Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas Jess Tabasa Trust Scholarship Fund

*Scholarship Guidelines *
- Award amount: $1,500 for Undergraduate students/ $2,500 for Graduate students per year.
- # of awards: Varies
Open to: Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito County currently enrolled high school seniors or graduate students
Renewable for up to 4 years: undergraduate studies
Renewable for up to 2 years: graduate studies

Scholarship Criteria:
1. The scholarship recipient must be a Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito County High School currently enrolled senior or graduate student.
■ Pursuing academic research in Asian American or Filipino American Ethnic Studies or a related degree, with preference given to students of Filipino decent. Membership of applicant or their family in Filipino Organizations is encouraged.
2. The scholarship recipient(s) should be chosen based on the applicant’s:
■ Minimum GPA: 3.0
■ Demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities involving community service
■ Demonstrated good character by providing 1 letter of recommendation describing the applicant’s positive qualities, including their in_terpersonal skills, work ethic, and character; and 1 activities resume
■ Opportunity specific essay question: “What motivates or inspired your interest in the field of Ethnic Studies and your involvement, if any, in Filipino organizations?”
3. To claim the award funds, the winning student must:
■ Enroll in an accredited school of higher education including:
1. 4-year, bachelor’s degree
2. Graduate school
■ As a full-time student
■ by Fall semester after receiving the award
■ Send the Claim Form provided by CFMC along with official proof of his or her enrollment to the Community Foundation.