledge of the student such as a teacher, student advisor or employer (non-family).

  • Personal statement describing the students goals and aspirations.

  • Financial need will be considered based on FAFSA SAI and college financial aid award letter and responses to related questions in the application.

  • Students applying for the Wonton Food Scholarship should demonstrate eligibility for the award in their application. Finalists will be asked for the most recent W2/tax return or other proof of parent(s)/legal guardian has been working in the Asian restaurant business in the US for at least one year. 

 

If you have questions regarding the scholarship, please contact us at chinesescholarship@gmail.com or call or text at

(929) 335-3537.

 

 

 

     

I. 獎學金細節:

獎學金獎勵對象:將在秋季進入大學的華裔高中12年級學生

居住在紐約州、新澤西州或康乃狄克州的學生

云吞食品公司獎學金開放給全國學生申請

 

獎學金的數量和類型。 請選擇一項申請。 我們會自動審核符合資格的其他獎項。

4個四年優秀獎學金，每年一千元（共四千元）

2個四年新移民獎學金 (2022年1月1日後來美的學生)， 每年一千元（共四千元）

4個四年 Need-Based 獎學金, 每年二千五百元 (共一萬元)

11個四年云吞食品公司獎學金, 每年二千五百元 (共一萬元)

 

 

請根據資格選擇一項申請。不要重複申請。 我們會自動審核符合資格的其他獎項。

 

 

獎學金發放的人數和金額將由獎學金委員會決定。

獎學金申請者所要就讀的大學必須承諾將獎金用於支付學生學費上的「未足需求」（unmet need）、工讀（work study）或貸款 (loan)。若該校會因申請者獲得外界獎學金而減少財務補助，將不符合申請此獎學金的資格。

 

 

申請辦法:

請點選「學生&家長」（Students & Parents） 選項, 填寫個人資料申請表並提交所有要求的文件。 「學生&家長」頁面上提供了更多說明和提示。

 

分發辦法﹕

支票將直接寄到學生所就讀的大學，以補助學費。

 

 

II. 獎學金審核標準﹕

  • 必須是全職學生；

  • 希望積極參與我們基金會並做出貢獻回饋社區

  • 學生優秀成績的證明，平均分必須達到3.5或以上；

  • 顯示出在課餘活動或社區的領導能力或贏得重要獎項；

  • 推薦信﹕必須提供一封推薦信，推薦人必須熟悉申請人，例如老師或雇主(非家人)；

  • 自傳: 說明申請人的興趣/目標/願望

  • 家庭財政需要將予以考慮。提交FAFSA SAI/大學助學金有關文件 (College Financial Aid Letter) 並填寫申請表中的相關問題。。如果沒有申請援助，可以附上報稅表或其他證明/解釋文件。

  • 申請云吞食品獎學金的學生應透過申請表證明其符合該獎項的資格。申請云吞食品公司獎學金的獎項入圍者須提供W2 /納稅表或其他家長/法定監護人在美國亞洲餐館業已工作至少一年的證明。

 

 

如果有關於獎學金的任何問題，請聯繫我們: chinesescholarship@gmail.com. 

 (929) 335-3537

 

 

 書面申請: 我們建議每一位學生在網上申請，如果在網上申請有不能克服的困難，我們可以提供書面申請表格.           

 

注意事項：

請根據資格選擇一項申請。不要重複申請。 我們會自動審核符合資格的其他獎項。

儘早開始申請

New Immigrant - 新移民學生需為2022年1月1日後來美的學生.